School Wellbeing Social Worker & Counsellor

Department of Education Victoria; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Education Victoria – Point Cook VIC invites applications for a Social Worker/Counsellor at Point Cook Senior Secondary College. You will join the wellbeing hub as the first contact for student wellbeing, triaging to the appropriate wellbeing team member to support immediate needs.

You will case-manage students, liaise with teachers, families and external agencies to support social and academic success, and work with cohorts to deliver targeted wellbeing programs, including external

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Social Work is required and membership or eligibility for AASW.
• Bachelor or postgraduate qualifications in Counselling with eligibility for ACA or PACFA Membership.

Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for students seeking wellbeing support.
• Case manage students identified as needing support and liaise with families, teachers and external agencies.
• Collaborate with the Wellbeing Team to identify needs of cohorts and engage external programs.
• Provide counselling and guidance to students and help develop pathways to success.

Skills

Diverse needs support

Youth engagement

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Strong communication

Welfare/youth work background

Education

Bachelor of Social Work or equivalent

Job description

Department of Education Victoria – Point Cook VIC invites applications for a Social Worker/Counsellor at Point Cook Senior Secondary College. You will join the wellbeing hub as the first contact for student wellbeing, triaging to the appropriate wellbeing team member to support immediate needs.

You will case-manage students, liaise with teachers, families and external agencies to support social and academic success, and work with cohorts to deliver targeted wellbeing programs, including external