Student Engagement And Support Coordinator

Full Time

Warragul Based

Applications close 5pm Tuesday 4th June 2024

Please note: CCG reserves the right to close this advertisement early if a suitable applicant is found before the specified closing date.

Come join our innovative educational community and embark on a professional journey like no other!

We are a not-for-profit organisation, with dedicated staff that make learning come to life through hands on, practical education tailored to each student's unique needs - and we're looking for a Student Engagement and Support Coordinator to help work with our students their circumstances.

Are you looking for purpose filled role where you can support students who have, or are at risk of, disengaging from education?

Do you want to work with students, families, and staff to facilitate modified pathways and provide additional supports to improve wellbeing and education outcomes for students?

Then our students need you!

The roles requires a high level of organisation and emotional intelligence and will support all staff and students, in the development of community across all campus’s, promoting a sense of belonging. Working closely with the Lead Teacher - Innovation and Excellence, the Projects Administrator, and the Wellbeing Team, the role will focus on student transitions, wellbeing and engagement throughout our student’s journey with ECG.

This role is based on term time only, so that's school holidays off!

Engagement Portfolio

• Working with the various teams across the organisation
• Identify barriers to Engagement and develop strategies to support students and families to navigate them.
• Further develop and ensure engagement processes and procedures are in place and being followed.
• Support staff, student’s and families/carers in the development of quality Engagement Improvement Agreements (EIA’s)
• Demonstrate best engagement practices with a focus on providing individualized, quality pathways.
• Represent leadership at Care Meetings such as PSG, OOHC, and ISP, (if required)
• Track and manage student absence data and proactively encourage strong attendance.
• Celebrate the achievement of attendance goals.
• Liaise with stakeholders and community services/agencies to develop and extend pathways for support.
• Identify students (families) requiring additional support or ‘at risk’ and refer to appropriate services/agencies.
• Facilitating and promoting community building and wellbeing education programs both internally, and externally.
• Complete case notes, recording of client data, writing client reports, maintaining a high level of discretion, confidentiality, and adhering to Privacy requirements.
• Assist with the collection of relevant documentation to assist with collation of NCCD such as IEP’s, Support Plans, Engagement Improvement Agreements and relevant medical reports and documentation.
• Liaise with DET and other agencies as required regarding attendance and engagement.

Student Voice and Agency

• Assist the Lead Teacher – Innovation and Excellence
• Develop, deliver and interpret student (and learning community) surveys and forums for input and empowerment.
• Create opportunities for students to have input into the development of school processes and procedures.
• In collaboration with curriculum lead and education staff enhance opportunities for students to have input into their own learning pathways including the development of goals and the celebration of successes.

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA

• Demonstrated experience building community through Engagement and Supporting the wellbeing of young people and their families.
• A developed understanding of the role of voice and agency in empowering client/students and building resilience.
• Knowledge and experience liaising with community support services including referral, advocacy, and mandatory reporting as required. This includes assisting families in crisis.
• Demonstrated experience in facilitating care meetings, creating care plans, record keeping and maintaining confidentiality.
• Demonstrated skills in creating and tracking client/student data, then using this information to drive quality practice and procedures.
• Demonstrated knowledge of alternative educational pathways and transitions to employment (desired)

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS

• Clear Police check

• Clear Working with Children check

QUALIFICATIONS

• Certificate IV in Mental Health, a certificate IV in Youth Work or a diploma in community services or other related courses.

If this sounds like the next step you want to take to make a difference to the community in a meaningful way, please submit your application with resume and cover letter addressing the selection criteria listed above.

For further information please see our website https://ccg.asn.au/jobs/

PD available on request.

Community College Gippsland (CCG) is a child safe organisation with zero tolerance for child abuse and is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all students. CCG supports and adheres to Child Safety Standards.

United we belong. Together we thrive.

The CCG community welcomes people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities. We are enhanced by our diversity and learn through inclusion, respect and understanding.

At CCG we:

• Provide a safe and inclusive environment that is free from discrimination

• Empower students and harness their uniqueness through voice and agency

• Ensure equal employment opportunities for all and encourage the participation of underrepresented staff

• Celebrate the differences of our people and recognise their unique contributions to our community