Family Support Coordinator

1 day ago

Emerald Queensland, Australia Department of Education Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year

Denison State School is seeking applications from someone who is passionate about supporting children and families as they transition into school, establish positive attendance patterns, access external supports and services, and overcome barriers to learning.

The position will be based at Denison State School. Emerald North State School will be also serviced by the coordinator.

If you are interested in working with a highly supportive staff who are dedicated to supporting student outcomes apply today.

Who We Are:

Denison State School is a friendly and inclusive primary school located in Emerald, Queensland, catering to students from Prep to Year 6. With the motto "Believe in Yourself," the school promotes a positive learning environment that supports academic achievement and personal growth. Denison values strong community connections and provides a well-rounded education that nurtures confidence, resilience, and a love of learning.

Step Into Your Next Chapter:

As the Family Support Coordinators you will assist the school to support children and families successfully transition into school from early childhood services. You will facilitate access to learning or engagement supports to help establish positive patterns of school attendance, behaviour and engagement in learning. You will link families to external government and non-government supports and services to reduce barriers to learning for students.

Responsibilities include:

  • Work with classroom teachers, teacher aides and specialist support staff to understand the child's needs and connect families with services, such as health, therapeutic and developmental interventions to support engagement with learning.
  • Work with and support the needs of vulnerable children from diverse and complex backgrounds, including First Nations young persons with disability and young persons in care.
  • Support family capacity building to assist their child's learning, development and wellbeing, ongoing engagement in school, and the school to respond to the complex needs of students and families.
  • Assist school communities advocating for vulnerable children and families to address their needs and facilitate engagement in learning for improved learning outcomes.

Please view the Role Description for a full list of responsibilities.

The Perfect Fit:

  • Experience working in a culturally responsive manner with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and/or a willingness to work and train in culturally appropriate approaches is essential.
  • Knowledge of the regions demographic and local service providers and agency supports would be highly regarded.

Submit Your Application:

  • Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history);

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.

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