Foundation Education Youth Worker: Help Disengaged Students

The BUSY Group; Frankston; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

The BUSY School in Victoria is opening its first Victorian campus in Frankston and seeks an Education Youth Worker to support students to engage, attend and succeed at school. You will work with teachers, wellbeing staff and families, providing individualized case management and coordinating services that address barriers to education and wellbeing.

You will build positive relationships with students, monitor attendance and contribute to a safe, inclusive learning environment, helping with

Qualifications

• Experience working with disengaged, vulnerable or at-risk young people.
• Well-developed case management and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Knowledge of youth services and support networks, or ability to develop connections quickly.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Effective problem-solving, organisational and time management skills.
• Current Working with Children Check (or ability to obtain).
• Current National Police Check (or ability to obtain).
• Current driver's licence.

Responsibilities

• Case manage students experiencing barriers to education, wellbeing and engagement.
• Develop, implement and review case plans and support strategies.
• Collaborate with families, teachers, support staff and external agencies to coordinate services.
• Monitor attendance and implement strategies to support improved engagement and participation.
• Assist with ILPs/IEPs, behaviour and safety plans.
• Support students through critical incidents and wellbeing concerns.
• Provide one-on-one and small-group support to students.
• Assist students with educational adjustments and classroom participation.
• Support enrolment, orientation and transition processes.
• Maintain accurate records, case notes and student information.
• Contribute to a safe and positive learning environment aligned with child safety principles.

Skills

Case management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Certificate III or higher in a related field

Job description

The BUSY School in Victoria is opening its first Victorian campus in Frankston and seeks an Education Youth Worker to support students to engage, attend and succeed at school. You will work with teachers, wellbeing staff and families, providing individualized case management and coordinating services that address barriers to education and wellbeing.

You will build positive relationships with students, monitor attendance and contribute to a safe, inclusive learning environment, helping with