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St Lucy's School is a Catholic Independent School in the Dominican tradition providing high quality education to primary and secondary students with disabilities. We are a community enriched by difference; inspiring learning for a life of purpose.
At St Lucy's School we work with each student individually in order to unlock their unique potential and to encourage them to become independent. We provide a holistic education, offering outstanding academic programs taught by special educators with the support of our dedicated therapy team.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are seeking an experienced Post School Transition Coordinator to work 15 hours per week (term-time only) preferably working on a Monday and Tuesday, at our Wahroonga campus.
The role of the Post School Transition Coordinator is to support students, their families, and the school with the transition planning process to Post School opportunities. The Post School Transition Coordinator will gather information relating to the student’s Post School goals, pathways, and support needs and connect the students and their family with appropriate services and community groups. The role will predominantly focus on working with students and their families in Years 10, 11 and 12.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Support families to understand possible Post School pathways consisting of finding a job, becoming work ready and ready to find a job, study and work (e.g. apprenticeships, traineeships), community and recreational participation and social activities, increasing independence and home living.
- Engage in a collaborative transition planning process for the short and medium to long-term with students from Years 10 – 12 and their families. Goals will be considered in the following areas; Further Education and Training, Employment, Personal Care and Management, Health and Wellbeing, Social and Community Participation, Transport and Mobility.
- Schedule collaborative transition planning meetings with the student, their family and relevant school staff including the student’s class teacher and service providers where relevant.
- Gather relevant information to support successful transition planning to Post School destinations including current supports, IEPS, School reports, VET records, student profiles and interest profiles, work experience and work placement information.
- Gather information for NDIS access meetings or plan reviews which can be shared with NDIA with the families consent.
- Complete an Individual Transition Plan in collaboration with the student, parent and carer, other school staff, and providers as appropriate. The transition plan can be used by parents to present to NDIS Local Area Coordinators and planners to inform NDIS planning decisions.
- Support students and their families to share information with the NDIS, employment service providers, or other disability support providers as they choose.
- Collaborate with the Family Support Worker to build up a directory of services in student’s local area.
- Develop and maintain positive relationships between the School and service supports and community groups.
ABOUT YOU
The School's core values are Joy, Community, Courage and Truth. As such, we see the importance of recruiting talent aligned with these values.
To be successful for this role, the following experience, skills and attributes are essential.:
- Experience in a similar role or experience in transitioning young people to Post School opportunities.
- The successful applicant could also hold qualifications in education, health promotion, disability, or allied health.
- An understanding of the potential needs of people with a disability, their families and carers, including those students with complex needs.
- Demonstrated understanding of person-centred planning and a commitment to capacity building for young people.
- Solutions focused approach is essential.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills, with demonstrated ability to build rapport and interact effectively at all levels.
- Capacity to stay self-regulated in situations of high stress and problem-solve at these times.
- Demonstrated experience of working collaboratively within a team.
- High level of integrity and trust, professional demeanor, understanding of the importance of confidential information.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, great organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Current Australian Driver’s License and current and verified Working with Children Check.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Word.
- First Aid qualifications.
EXTRA BENEFITS OF WORKING AT ST LUCY'S
- As a Public Benevolent Institution, we can offer to package a component of your salary as a tax-free fringe benefit and this will increase your take home salary.
- We offer Novated Leasing, this is a financial arrangement used to salary package a motor vehicle.
- Close to public transport on Sydney's beautiful North Shore
- Onsite Car Parking available
- Personal Well-Being Initiatives and access to Employee Assistance Program
- Professional Development Plans
- Other Employee Benefits
HOW TO APPLY
For more information, please see the Position description.
To apply for this position, please email **@stlucys.nsw.edu.au the following documentation:
- Completed Application form
- Resume
- Brief Covering Letter addressed to the Principal, David Raphael (no longer than two pages) which addresses:
- The reason for your interest, and
- Your demonstrated experience and skills in relation to the role.
The school is committed to the National Safeguarding Principles for Child Safe Organisations. To ensure the safeguarding of our students, all successful applicants will be required to have a current Working with Children Check. In addition, included throughout the recruitment process are checks of suitability for employment with children.
St Lucy's School policy requires staff to have received three (3) Covid-19 vaccine doses.
Applications closes on Wednesday 6 March 2024.
