Education Support ES 1-3 Student Wellbeing Officer

Selection Criteria

1. Demonstrated understanding of wellbeing/welfare work and evidence of knowledge of current practices
2. Experience and/or ability in the development and implementation of programs that foster resilience in young people and address their social, emotional and educational needs.
3. Knowledge of case management and student support strategies, with a demonstrated capacity to deliver a comprehensive wellbeing service to students and families in an educational setting.
4. Demonstrated experience working successfully within a multi-disciplinary team.
5. Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills, including cultural competence and sensitivity.

Role

To provide counselling and wellbeing support services to BWPS students.

Responsibilities

Counselling Support

• Provide Counselling sessions, using a range of therapeutic interventions and knowledge of risk and protective framework.

• Undertake case management including consultation with the range of stakeholders involved with a student and/or their family.

• Carry out case management of students in out of home care; indigenous; students with disabilities; refugees, including compliance with DE requirements.

• Develop and organise evidence-based programs that assist students to be resourceful and resilient at school and beyond.

• Recommend referrals to external programs, including the DE `Navigator' Program for students as required.

• Promote student wellbeing to the school community through newsletters and other media platforms.

• Support new students to transition smoothly into the school.

• Promote Restorative Practice and Respectful …