Student Wellbeing Officer - Melton, Australia - Education and Training

Education and Training

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Melton, Australia

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Olivia Brown

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Description

Location:
Western Region | Melton

Job type:
Full time / From 27/01/ /01/2024

Organisation:
Education and Training

Salary:
Salary not specified

Occupation:
Education and Training

Reference:

Selection Criteria:

Demonstrated ability to work in a multifaceted team, fostering effective relationships with external agencies and service providers and knowledge of a range of support services to children and families.
Demonstrated awareness and understanding of the issues encountered by children and the ability to work alongside and support those who are experiencing barriers to learning and getting along.
Demonstrated capacity for critical reflection and leadership in the Student Support Services area, providing excellent advice to the Principal.
Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills and an ability to maintain comprehensive confidential case notes, and an ability to build strong family relationships.
Substantial experience in the development and implementation of programs and strategies that foster resilience in children and address their social, emotional and educational needs.

Responsibilities:

Student Support

Provision of counselling to students as required and where appropriate
Provide high quality case management and support to students including creation of confidential case notes
Keep thorough and extensive case notes to create transparency and accountability.
Crisis management
Provision of referrals to other support agencies where necessary
Liaise and consult with relevant external agencies as required, including scheduling allied health services and partnership agency visits
Working with key stakeholders both within and beyond the college community to support students to achieve their personal and academic potential
Communicate with staff regarding student wellbeing, health, and safety concerns in a timely manner
Collect, analyse, and report data regarding wellbeing issues to the Assistant Principals
Document plans for students with consideration to wellbeing and safety strategies
Engage in reportable conduct duties and emergency management procedures

Wellbeing Programs & Intervention

Provision of positive school programs that promote student and staff wellbeing
Support the school and teachers in the development of educational programs, particularly in respect to students with additional needs.
Work with the Assistant Principals and House Teams to support student's learning.
Assist House Teams to identify students facing difficulties with attendance, behaviour, and engagement, and to develop interventions and strategies
Liaise with House Teams & Principal Class Officers to discuss appropriate referrals and support
Implement group sessions to support students at risk such us resilience, friendship, and anxiety
Deliver class based and whole year level targeted instruction to be proactively responding to contemporary issues (e.g., vaping, cybersafety)
Collaborate with school staff, student support services and support agencies to develop and implement a

range of programs and interventions with students and the school community that foster resilience, improve attendance, and respond to identified social, emotional and educational needs.

Increase awareness, understanding and skills of staff in the school community in the area of student

wellbeing as outlined in the Framework for Improving Student Outcomes (FISO) in Victorian Government
Schools, particularly primary prevention and early intervention.

Support of the Program for Students with Disabilities (PSD).
Contribute to the creation of Individual Education Plans (IEPs) as appropriate
Contribute to Student Support Group meetings for students who are funded through PSD, have school support plans or student profiles
Represent the College in appropriate forums and network meetings.
Assist in the transition of primary school students to secondary school with wellbeing concerns and Program for Students with Disabilities (PSD) students including transition profiles, parent meetings, and primary school visits
Support whole school events (e.g., RU OK Day)
Support the College's Breakfast and Lunch club programs
Actively seek out funding opportunities to build programs
Administer State Schools Relief (SSR) referrals and programs

Whole School Support

Active membership of the Student Support Services Team in delivering improvement as outlined in the School Strategic Plan and Annual Implementation Plan.
Work as a key member of the College's Student Support Services Team to ensure uniformity of action and purpose across the college in matters relating to student wellbeing.
Contribute towards the College's student engagement and wellbeing policy
Develop whole school understanding and implementation of effective wellbeing practices
Work within the Wellbeing team to develop, implement and evaluate wellbeing programs, policies