Key Responsibilities
- The House Team is the core team that provides & delivers services and care to our users. It serves as the key contact point of our users, i.e. our residents or day visitors who are families with children who are ill or injured. The Team Head shall lead the House team to work according to RMHC’s mission, to provide essential services and care that remove barriers, strengthen families and promote healing when children need healthcare. The notion of healing reflects our commitment to the health and well-being of sick children and their families.
- The House Team should conduct check-in/check-out, welcome and orient new families in a home-like atmosphere and provide thorough briefing on all house rules and guidelines. The team will also regularly engage with the families to provide care and essential services to help families overcome challenges and barriers they face when their children need healthcare.
- The House Team should provide support to strengthen families when they needed it most, particularly to improve their psychosocial well-being and overall quality of life and experience in RMHC through our services and care in the house.
- To achieve these goals, the House Team Head should:
Work closely with the Facility Team to ensure smooth running of the house operation, considering the 24-hour daily nature of the service. Collaborate with the Facility Team to maintain a safe and comfortable living environment and to ensure that reasonable and necessary supplies are provided to residents.
Collaborate with the Development Team and ensure resources, including in-kind donations, and the support sourced from external counterparties, such as corporates or other funding agencies, are appropriately utilized Support Development Team in fundraising and events as necessary, and on guest visits and tours.
Collaborate with the Volunteer Team and ensure all house programs/activities support and improve the psychosocial well-being of our users. Provide constructive suggestions regarding programming and house activities to ensure successful deliveries to our users and visitors.
Work with the House Manager at the Shatin House on operations and family issues.
- Conduct a periodic review of the House Operations Manual / Standard Operating Procedure and propose, as necessary, appropriate changes, additions, or deletions to the document.
- Be responsible for the supervision, training, and evaluation of the House Team members, as well as scheduling the manpower to ensure all shifts are covered at all hours in the Kwun Tong House Team, including weekends and holidays.
- Maintain good collaboration and relationships with medical professionals and social workers from partner medical facilities regarding referral procedures, case prioritization, confirmation procedures, length of stay evaluation, on-going support to the families during their stay at RMHC, etc.
- Review, recommend, and implement guidelines and policies in conjunction with the CEO to ensure a safe and pleasant experience for families.
- Work with the Finance Team to control the House budget and follow the procurement policy for purchases and service outsourcing.
- Ensure all incidents and accidents are properly investigated, reported and followed up. Conduct regular check-ups to ensure the service quality and effectiveness.
- Conduct family meetings and room inspections as required and prepare reports (including a regular visiting report) on family responses to the CEO.
- Act as secretary of the House Operations Committee .
Requirements
- Degree holder in Social Work or related discipline. Experience in Residential Care homes and Rehabilitation services is preferred.
- Minimum 10 years’ post-qualification experience in social services with at least 5 years in a management position.
- Strong interpersonal skills and good track record in managing team.
- Be sensitive and have sound judgement.
- Solid experience in crisis management, handling critical situations and emergencies.
- Experience and knowledge in residential, housekeeping management, organizing events, facilities management or building management will be an advantage.
- Good financial management and administration skills.
- Strong leadership and project management skills, a good team player, and be able to work independently and multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong communications in both English and Chinese, written and verbal. The ability to speak Mandarin is an advantage.
- Hands-on knowledge of MS Office applications.
- Able to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and public holidays when needed, according to operating needs.
Interested parties please send your CV with present and expected salary to us.
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