School Social Worker

Department of Education and Training; Palmerston; On-site; AUD 113,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Education and Training in Palmerston is seeking a School Social Worker (Professional 2) to join the Regional Client Services team, delivering direct wellbeing services to schools across the region.

You will work within the MTSS framework to build educators' capability, provide short-term supports for behaviour and social-emotional concerns, and help improve student educational outcomes through evidence-based interventions.

Job description

Professional 2 - Remuneration Package $113,101 - $134,507 (including salary $95,697 - $114,104)

Vacancy Number:

046504

Agency:

Department of Education and Training

Number of Vacancies:

1

Work Unit

Student Wellbeing and Inclusion Programs and Services - Client Services

Location:

Palmerston

Primary Objective:

School Social Workers work within regional teams providing direct service delivery to schools across their region. They follow the Multi-tiered System of Support framework to build the capability of educators to support students to maximise their educational outcomes. School Social Workers provide support to schools to improve the wellbeing and safety of students through evidence-based interventions. Consultation, planning, and short-term individual supports are provided to address student behaviour, wellbeing and social emotional concerns that may be having a direct impact on educational outcomes.

Contact:

Reagan Hughes, Assistant Director Client Services on 0499 873 220 or [e-mail]

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