Youth Support Coordinator

2 days ago

Perth, Western Australia Queensland Government Full time

About the School

Murgon State High School is committed to excellence in academic, cultural, leadership, community, and sporting programs, guided by our core values: Believe, Challenge, Strive. We offer a meaningful curriculum supported by effective teaching practices that prepare students for success in a changing world. Our focus is on creating personal learning pathways in a safe and supportive environment, where students are challenged and encouraged to achieve their goals. Staff work closely with families and the wider community to support each student's journey, with strong partnerships providing opportunities for work placements, further study, and personal growth.

Your Opportunity

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.

The Youth Support Coordinator reports to the Principal or their nominated delegate on day to day matters and to the Regional Youth Support Coordinator on professional matters and for professional supervision.

Your Responsibilities

As the Youth Support Coordinator, 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.
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.

Interested? To Apply

Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should be familiar with your relevant work history).
Attach a written statement (2-page maximum) in response to 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). The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies.
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