Residential Skills Coach – Active night shift

As a Residential Skills Coach you will be working directly with young people assisting them to develop day-to-day living skills, social and relationship skills, while maintaining a safe and positive environment.  You will work within a broader team of staff and other key professionals to ensure that the wellbeing and safety of young people is maintained.  You will be able to manage trauma-based behaviour and critical incidents.  You will be required to work within Anglicare Victoria’s residential framework to ensure a quality service delivery in line with DHHS policy and program requirements.

To Be Successful in this Position You Will Need:

• A relevant qualification (minimum Cert IV) in Child, Youth and Family Intervention (Residential and Out of Home Care), or a willingness to undertake top up training for this qualification.
• Relevant experience and competence in the Human Services field including working with young people in a residential setting.
• Ability and willingness to work effectively as part of a team, to meet program goals and objectives.
• Appropriate and effective verbal and written communication and negotiation skills.
• Commitment to the principles and practice of quality care in residential settings for the most vulnerable and disadvantaged young people, and to promote autonomy and self-determination for clients.