0.4 Fte Part Time Youth Worker - Melbourne, Australia - Schools (Government)

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Description

Location:
Melbourne | Northern Metropolitan


Job type:
Part time / From 04/03/2024


Organisation:
Schools (Government)


Salary:
Salary not specified


Occupation:
Health and Allied Health


Reference:

Selection Criteria:


SC1 Demonstrated experience in addressing a range of student wellbeing needs, both through individual counseling and facilitation of small group therapeutic programs.

SC2 Understanding of the common approaches, policies, programs and research relating to student wellbeing


SC3 Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication skills and high level interpersonal skills including the capacity to construct positive relationships with staff, external agencies and parents as required.

SC4 Demonstrated experience in the development of confidential professional records and case notes

SC5 Demonstrated ongoing commitment to developing professional understanding and expertise in the area of student wellbeing

SC6 Relevant Bachelor or Diploma Level qualifications in areas of youth work, social work, community development or similar.


SC7 Demonstrated organisational and time management skills leading to effective outcomes


Role:

The College Youth Worker provides professional advice, consultancy and support to students as part of the Student Services team.

The role works directly with individuals and groups of students to provide direct support or intervention to address barriers to engagement and learning.

The work works collaboratively with another Youth Worker position.

It is expected that a person in this position will:

  • Be an effective and dynamic team member and develop cooperative working relationships
  • Champion the Student Services by demonstrating confidentiality, respect, equity, access and inclusion for all
  • Liaise and consult with the Sub School Team including Assistant Principal, Student Services Manager and Year Level Leaders to assist in the implementation of the School¿s Student Services Vision.
  • Demonstrate highlevel communication skills and professional behaviour when interacting with parents, students and colleagues including listening and speaking skills which result in people being at ease, as well as the ability to communicate effectively in writing
  • Demonstrate an appreciation and understanding of the learning, motivational and academic needs of students and a proven capacity to work effectively with them and the adults with whom they come into contact, using appropriate problem solving techniques
  • Demonstrated personal qualities of confidentiality, empathetic understanding, warmth and genuineness, patience, tact, selfacceptance, openness, reliability and assertiveness, as well as being nonjudgemental, supportive, positive, encouraging and respectful of the dignity of people
  • Contribute to a positive, caring and supportive school image in the community
Range 3 is distinguished by the introduction of management responsibility and accountability for the delivery of professional support services. The role will usually impact beyond the work area or professional field.

It seeks to gain cooperation of other staff members or members of the school community to achieve specific objectives, such as in school administration, operations or educational programs.


Direction on targets and goals is provided but the position will have some degree of latitude in determining how they are achieved.

This latitude will generally be limited by standard procedures and school policy. Deviation from standard procedures and school policy will require guidance and direction from senior management.

The provision of business management responsibilities becomes a feature at range 3. Management of staff to achieve the expected outcomes is a key responsibility.

Staff management issues will be resolved with mínimal reference to senior management, although guidance will be required in more complex cases.

Senior management will be provided with timely reports and advice, although this will generally be confined to matters relating to the immediate work area, service provision or educational program and is unlikely to impact substantially on whole of school operations.

This is the minimum range for positions that carry a mandatory qualification requirement of not less than four years. Professional student support positions become a feature at range 3 (e.g. therapists, psychologists) where standard professional services are delivered.

Professional support and guidance will be close at hand and deviation from standard procedures and school policy will require guidance and direction from senior management.


An education support class position supports the educational services being provided to students, but must not include duties of teaching as defined in clause 2.6.1 of the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 (Vic) or its successor.

Supervision of students cannot be required except where it is an integral part of the employee's position or involves supervision o
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