Professional Therapeutic Carer Job Description Page 2
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3requirements and agency processes and philosophies;
1.3
Provide appropriate support and assistance to deal with the problems of everyday life to
children who may display a number of behaviours associated with abuse/neglect, trauma,
attachment, separation, grief and loss; and
1.4
Assist children to develop social skills, problem solving and independent living skills as
appropriate to their age and developmental level.
2.
Case Management
2.1
Implement the Individual Care Plan for each child (which is developed by the team, in
consultation with others and encompasses all areas of a child's life) in a supportive, planned
and purposeful manner, including observation, recording, monitoring and feedback to the Team
Leader and other professional staff
2.2
Implement and support contact arrangements for children with natural parents and extended
family members;
2.3
Work cooperatively with volunteers and holiday hosts and facilitate/allow access to the children
by other Parkerville staff and professionals.
3.
Administrative Duties
3.1
Write file notes and maintain appropriate records in regard to a child or young person;
3.2
Participate in on-going supervision and attend relevant training as required and take shared
responsibility for your participation, some of which will be compulsory;
3.3
Attend regular care team meetings, staff meetings and participate in care planning;
3.4
Take responsibility for the maintenance and upkeep of property and contents to required
agency standards;
3.5
Manage household expenditure within a monthly budget and comply with organisational
requirements for financial record keeping and reporting.
4.
Other
4.1
Other duties as requested by Chief Executive, Director Out of Home Care or Team Leader.
Selection Criteria
Essential and desirable requirements to meet duties and responsibilities
(incl. qualifications)
The proven ability to work within and contribute to the mission and values of Parkerville Children and
Youth Care underpins the position requirements outlined below and is an essential selection criterion
for all Parkerville positions.
Essential
1.
A relevant tertiary qualification (at least Diploma level) or at least 3 years of relevant experience;
2.
Skills in caring for children and an understanding of child development;
3.
Demonstrated capacity to work as a member of a multi- disciplinary team;
4.
Personal skills and commitment to maintain the home as a clean, safe, secure environment for
children in care;
5.
Demonstrated ability to provide care experiences appropriate to the emotional and social needs
of the children and set behaviour limits which are appropriate and non-punitive;
Skills in communicating with and responding to children and young people – including the ability
6.
to engage with them in a positive manner;
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