Youth Worker

Location: Melbourne | Cranbourne

Job type: Part time / From 28/01/2025

Organisation: Schools (Government)

**Salary**: Salary not specified

Occupation: Education and Training

Reference: 1450317

**Selection Criteria**:
SC1 Demonstrated awareness and understanding of the issues encountered by students, identify and respond effectively to students experiencing a range of challenges.

SC2 Demonstrated understanding of relevant wellbeing programs and practices, to help develop and deliver programs focused on social skills, resilience and increased student attendance.

SC3 Demonstrated commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive school culture and strengthening family and community partnerships.

SC4 Demonstrated knowledge of policies relating to the Child Safe Standards and a commitment to professional learning and growth for both self and others.

**Role**:
[Attendance requirement for this position]

An education support class position at this range will perform tasks that are carried out in accordance with guidelines, accepted practice, and school policy under supervision and direction. This may include coordination of other education support class staff within the work area or educational program.

An education support class position supports the educational services being provided to students but must not include duties of a teacher as defined in clause 2.6.1 of the _Education and Training Reform Act 2006 (Vic)_ or its successor. Supervision of students can be required individually or in groups up to 4 in controlled circumstances and where the responsibility for students remains clearly with a teacher.

Certification and/or qualifications of up to three years can be required at this level (noting that Registered Nurse is not included at this level, the first level for which is Level 1 range 3).

A role at this range may include:

- Specific support tasks to achieve outcomes. Typically, this will involve accountability for a single function, (e.g. ensuring data is properly maintained) or the co-ordination of a work area under the direction of the principal or a manager.
- Assisting teachers, within an educational program, by undertaking specific support tasks or the coordination of the support function.
- Supervised health and wellbeing support tasks, medical intervention support tasks, or other specialised student/teacher support roles (e.g. enrolled nurses performing the role as described in schedule 3). These roles require specific qualifications and/or training, including roles where further training must be undertaken from time to time. The role is for a specific purpose, for which there will be direct accountability as opposed to support roles that are carried out by a range of staff performing routine tasks under direction.
- Technical tasks that require a sound knowledge of basic technical and/or scientific principles that are used to develop and adapt work methods and make judgements where there are clear guidelines and limited options. Routine technical support in libraries, science, and information technology would be typical examples.

An education support class position at this range commencing at the base will initially be limited to undertaking routine tasks that are carried out under close supervision and direction. Work that carries some degree of independence will generally involve a limited number of tasks performed on a regular basis where priorities are clear, procedures are well established, and direction is readily available. Subject to any specific qualification and/or training requirement, an education support class employee employed in this range may be progressively required to undertake coordination, specialised student/teacher support tasks, or technical tasks as experience in the role is gained.

**Responsibilities**:
The Youth Worker will be a crucial part of the school¿s wellbeing team, providing support and guidance to primary school students. Their work will focus on prevention and early intervention, and they will develop and implement programs aimed at enhancing students' social skills, emotional resilience, and mental health. The role involves working closely with students, families, school staff and external services.

The key roles of the Youth Worker may include, but are not limited to:

- Work collaboratively with the Mental Health and Wellbeing Leader (MHWL), social worker, ES, intervention staff, and parents to create a supportive environment for students.
- Collaborate and communicate with the MHWL and staff to ensure a coordinated approach to student wellbeing.
- Addresses immediate behavioural presentations relating to specific students within and outside the classroom setting aligned to school policy and procedure. Triaging incidents and referring to the principal class as required.
- Provide one-on-one and group support to students, helping them navigate emotional, social, and behavioral challenges.
- Deliver programs that target specific groups of st