Behaviour Support Coach - Melbourne, Australia - Schools (Government)

Schools (Government)

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Melbourne, Australia

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Description

Location:
Melbourne | Western Metropolitan

Job type:
Full time / From 02/10/2023

Organisation:
Schools (Government)

Salary:
Salary not specified

Occupation:
Education and Training

Reference:

Selection Criteria:

SC1:

A demonstrated commitment to working respectfully with young people, families and communities using a solution-based framework to address issues of wellbeing and engagement.

SC2.

Demonstrated skills in working with young people presenting with a range of complexities, including management of challenging behaviours, supporting school refusal/disengagement, complex trauma and mental health.

SC3. Clear knowledge of and ability to liaise with community agencies and services in the development of appropriate pathway options to suit individual needs

SC4. Demonstrated high-level skills in working as part of a team with a commitment to collaborative practice, including the capacity to work independently when required

SC5. Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication skills and high-level record-keeping skills with a capacity to work under pressure to meet deadlines

Role:

The role involves working alongside the teacher to deliver the following interventions**:

Behaviour Intervention:

_ Develop an ability to understand and manage behaviour whilst considering the impact of their actions on themselves and others.

Self-Regulation_: Build student's ability to understand, manage and regulate their emotions, reactions and feelings.

Peer Connection_: Build an understanding of how to work with and relate to people in the community in a productive manner.

Re-Engagement_: External service engagement to support and consolidate learning within the Flexible Learning program

Qualifications in Positive Behaviour Management prefferable.

Responsibilities:

Education support class Level 3 Range

The duties and responsibilities for the types of education support class work that can be expected at this level are set out below.

Delivers care through various health, counselling, wellbeing and therapeutic services to a school(s)
Assesses student needs and delivers a range of services within generally defined parameters
Provides standard professional services independently within defined organisational parameters with professional support and guidance that is close at hand.
Provide standard clinical professional services to students within the parameters of school policy and guidelines and the standards set by the relevant registration body
Provide professional reports requiring indepth factual analysis, including assessments and recommendations for consideration by others
Retains accountability for individual practice
Contributes to policy development within the school
Contributes to and/or conducts training and instruction to school colleagues within the professional field and individual scope of the practice
Explain professional concepts and approaches to students, stakeholders, colleagues and staff
Facilitate individual or group programs for students
Work 1:1 with students identified as seeking support regarding welfare / wellbeing issues
Participate in Student Support Group and Care Team meetings as required
Conduct home visits where appropriate
Work within an expectation of flexibility across the school.
Assist students during educational programs and be guided by teachers and therapy staff.
Assist with the supervision of pupils in playgrounds, at camps, on excursions, in sporting and recreational activities, therapy activities, life skills.
Assist in the preparation of student resources, equipment and curriculum support resources.
Assist and support the implementation of instructional programs.
Communicating effectively with the school welfare team regarding student outcomes and progress.
Work collaboratively with key stakeholders at the college, utilising clear and effective written and verbal communication skills.

Who May Apply:

Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.

EEO AND OHS Commitment:

Child Safe Standards:

DE Values:

Other Information:

All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.

Conditions of Employment:

All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.

Location Profile:

Located in Melbourne's Western suburbs, Sunshine Special Developmental School (SDS) offers a unique and innovative learning environment for students aged from 5-18 years with moderate to severe Intellectual Disabilities.

Sunshine SDS is a P-12 school and is organised around a Primary and Secondary Learning Centre Model. The school is home to a wide range of students from diverse nationalities and cultural backgrounds. Our Vietnamese community is strong and we welco