Care Team - Case Manager

Stockdale Road Primary School is located in the city of Traralgon, the largest city in the Latrobe Valley and is approximately 160km east of Melbourne. The school is one of four government schools in Traralgon and has a steady enrolment of 405-475 students. During this time, the school's Student Family Occupation (SFO) and Student Family and Education (SFOE) indices have remained stable also.

The school operates with single cohort classes in Prep to Grade 2, 5 composite 3/4 & 5/6 grades and hold specialist classes in Art, PE, Paddock to Plate and Science. The school is resourced with a fulltime Principal, two assistant Principals, a full-time Wellbeing Officer and a part time Community Health Nurse and counsellor. There are 4 Learning Specialists all of who have classroom duties.  The school has Auslan as a second language.

To Support classrooms and the wellbeing team, the school also has an Allied Health Co-ordinator/Speech Therapist whose role is to support students and the staff with the implementation of supports and recommendations of outside Allied Health workers.

The school has embraced the guiding principles of Professional Learning Communities (PLC), which has involved all staff engaging in extensive professional learning. This professional learning has focused on understanding the guiding principles of Professional Learning Communities, learning by doing to develop an understanding of how to operate as an effective professional learning team, strengthening staff understanding of the curriculum and the development of Essential Learning Standards in the focus area of Mathematics. The school is building its teaching of literacy through the evidence based approach of `The Big 6¿. Staff have been developing their understanding of Oral Language, Phonemic Awareness, Phonics, Fluency Vocabulary and Comprehension.

Students also have the opportunity to take on leadership roles within the school community. Student leadership roles include School Captains, Junior School Council and House Captains. Both their peers and staff are involved in the process for electing student leaders, with all elected students participating in a full day leadership program at the beginning of the school year.

The school wellbeing officer works in conjunction with network student support services staff, a range of community agencies and allied health professionals to provided individualised support for our students.

For further information regarding the role description, please contact the Principal, Adam Downes via email ***********@education.vic.gov.au.

SC1  Demonstrated capacity to perform duties consistent with established guidelines and frameworks, including coordinating and supporting others in respect to specific work functions relevant to the position description.

SC2  Demonstrated capacity to work and collaborate with others in a team environment.

SC3  Demonstrated capacity to communicate effectively in a team environment, including high level oral and written communication skills.

SC4  Possess the technical knowledge and expertise relevant to the allied health area.

SC5  Demonstrated capacity to provide advice and support to management and other school staff in respect to the work area.

SC6  A commitment to professional learning and growth for both self and others.

Stockdale Rd PS is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Care TeamCase Manager to focus on providing protective and services support for schools. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with schools, including the principal class, wellbeing team members and regional staff, to enhance student attendance and well-being through establishing Care Teams and linking services for families and delivering high levels of family and student support.

School Attendance Improvement:

·         Collaborate with school leadership, including the principal class and wellbeing team, to identify and address factors affecting student attendance.

·         Implement strategies and interventions to improve overall student attendance and reduce absenteeism.

Protective and Supportive Services:

·         Provide protective services for students facing challenges, including those related to family dynamics, mental health, and socio-economic factors.

·         Work closely with families to identify and address issues impacting student well-being and academic performance.

Linking Services for Families:

·         Establish strong relationships with community organizations, social services, and other relevant agencies to facilitate access to support services for students and their families.

·         Act as a liaison between the school and external service providers to ensure a coordinated and comprehensive approach to family support.

Family and Student Support:

·         Offer high levels of support to families and students, including counselling, resource coordination, and advocacy.

·         Collaborate with educators and other school staff to create a supportive environment conducive to students' academic success.

Case Management:

·         Conduct assessments of individual student and family needs to develop personalized care plans.

·         Monitor progress, update plans as needed, and ensure the effective delivery of services to meet identified goals.

Qualifications:

·         Bachelor's or Master's degree in social work, education, counselling, or a related field.

• Previous experience in case management, school support, or a similar role.
• Knowledge of protective and support services available to students and families.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with school staff, administrators, and external service providers.
• Empathy, patience, and a commitment to improving the well-being of students and families.

This position will be based at Stockdale Rd Primary School, however the role may occur over several Latrobe Valley schools. School¿s will purchase blocks of time, to be determined between Principals, to allow the successful candidate to work across several schools at once. Regional SSS staff to liaise with successful candidate and school teams through Key 

Applicants seeking part-time employment are encouraged to apply for any teaching service position and, if they are the successful candidate, request a reduced time fraction. Such requests will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis and will be subject to the operational requirements of the school.

The Department of Education is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, and diversity and inclusion for all. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for roles within the Department. The Department recognises that the provision of family friendly, supportive, safe and harassment free workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work, diversity and safety across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for persons with a disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines).

Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via *******@education.vic.gov.au

Victorian government schools are child safe environments. Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards. All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the department's exemplar available at:

 https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/child-safe-standards/policy

The department's employees commit to upholding the department's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. The department's Values complement each school's own values and underpin the behaviours the community expects of Victorian public sector employees, including those who work in Victorian Government Schools. Information on the department values is available at:

 https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/values-department-vps-school-employees/overview

• All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.
• Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.
• A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.
• Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/Pages/default.aspx

• All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.
• Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.
• A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.
• Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/Pages/default.aspx