Youth Worker

Selection Criteria

1. A relevant qualification such as a degree as a Youth Worker, Social Worker or Counsellor and/or extensive experience to the position.
2. Demonstrated skills and experience in the provision of support to young people with significant mental health issues including anxiety, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Conduct Disorder and behaviour associated with childhood trauma.
3. Demonstrated ability to assess student need and to develop case plans and appropriate interventions for young people.
4. Demonstrated ability to work collegiately with teachers and other professionals to improve the attendance of students and their engagement into the classroom.
5. Demonstrated skills and experience in building and maintaining strong relationships with students, setting limits and assisting young people to meet behavioural expectations.
6. Demonstrated ability to support students and deliver programs which are considerate of the learning needs and perspectives of students from culturally diverse backgrounds, including those of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent.

Role

The Youth Worker will provide high quality advice and support to students and staff.  They will support and comply with DET and school procedures and policies in order to best support the wellbeing and inclusion of students and to build the capacity of staff.  They will provide individualised support to students to foster resilience, improve attendance and respond to identified behavioural, social, emotional and educational needs.

Range 3 is distinguished by the introduction of management responsibility and accountabi…