About the role:
The House Manager Intensive Therapeutic Care (ITC) is responsible for the delivery of high-quality therapeutic care that promotes the emotional, social and behavioral needs of vulnerable young in Intensive Therapeutic Care.
This position works within a trauma informed therapeutic framework and is responsible for the leadership, supervision, support and development of the ITC Therapeutic Youth Work team. The House Manager ITC works closely with the Therapeutic Specialist, Caseworker, Coordinator and other ITC staff to provide high quality therapeutic care and assist young people to heal from trauma and achieve their full potential.
This is a Permanent Full-time opportunity based in Nowra, NSW within our Intensive Therapeutic Care program and reports to the ITC Coordinator.
Key Selection Criteria:
To be successful in this role, you will have:
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A tertiary qualification at bachelor's degree level in social work, community services, management or relevant field
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Relevant experience in Disability Support Work
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Proven skills and experience in development of behavioral management programs for children and adolescents with challenging behaviors.
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Ability to participate collaboratively and constructively within teams of peers, staff and other stakeholders, as well as initiative and effective personal judgement when working alone.
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Demonstrated experience and knowledge of the residential care field, particularly within a therapeutic environment.
For more information, please contact: Eve Savoy at [email protected]
Our offer:
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Generous Salary Packaging (helps increase your take home pay)
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Ongoing Career Development, Education and Training
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Employee Assistance Program – free and confidential counselling, coaching and emotional support for work and personal challenges
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Click HERE to find out more about becoming a member of the MacKillop Family Services team and what further support we have to offer our employees.
You must have a:
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Valid and current Driver’s License;
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Satisfactory Criminal History Check (paid for by MacKillop);
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Valid Employee Working with Children Check;
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Valid and current NDIS Workers Screening Check (for risk assessed / client facing roles). MacKillop can assist successful candidates with their application.
Our Commitment:
MacKillop celebrates and draws strength from diversity and respects the dignity of all people. Every person at MacKillop has the right to be safe and to be treated justly. We value every person’s ability, cultural or linguistic backgrounds, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, intersex status, relationship status, religious or spiritual beliefs, socio-economic status, and age.
It is our goal that MacKillop Family Services continues to evolve as a culturally safe, culturally competent, and welcoming organization to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, young people, families, and communities.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.
Shortlisting for this position may commence immediately so please submit your application as soon as possible.
