Youth Worker

This temporary vacancy is open to Expressions of Interest and any extensions to this appointment will not exceed 12 months.
At Mabel Park, our vision is to be the most respected, admired, and accomplished school.
We prioritize the holistic development of young individuals, focusing on their well-being, academic achievement, and their journey as lifelong learners. Our Youth Workers are dedicated to innovation and stay at the forefront of proven and effective practices in youth support and development.
If you are a passionate Youth Worker who shares our vision and values, we invite you to join our team and play a pivotal role in shaping the future success and well-being of the youth under our care.Your opportunityAs the Youth Worker you will liaise between students, school personnel, and the home parents/guardians of anystudents who encounter educational, social, emotional or behaviour problems.The Youth Worker reports to the Principal or delegated officer.Your roleAppointments in the public sector are merit-based and will be assessed by looking at what you have done previously, the knowledge, skills and experience you have built, your potential for development, and your personal qualities.Responsibilities include:

- 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 othergovernment departments.
- Monitor the attendance policy as a means of increasing awareness of students experiencing problems and allowfor intervention before such problems get out of hand.
- Forge links between the school and families of students who show persistent absence from schooling toencourage students' continuous attendance at school and to assist students determine future educationalrequirements.
- Identify and provide appropriate assistance to students experiencing difficulties at school and/or at home whichmay put them at risk of leaving school prematurely.
- Maintain spreadsheets, data bases and accurate record keeping.
- Contribute to a positive, caring and supportive school image in the community.
- Advise the Principal of students who may be at risk (at home or in the school environment).
- Home visits with student/s and their families to advise and provide strategies for a more positive educational experience.
- Developing and implementing programs dealing with social skills/assertiveness/self-esteem/etc.
- Coordinating strategies and procedures to counter cause/s of avoidance of school situation.
- Liaising between school community members such as student, fellow students, teachers, administration, parentsand Guidance Officer in understanding strategies to regain more positive educational outcomes for the individual.

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

**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 may be Assessed section of the attached role description.

Applicants need to be a current Queensland Government employee to be eligible to apply.
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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