Student And Family Engagement Officer

Details: The position is responsible for providing effective trauma informed interventions for students and families, across Flexible Education. As part of a multidisciplinary team, the SFEO will also identify, develop and implement community development and wellbeing initiatives that work to strengthen the educational outcomes for students. These positions will work directly with students and families, which could involve completing outreach in settings such as homes, schools and community.

Eligibility/ Other Requirements:

Essential

• Currents drivers’ licence is essential.

Highly Desirable experience for the ASO6 Level

• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Trauma Informed Practice
• Demonstrated experience in case management and working with young people;
• Access to personal vehicle is desirable.
• A sound knowledge and understanding of the social and economic issues affecting children, young people and their families within the ACT Government.
• Prior to commencing in this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) ACT 2011 will be required;
• For further information on Working with Vulnerable people registrations refer to: www.legislation.act.gov.au/a/2011-44/default.asp and https://www.accesscanberra.act.gov.au/app/answers/detail/a_id/1804

Essential qualifications and experience for the Health Professional Level 3:

• Tertiary qualifications in Social Work
• Current professional registration:  Social worker membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers or eligibility for membership
• At least three years post qualification experience in a relevant field of case management working with children and families.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Trauma Informed Practice
• Demonstrated experience in case management and working with young people
• Currents drivers’ licence is essential.
• Access to personal vehicle is desirable.
• A sound knowledge and understanding of the social and economic issues affecting children, young people and their families within the ACT Government.
• Prior to commencing in this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) ACT 2011 will be required;
• For further information on Working with Vulnerable people registrations refer to: www.legislation.act.gov.au/a/2011-44/default.asp and https://www.accesscanberra.act.gov.au/app/answers/detail/a_id/1804

Note: This is a temporary position available immediately for a period of 12 months with the possibility of extension up to 12 months and/or permanency. A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only.

How to Apply: For further information, please visit www.jobs.act.gov.au