Flexible Learning Support Officer - Katherine NT

Job summary

To work with the teaching team, mentors, and health professionals to assist students with all aspects of their wellbeing and engagement in education.

Responsibilities

• Provide in class support collaborating with teachers within a trauma informed framework.
• Work collaboratively and flexibly to support the operation of a safe, empowering and culturally inclusive environment that works to engage young people in education.
• Establish and maintain appropriate interpersonal relationships between students, the school, families, and community.
• Operate within a coaching and counselling framework to support attendance in education and training.
• Maintain appropriate records, case notes, and prepare reports as required.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to work within a trauma informed model providing support to young people who may experience significant wellbeing and mental health issues and behaviours associated with experiencing complex trauma.
• Demonstrated cultural competency, and knowledge of current youth, social and community issues affecting marginalised school aged youth and their families.
• Demonstrated commitment to working within an evidence-based education framework to empower young people to stay connected to their educational journey.
• Demonstrated organisational, time management and problem-solving skills, ability to maintain confidentiality and the capacity to show initiative when dealing with complex situations.

Skills

• Proven ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively within a multidisciplinary team including education staff, health professionals, families, non-government organisations and members of the broader community to support educational and vocational pathways.

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