Welcome to St John of God Health Care

St John of God Health Care is a leading health care provider, with private and public hospitals, home nursing and Social Outreach services throughout Australia.

Owned by St John of God Health Care, St John of God Social Outreach provides significant care and relief for people experiencing disadvantage throughout Australia, New Zealand and the Asia Pacific region, particularly in areas where gaps in health and wellbeing services have been identified. Social Outreach services are available to all members of the community and can be accessed free of charge or at minimal cost.

St John of God Health Care

Horizon House Program provides support for young people aged 16-22 years who are in need of long-term accommodation and support to enable them to access education, training and employment opportunities. Our focus is on giving them the stability, life-skills and support they need to achieve their individual goals and ultimately, make the transition to independent living.

We are currently seeking a suitably experienced community services professional to join our Bendigo team on fixed term basis as a Support Coordinator working at our Horizon House location.

As the Support Coordinator, you will be responsible for case management, oversee and coordinate the operational running and program delivery at Horizon House accommodation locations, including associated transition placements.

This is a great opportunity to work alongside a professional and supportive team who are dedicated to implementing change and making a positive difference to the lives of those in need.

This is a fixed term full time position for 12 months working 5 days per week (76 hours per fortnight).

The successful candidate will have:

• A willingness and capacity to embrace the Mission and Values of St John of God Health Care.
• Tertiary qualification from a recognised University and/or TAFE College in Youth Work, Social Work or Psychology and a minimum of 5 years’ experience working with young people in a residential care setting.
• Well-developed understanding of trauma informed care including theoretical perspectives such as loss and grief, attachment, resilience and connectedness, child and adolescent development and the capacity to apply a range of trauma informed practise responses based on these theories.
• Sound understanding of the particular challenges involved in service delivery to young people in the homelessness sector.
• Demonstrated ability to act with a high level of professional integrity and emotional resilience whilst working with and supporting a team to meet the needs of vulnerable young people who have been exposed to trauma.
• Experience in program coordination and leadership of a team to successfully support program delivery.
• High level of verbal and written communication skills and computer literacy.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative, work independently, and as a team
• Strong risk management skills with effective, flexible and sound problem solving skills.
• Participate in the out of hour’s roster as On Call Coordinator.
• Hold a full (unrestricted) State Drivers Licence.
• Be responsible for maintaining current First Aid and CPR Certification.

The Benefits:

• Salary Packaging & Corporate Discounts
• Professional Development
• Friendly and supportive team

* To apply please go to APPLY NOW and enter job reference: 12712 - all applicants should submit along with a current CV, a cover letter of no more than two (2) pages, outlining their skills, abilities and experience to demonstrate their suitability for this role* ) *

All caregivers employed by St John of God Health Care are required to be vaccinated from Covid-19 in order to fulfil the requirements of the role.

St John of God Health Care embraces diversity and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people with disabilities. We are committed to providing a safe environment for all children and vulnerable people in our care; and proactively take measures to protect children and vulnerable people from abuse.

For enquiries about this position, applicants should contact Susanne Wells on 0423 826 221