ES1-3 - Youth Worker/Health Worker

Department of Education Victoria; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Education Victoria is hiring a Youth Worker/Health Worker at Hume Central Secondary College, Broadmeadows campus. The role supports student wellbeing, coordinates services and partners with families, staff and external agencies to promote resilience and positive outcomes for Years 10–12 students.

You will provide high-level counselling, develop wellbeing programs, and work with College teams to implement strategies that improve attendance, engagement and student success in

Qualifications

• SC1. Suitable qualifications in psychology, youth work or a wellbeing field.
• SC2. Understanding of common approaches, policies, programs and research relating to student wellbeing in a senior years school setting.
• SC3. Experience in the delivery of student and family wellbeing services in a relevant setting and, preferably, experience working with students, teachers, families and external agencies in the area of student wellbeing.
• SC4. Demonstrated experience in the coordination of services and the provision of information, support and consultation.
• SC5. Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work collaboratively and network with the wide range of people within the education and wider community.
• SC6. Demonstrated ability to design, deliver or coordinate professional development in the area of student, family or youth wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with a Student Welfare Co-ordinator and Team Leaders to promote effective student wellbeing practices and responses within the College.
• Provide advice and support to the whole College community in the development and implementation of programs based on the wellbeing needs of students.
• Provide high level individual and family counselling as required in conjunction with Team Leaders, SWC, Psychologist, Nurse and the Principals.
• Collaborate with College staff, Student Support Services Team and support agencies to develop and implement a range of programs within the school community that foster resilience, improve attendance and respond to identified social, emotional and educational needs.
• Establish and maintain links with College Student Services, school networks and relevant support agencies with a view to optimising and coordinating service provision to students at risk of disengagement from school
• Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.

Skills

Communication skills

Counselling skills

Team collaboration

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Psychology / Youth work / Wellbeing qualification

Job description

Department of Education Victoria – Broadmeadows VIC

1d ago , from Department of Education & Training Victoria

College ProfileHume Central Secondary College, located in the City of Hume, serves the Broadmeadows area with a total student enrolment of approximately 1200 students and growing. Our vision to develop and nurture the social, emotional and academic growth of all students in order that they become resilient, life-long learners equipped with the skills, qualifications and personal attributes for success in and beyond school. The College has three state-of-the-art campuses: two

Year 7-9 Campuses located at Blair Street and Dimboola Road and a Year 10-12 Campus on the south west corner of Broadmeadows Town Park. The Blair Street Campus also includes the Hume Central English Language Centre, a

Year 7-10 facility providing for the language learning needs of newly arrived students to Australia. The academic success of our students is ensured through a guaranteed and viable Year 7-12 curriculum combined with dedicated teachers and support staff who are committed to provide for the learning needs of all of our students.

Hume Central Secondary College is vibrant school community with an outstanding school climate and a positive culture where staff are valued and numerous structures support strong collaboration. School climate data from the annual staff opinion survey shows that positive endorsement is consistently above similar schools, network and state, with significant strengths in the areas of:Staff trust in colleagues

Collective responsibility

Collective focus on student learning. Our strategic intent incorporates a focus on maintaining student engagement in learning so that students are able to complete their secondary education and make the transition to a meaningful and sustainable post school destination. Excellent results in VCE ensure that over 97% of our students secure a tertiary placement in either University or TAFE.

Our VCE and Vocational Major and Victorian Pathway Certificate programs provides students with the opportunity to engage in applied learning whilst completing vocational qualifications and gaining vital industry experience. Students in Years 10-12 are able to incorporate a range of VET programs into their senior secondary learning program. An important focus of our College is to support our students to learn effectively and to develop positive attitudes and behaviours.

This can only be achieved when our students, parents and teachers work together in partnership. We endeavour to provide a learning environment that will nurture personal development and establish a strong connectedness to school. All staff and College Council members share a high regard for the trust which parents/guardians place in us and the College is conscious of the need for regular and accurate communication with parents.

Student data is regularly updated and shared with families via the Compass Portal. Working together as a learning community is essential to maximise student outcomes and prepare students for successful pathways and lives in the future. The Careers and Pathways team is a central component of supporting our students to achieve success at school and beyond.

