Youth Worker ES 1-3 - 0.26 EFT

Location Profile

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Selection Criteria

SC1 Demonstrated awareness and understanding of the issues encountered by young people and the ability to work alongside and support those who are experiencing barriers to education.

SC2 Demonstrated ability to provide information, advice and support to families and external professionals who are supporting/working with students experiencing difficulties with their social and emotional wellbeing.

SC3 Demonstrated ability to support students in a variety of challenging personal situations, through a good understanding of trauma and child and adolescent development.

SC4 Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills, with the proven ability to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team.

SC5 Demonstrated understanding of confidentiality, and experience in keeping professional records and case notes.

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 re…