Are you a creative, mission-focused, problem-solving, team player who wants to make that difference in the lives of children and their families?

As the Skills Coach of an exceptionally motivated team of professionals implementing Treatment Foster Care of Oregon (TFCO), a highly acclaimed, evidence based intervention, you will make the difference in the lives of children and their families.

We have two roles available in our Ipswich and Toowoomba offices so don't delay in applying as we are interviewing immediately.

What will you do?​

• Work with children and youth, ages 7-11 years, with behavioural challenges to provide a consistent, reinforcing environment in which pro-social skills are learned and practiced
• Work closely with a positive, solution-oriented and supportive team
• Work with highly trained professional foster parents
• Solve problems, using your creativity and sense of humour
• Ensure this behavioural model is delivered with fidelity
• Transform the lives of children and families

What we ask for​

• Experience in Youth Work, Education or Sport would be highly regarded
• Knowledge of behaviour management principles
• Skill building and training experience, specifically with young people
• Current driving license (essential)
• Ability to engage young people in activities

What we can offer you

• Flexible working hours to meet your availability
• Permanent Part time role ​
• Help children and young people transition to long term permanent care
• Salary Packaging $ 15,900 & excellent salary
• Ex Gratia days Easter & Christmas
• Great Team to work with and great work culture

How to apply:

Please send through your application with cover letter & resume addressing your skills / experience and your motivation as to why this role would be the perfect fit for you.

For more details in relation to this position, please find attached PD for your perusal. To discuss the role, or for a confidential discussion please contact Elizabeth Abdilla / Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist - [email protected] using the subject line: Skills Coaches x2 - Toowoomba / Ipswich enquiry via EthicalJobs.

To be successful, you will be required to meet our Safety Screening requirements, and this will include relevant police checks and hold a valid and current Blue Card for QLD and Complete an LCS2 Screening.

OzChild is committed to the employment of Aboriginal people and providing a work environment in which Aboriginal peoples' cultures, beliefs and values are acknowledged and respected, and in which the individual career goals and personal aims of Aboriginal staff are identified, promoted and achieved.

OzChild is a child-safe organisation committed to protecting children and young people from all forms of abuse, bullying, exploitation and neglect, and to creating environments in all our programs and services where children are safe and feel safe.

OzChild is an equal opportunity employer and encourages individuals of diverse backgrounds to apply.

All shortlisted candidates will be required to provide evidence of their COVID vaccination status, including booster shot.

A position description is attached.