Our curriculum and wellbeing programs promote academic rigor and achievement whilst providing structure and care to support our students and their families to achieve rewarding personal and academic outcomes.An important focus of our College is to support our students to learn effectively and to develop positive attitudes and behaviours. This can only be achieved when our students, parents and teachers work together in partnership. We endeavour to provide a learning environment that will nurture personal development and establish a strong connectedness to school.

All staff and College Council members share a high regard for the trust which parents/guardians place in us and the College is conscious of the need for regular and accurate communication with parents. Student data is regularly updated and shared with families via the Compass Portal. Working together as a learning community is essential to maximise student outcomes and prepare students for successful pathways and lives in the future.

The Careers and Pathways team is a central component of supporting our students to achieve success at school and beyond. Our curriculum and wellbeing programs promote academic rigor and achievement whilst providing structure and care to support our students and their families to achieve rewarding personal and academic outcomes. Hume Central Secondary College is a vibrant learning Community.

We invite you to visit our website for more information and/or our learning communities during or after school hours. For further information please contact Sonia Bedggood on 03 3066 3600.

SC1. Suitable qualifications and or experience in psychology, youth work or a wellbeing field, experience in working with refugees an advantage.

SC2. Understanding of common approaches, policies, programs and research relating to student wellbeing in a senior years school setting.

SC3. Experience in the delivery of student and family wellbeing services in a relevant setting and, preferably, experience working with students, teachers, families and external agencies in the area of student wellbeing.

SC4. Demonstrated experience in the coordination of services and the provision of information, support and consultation.

SC5. Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work collaboratively and network with the wide range of people within the education and wider community.

SC6. Demonstrated ability to design, deliver or coordinate professional development in the area of student, family or youth wellbeing.

The key roles of Position of Responsibility holders may include but are not limited to:

• working with a team on the implementation of whole school improvement initiatives related to the school strategic plan and school priorities
• working with at least one Annual Implementation Plan team to develop, implement and evaluate strategies to meet agreed goals

The Youth Worker/Health Worker will work with Student Engagement and Wellbeing to plan, implement and review the Student Engagement and Wellbeing area of the Annual Implementation Plan.

• work with Student Welfare Co-ordinators to lead programs that address needs and promote student engagement and wellbeing
• work with the SEW team to address student needs through the Mentoring program Year 7-12
• work with Student Services team to appropriately document support for students and provide timely information as relevant to staff
• work with staff to undertake successful meetings with parents and other relevant groups to meet student needs
• liaise with DEECD and external services to further support students
• counsel and support students
• work with staff to develop positive relationships with students
• work with staff to provide optimum learning environments for students
• communicate appropriately with parents/carers and external support
• maintain appropriate documentation including confidentially as relevant
• other duties as negotiated with Principal Class

The responsibilities of this position will be:

• Work closely with a Student Welfare Co-ordinator and Team Leaders to promote effective student wellbeing practices and responses within the College.
• Provide advice and support to the whole College community in the development and implementation of programs based on the wellbeing needs of students.
• Provide high level individual and family counselling as required in conjunction with Team Leaders, SWC, Psychologist, Nurse and the Principals.
• Collaborate with College staff, Student Support Services Team and support agencies to develop and implement a range of programs within the school community that foster resilience, improve attendance and respond to identified social, emotional and educational needs.
• Establish and maintain links with College Student Services, school networks and relevant support agencies with a view to optimising and coordinating service provision to students at risk of disengagement from school
• Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.

The department is committed to diversity and inclusion and developing a workforce that is representative of the community we service. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - culture, gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQA+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for roles within the Department.

The Department recognises that the provision of safe, respectful and inclusive workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work and diversity across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for staff with disability (seeWorkplace adjustment guidelines).

Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via*******@education.vic.gov.au

Applicants seeking part-time employment are encouraged to apply for any teaching service position and, if they are the successful candidate, request a reduced time fraction. Such requests will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis and will be subject to the operational requirements of the school.

Victorian government schools are child safe environments. Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards. All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the department's exemplar available at:

https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/child-safe-standards/policy

The department's employees commit to upholding the department's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. The department's Values complement each school's own values and underpin the behaviours the community expects of Victorian public sector employees,including those who work in Victorian Government Schools. Information on the department values is available at:

• All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.
• Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.
• A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.
• Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/Pages/default.aspx
• All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.
• Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.
• A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.
• Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal