Highly Skilled Care Coordinator

2 weeks ago

Frankston, Australia Allambi Care Full time

About Us

Allambi Care is a multi-disciplined and renowned leader in the human services field, operating across the Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Hunter, and Central Coast regions in NSW, as well as Victoria.

We are committed to supporting our community's most vulnerable people through tailored services and programs.

With over 40 years' experience, our approach ensures the needs of the people we care for are our top priority.

About the Role

The Targeted Care Packages (TCP) Key Worker provides support and assistance to young people to enable them to transition into more suitable care arrangements where their experience of care may be more positive, and their overall needs better met.

This may include moving into independent or semi-independent living, home-based care, foster care, living with family/friends, or reunification with their parents.

The packages include an allocation of funding tailored to the needs of each individual young person; the TCP Key Worker is responsible for the ongoing implementation and overarching case management responsibility of these packages.

Personal Capabilities Required

  • A willingness to work in accordance with Allambi values and comply with Allambi's policy and procedure.
  • Ability to maintain energy and commitment while working in a demanding environment, with numerous competing priorities.
  • Ability to prioritise tasks and work to timeframes.
  • Maintain a strong attention to detail.
  • Capacity to engage with all children, young people, families, and colleagues in an inclusive manner regarding race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, or disability.
  • Capacity to engage in cultural awareness training and be proactive around inclusivity and cultural safety.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with a team, to share information, be receptive to the ideas of others, and work within team relationships and dynamics in a professional manner.
  • Ability to respond to a wide range of operational issues with flexibility, initiative, creativity, and innovation, with the capacity to receive and give constructive feedback.
  • Ability and willingness to learn from the work, from peers, managers, and educators, to develop a strong practice framework.
  • Ability to make good use of supervision, and reflect on practice in a mindful way, to learn from successes and mistakes to allow growth.
  • Ability to work in a high-stress environment.
  • Ability to take care of self and manage own stress levels in a healthy way.

Professional Competencies and Skills Required

  • Experience in working with children and young people with complex and difficult emotional and behavioural issues, within a residential care context.
  • An understanding of the impact of trauma on children, and their families.
  • Theoretical understandings of attachment and trauma-informed care.
  • Knowledge of the Child Protection Act, Official Children's Guardian standards, Permanency and Support Plan, and Human Services Standards.
  • Knowledge of the legal and ethical guidelines governing requirements for mandatory reporting.
  • Ability to use collaborative practice principles when working with other stakeholders.
  • Understanding of screening, intake, transition, and exit assessment procedures.
  • Ability to manage critical incidents utilising Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) methods.
  • Skills to engage with the family members of the children and young people, work with families, and assist in the maintenance of appropriate family relationships.
  • Skills and strategies to manage the safety of children and young people, and staff, through attention to detail, ability to manage risk, and report all concerns or incidents as per Allambi policy and procedure.
  • Ability to manage client files in compliance with Allambi policy and procedure, contractual, and statutory requirements.
  • Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality regarding the child or young person's information and that of their family.
  • Willingness to work within Allambi Workplace Health and Safety policy and procedure, as well as WHS legislation, and report all hazards and incidents.
  • Willingness to implement all Allambi policies and procedures, particularly in relation to maintaining the residential house, all files, and other paperwork.
  • Demonstrated written and oral communication skills, to complete the Case Plans and other essential reports and forms, in a timely manner.
  • Computer literacy.

Essential Criteria (Please Address Each Point in Your Cover Letter)

  • Diploma of Community Services or equivalent Diploma level qualification.
  • Completed top-up units.
  • Experience within case work practice with children and young people.
  • Demonstrated experience in leadership of employees.
  • Demonstrated autonomy when supporting multiple teams and clients.
  • Knowledge of Needs-Based Framework, TCI concepts and strategies.
  • Knowledge of State regulatory standards.
  • Strong knowledge of Allambi Care policies and procedures.
  • High-level written, communication, and time management skills.
  • National Police Check.
  • Working with Children Check.
  • Valid Drivers License.

To Be Successful in the Role You Will Need to Meet the Following Essential Criteria:

  • Current Working with Children Check (for paid employment).
  • Current NDIS Worker Check (can be obtained via https://www.service.vic.gov.au/services/national-disability-insurance-scheme).
  • Current First Aid Certificate (Provide First Aid; Course Code HLTAID003).
  • National Police Check (this must be obtained via https://www.employmentscreeninggroup.com/au/allambi/).
  • International Police Check for applicants who have lived continuously for 12 months or more in another country within the last 10 years.
  • A current driver's license.
  • Certificate of Completion: NDIS Worker Orientation Module (can be accessed via: https://training.ndiscommission.gov.au/).

The Following Qualifications Are Mandatory for This Role:

The employee is required to hold or be undertaking either:

  • Certificate IV in Child, Youth, and Family Intervention; or
  • A recognised relevant qualification (if you are unsure please ask).

In addition, all residential care workers must complete the three mandatory units of competency, being:

  • CHCMHS007 – Work effectively in trauma-informed care.
  • CHCPRT009 – Provide primary residential care.
  • CHCCCS009 – Facilitate responsible behaviour.

What is On Offer?

  • Full-time employment.
  • 4 weeks Annual leave per year.
  • 1 Roster Day Off per month.
  • Opportunity to receive Fringe Benefits Tax (salary sacrifice) on commencement of employment.
  • Monday-Friday work week.

We offer a competitive salary package, estimated at $80,000 - $110,000 per annum, depending on experience and qualifications.

Additionally, we provide a comprehensive benefits package, including generous annual leave, roster day off, and fringe benefits tax savings.

As a valued member of our team, you will enjoy a Monday-to-Friday work schedule, allowing you to maintain a healthy work-life balance.

We value diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Applicants must meet the essential criteria outlined above and submit their application before the closing date.

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