Wellbeing and Inclusion Specialist (Youth/Social Worker/Counsellor) Job posted: 10/10/2024 Location: Melbourne | Northern Metropolitan Job type: Full time / From 28/01/2025 Organisation: Schools (Government) Salary: Salary not specified Reference: 1441519 Closes: 23/10/2024 Selection Criteria A relevant qualification such as a degree in Youth Work or Social Work and/or extensive experience in the position.
Demonstrated skills and experience in the provision of support to young people with significant mental health issues including anxiety, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Conduct disorder, and behavior associated with childhood trauma.
Demonstrated ability to assess student needs and to develop case plans and appropriate interventions for young people.
Demonstrated ability to work collegially with teachers and other professionals to improve the attendance of students and their engagement in the classroom.
Demonstrated skills and experience in building and maintaining strong relationships with students, setting limits, and assisting young people to meet behavioral expectations.
Demonstrated ability to support students and deliver programs which are considerate of the learning needs and perspectives of students from culturally diverse backgrounds, including those of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent.
Role The Wellbeing and Inclusion Specialist will provide high-quality advice and support to students and staff.
They will support and comply with DET and College procedures and policies to best support the wellbeing and inclusion of students and to build the capacity of staff.
They will provide individualized support to students to foster resilience, improve attendance, and respond to identified behavioral, social, emotional, and educational needs.
Responsibilities The Wellbeing and Inclusion Specialist duties may include: Case Manage Students: Student case management at Bundoora Secondary College is primarily a collaborative process intrinsic to the delivery of quality services designed to meet the needs of school students who have support requirements.
To enable students to function to the best of their ability and circumstances within and beyond the school system despite having support needs.
To contribute to engaging students in meaningful learning, supporting students in classes and setting firm limits with students.
To develop, monitor, disseminate, and evaluate a plan of action.
To achieve seamless service delivery through the coordination of and collaboration between external service providers.
To actively involve and empower the student(s) and their parents/caregivers in decision-making processes.
To assist teachers and school staff in their work with students who have support needs.
Lead and develop programs: Organise and help facilitate group programs to students based on the needs of the cohort.
Lead and develop whole school and level-specific Wellbeing/Inclusion programs to enhance general student wellbeing/inclusion.
Resource to College Leadership and Staff: Assist in the development, implementation, and review of student wellbeing/management policies.
Network with external agencies and act as a college contact for external agencies.
Provide school-level advice related to areas such as mental health, mandatory reporting, critical incidents, and suicide prevention.
Liaise between the College and community agencies including facilitation of referrals to community agencies, psychologists, and educational psychologists.
Who May Apply Individuals with the aptitude, experience, and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.
Child Safe Standards 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.
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