Youth Worker ES1-3

Selection Criteria

KSC1    Well-developed counselling/therapeutic and case management skills when working with secondary aged students, including those presenting with complex mental health issues, chronic disengagement and school non-attendance.

KSC2    Experience of working in an educational setting and demonstrated ability to build successful relationships with students and implement proactive wellbeing programs across all year levels.

KSC3    Demonstrated ability to provide information, advice and support to Year Level Coordinators, families and external professionals who are supporting/working with students experiencing difficulties with their social and emotional wellbeing.

KSC4    A demonstrated ability to be sensitive and responsive to the needs of young people and their families, with well-developed skills in engaging families in the development of case plans for their child.

KSC5    Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills, with the proven ability to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team.

KSC6    Demonstrate a commitment to professional learning and growth relating to your role and in line with the school¿s vision.

KSC7    Demonstrated ability to actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all children in line with the Child Safe Standards.

Role

Under the direction of the Student Wellbeing Campus Manager (SWM), the Youth Worker is an active member of the school wellbeing team, providing a range of wellbeing programs for students across all year levels - which includes 1-1 counselling and case management, specific group interventions, organis…