Hybrid Online Youth Support Officer - Engagement & Wellbeing

Department for Education, South Australia; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

Open Access College (Marden Campus), part of the Department for Education in South Australia, is seeking multiple Youth Worker Support Officers (SSO2) for part-time or full-time roles. These positions are based at the Marden campus in Adelaide, with hybrid work arrangements and a focus on assisting disengaged students to stay connected with learning.

You will collaborate with the Youth Worker Team Leader to support students, families, and school staff, applying evidence-based approaches to case

Qualifications

• Hold or be studying Certificate IV or Diploma in Youth Work or Youth Justice.
• Bachelor in Social Work, Psychology or other equivalent qualification may be considered.
• Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention (Child Protection) - Youth Specific stream.

Responsibilities

• Support disengaged students in their social and emotional wellbeing.
• Encourage their continued connection with education within school and beyond, under the direction of the Youth Worker Team Leader.
• Assist with implementing One Plans and adjustments to support student engagement and success.

Skills

Youth work

Communication

Crisis support

Education

Certificate IV/ Diploma in Youth Work or Youth Justice

Bachelor in Social Work or Psychology

Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention

Job description

Open Access College (Marden Campus), part of the Department for Education in South Australia, is seeking multiple Youth Worker Support Officers (SSO2) for part-time or full-time roles. These positions are based at the Marden campus in Adelaide, with hybrid work arrangements and a focus on assisting disengaged students to stay connected with learning.

You will collaborate with the Youth Worker Team Leader to support students, families, and school staff, applying evidence-based approaches to case