Youth Support Coordinator

**About the Department of Education**:
The Department of Education is dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support by treating everyone with respect and dignity. This starts with recruitment and selection. The methods of assessing suitability in the recruitment process may vary. This includes making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process and employee lifecycle.

**About the School**:
Pine Rivers State High school is located on the North side of Brisbane, established in 1964. We offer a unique, diverse and inclusive learning environment that embraces every student. Here at 'The Pine', students are immersed in a world of possibilities across academics, sports, cultural pursuits, international experiences, and community engagement. Our environment is characterised by our commitment to our values; Perseverance, Integrity, Nurturing and Excellence.

**Your Role**:As the Youth Support Coordinator you will**:

- Refer at risk students to appropriate agencies and support services that will assist students to overcome barriers to education and training
- Provide individual support, case management and where appropriate, group support to students to maximise their engagement with education and training

You will report to the Principal or their nominated delegate on day to day matters and to the Regional Youth Support Coordinator on professional matters and professional supervision

**Your responsibilities will include (but are not limited to)**:

- Identify barriers to young people achieving outcomes and referral to appropriate support services.
- Maintain records of student contact on a daily basis.
- Support students to achieve satisfactory learning outcomes.
- Develop and monitor post program support as required to meet program performance criteria.
- Develop and foster relationships between the school and families of students to assist at risk students to remain engaged with education or training.
- Conduct home visits with students and their families, as appropriate, to advise and provide strategies for a more positive educational experience.
- Be part of the professional team working with the school and the community and liaise with students, teachers, parents, guidance officers, special needs teacher, administrative officers, officers of welfare agencies and other government departments.

**About You**:Desired Qualifications and Skills**:

- Demonstrated experience working with young people in a supportive capacity.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and trust with all members of the school community.
- Some knowledge of relevant support services, agencies, and resources available to young people and their families.
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team, with flexibility, empathy, and resilience.
- Maintain accurate records, report writing and data entry requirements in line with professional standards.
- Relevant qualifications in youth work, counselling, social work, education, or a related field.

Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.

**How to Apply**:

- Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
- Attach a 2-page response to the How you will/may be assessed section of the attached role description.

We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.
Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.
Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.
Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).
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