Student Counsellor - Melbourne, Australia - Schools (Government)

Schools (Government)

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Melbourne, Australia

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Description

Location:
Melbourne | Cranbourne

Job type:
Full time / From 29/01/2024

Organisation:
Schools (Government)

Salary:
Salary not specified

Occupation:
Health and Allied Health

Reference:

Selection Criteria:

SC1 Ability to implement a range of small group and whole-school mental health prevention and promotion activities aimed at improving student mental health and wellbeing, including the delivery of capability building and awareness raising activities for staff and/or students on key mental health and wellbeing issues affecting the school¿s student population.

SC2 Demonstrated ability to input into the development, implementation and evaluation of processes and strategies aimed at enhancing mental health and wellbeing prevention, promotion and early intervention.

SC3 Demonstrated experience in assessing, conceptualising and analysing wellbeing issues, and providing evidence-based direct counselling support to clients with a range of mental health needs.

SC4 Demonstrated experience in coordinating supports for young people with complex needs including referrals to a range of specialist services as appropriate.

SC5 Highly developed communication, networking and interpersonal skills including the ability to liaise effectively with a wide range of people.

Role:

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 of students individually or in small groups, in controlled circumstances, where the responsibility for students remains clearly with a teacher.

Responsibilities:

The Student Counsellor at Cranbourne West Secondary College will contribute to the overall wellbeing and welfare of students at the school under the direction of the Wellbeing Leader.

The Student Counsellor will:

Work collaboratively with a Year Level Team, the Executive Team and the Mental Health Practitioner to provide counselling, support and therapeutic services to students at the school under the direction of the Wellbeing leader.
Provide counselling and a range of therapeutic interventions
Be a visible and welcome presence in classrooms and the yard
Assist with Coordinating and supporting new students to transition smoothly into the College
Attend and contribute to relevant staff meetings, Year Level Meetings, Allied Health team meetings, Student Support Groups and Engagement and Wellbeing meetings
Work closely with families to create plans, ensure supports are in place, follow up and reassess as needed
Provide wellbeing support for the Disability and Inclusion Program, assisting with the development of IEP's where appropriate
Promote student wellbeing to the school community, such as via newsletters, bulletins, noticeboards, etc
Work cooperatively with community service agencies and refer students/families where necessary
Liaise closely with all relevant members of staff, including liaising with Sub school Assistant Principals and Year Level Leaders.
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