Child Welfare, Youth & Family Services (Community Services & Development) St John of God Health Care is one of the largest private providers of health care services in Australia, employing more than 16,000 employees (caregivers). We operate 27 hospitals and services comprising more than 3,500 hospital beds, including home nursing, disability services and social outreach programs. St John of God Social Outreach provides a range of no or low-cost mental health, homelessness and capacity building services to over 5500 people in the community across Victoria, Western Australia, New South Wales and the Asia Pacific, particularly in areas where we have identified gaps in service provision. Horizon House delivers early intervention and case management strategies that focus on supporting residents to set and achieve education and/or vocational goals. All young people who live in a Horizon House must be engaged in education, training or employment as part of their journey towards independence and commit to participating in a life skills program. We also provide individualised case management, general counseling and help to reconcile young people with their families when it's safe and appropriate to do so. Your role at St John of God Social Outreach We are seeking applications for a Support Coordinator to join our Horizon House team in Bendigo. As Support Coordinator, you will oversee and coordinate the operational running and program delivery at Horizon House accommodation locations, including associated transition placements. The Position Responsible for the day to day operational coordination and leadership of Horizon House accommodation locations and support programs. Assist with the recruitment of caregivers and facilitate an induction to the role and program. Facilitation of regular team meetings including case discussions and service coordination. Provide line management of team members including regular supervision, performance development and individual de-briefing as required. Support a trauma informed approach and embed with all caregivers in this area. Work in collaboration with the Practice Lead to prepare and assess new referrals for presentation at Assessment Panel meeting. Responsible for case management and the development and review of client plans with each program participant, assisting and supporting the transition and case management of participants moving in, out and between the different service tiers. Develop strong networks within the local community and actively promote the service. Support the State Manager to monitor and maintain resources within the allocated budget; manage the day to day running, general maintenance, reporting requirements and capital expenditure of the accommodation services within the designated area. Keep and maintain records as required, undertake regular audits and ensure a high standard of reporting and documentation is maintained by team members. You will have a well-developed understanding of trauma informed care including theoretical perspectives such as loss and grief, attachment, resilience and connectedness, child & adolescent development and the capacity to apply a range of practice responses. You must have a sound understanding of the challenges involved in service delivery to young people in the homelessness sector and experience in program coordination and leadership of a team to support program delivery. Successful applicants will hold a tertiary qualification in Youth Work, Social Work or Psychology and a minimum of 5 years' experience working with young people in a residential care setting, current & valid first aid & CPR and full un-restricted Drivers Licence. Above all, patient care will be at the core of everything you do committing to and supporting our Mission and Values. We can offer: Salary: $97,689 to $102,114 + 11.5% superannuation Permanent full-time, working 38 hours per week Salary packaging up to $18,550 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, rent, meal entertainment, holiday accommodation or other everyday living expenses as well as options to salary package benefits above the FBT cap on items such as: Novated leasing work related expenses self-education and additional superannuation A healthy work-life balance through flexible work options, additional purchased leave & well-being programs Employee discount on St John of God Hospital & Medical Services and Private Health Insurance St John of God Social Outreach is committed to providing a safe environment for all children and vulnerable people in its care and proactively takes measures to protect children/vulnerable people from abuse. St John of God Health Care embraces diversity and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people with disabilities. For enquiries contact Naomi Boyd, Director of Homelessness & Support Services on 0477 958 393. Applications close: September 13th. #J-18808-Ljbffr
