Youth Support Professional

1 week ago

Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia beBeeWelfare Full time $60,000 - $75,000

Indie School's welfare team plays a pivotal role in supporting the overall wellbeing and development of its students.

This position, designed for a motivated individual, requires strong interpersonal skills and the ability to negotiate and resolve conflict.

Core Responsibilities
  • Monitor and support the holistic wellbeing needs of students.
  • Ensure students receive the necessary social and emotional support to develop knowledge, understanding and skills that foster learning, positive behaviour and constructive relationships.
Key Accountabilities
  • Act as a primary point of contact for Indie School senior school students aged 15-18 years.
  • Facilitate student enrolment into Indie School, conduct interviews, and assist students and families to complete enrolment paperwork.
  • Assess student needs, facilitate access and negotiate appropriate support and referral to services as required.
  • Develop and implement structured welfare programs to promote student wellbeing.
  • Educate students about safe practices and how to seek further assistance and guidance across a range of welfare-related matters.
  • Identify, monitor, and develop intervention strategies for at-risk students.
  • Liaise with students, carers/parents/guardians and other stakeholders to resolve student issues.
  • Work closely with the administration support team to ensure compliance with enrolment and withdrawal processes for students and record-keeping requirements.
  • Follow up enrolment enquiries and liaise with the Head of School to ensure students are enrolled in the education program best suited to their educational needs and engagement levels.
  • Liaise with the Head of School to provide training for teachers and support staff across welfare-related areas.
  • Proactively liaise with referring welfare agencies and schools to raise awareness of Indie School as an alternative registered school for students who find mainstream schooling too challenging.
  • Provide monthly reports to the Welfare Manager.
Requirements
  • Demonstrate experience and passion in providing individual support and working with young people.
  • Have skills and experience in working with Microsoft Office (including Excel spreadsheets, Word, PowerPoint, Publisher and Outlook).
  • Have a high level of interpersonal skills including the ability to negotiate and resolve conflict.
Essential Qualifications
  • A minimum qualification of Diploma in Community Services, Counselling, Youth Work, Social Science, Social Work or related discipline.
  • Working with Children's Check.
  • Annual National Police Checks.
Benefits
  • Attractive salary packaging options.
  • Uniform provided.
  • 15 days paid personal leave.
  • Paid parental leave provisions.
  • Company laptop and mobile phone provided.
  • Access to our personal safety, medical and mental health support platform.
  • Locations all around Australia.

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