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SalaryStudent Wellbeing
Role
Operating in collaboration with the Department of Education and Training's Area-based multi-disciplinary teams, this role will have the following functions:
- provide direct counselling support and other early intervention services for individual students and groups identified as at-risk and/or experiencing or demonstrating mild to moderate mental health needs;
- coordinate supports for students with critical needs both within and external to the school, including proactively working with regions and other health professionals to engage further support as required; and
- enhance promotion and prevention activities in the school by contributing to whole school health and wellbeing plans, building the capability of teaching staff and school leadership to manage student health and wellbeing, and helping to embed mental health promotion and prevention programs and strategies in the school.
Responsibilities
1. Deliver professional support service/s in a school/s, including the direct counselling for students with a range of mental health issues, applying sound theoretical knowledge and practical expertise.
2. Plan and implement evidence-based intervention strategies for students with complex needs including collaborating with families, other professionals and agencies when appropriate, and manage the associated risks.
3. Work collaboratively with the school to contribute to policies and operational practices that will guide the work of others, including other school wellbeing staff and teachers.
4. Demonstrate leadership and provide professional learning to others, such as teachers and other school wellbeing staff, to build the capacity of schools to improve students’ learning and developmental outcomes.
5. Liaise with other Department areas (including secondary school nurses and Student Support Services staff) and external service providers where necessary to provide support to students.
6. Maintain professional competence and continued professional learning, including attending professional development activities throughout the year.
7. Meet relevant policies and legislative requirements in relation to student health information privacy.
Please assure to respond to all 6 Selection Criteria in your application only then will your application be considered.
Selection Criteria
- Demonstrated experience in assessing, conceptualising and analysing wellbeing issues, and providing evidence-based direct counselling for a range of mental health issues.
- Demonstrated experience in planning and implementing evidence-based intervention strategies for clients with complex needs.
- Demonstrated ability to input into the development, implementation and evaluation of policies and strategies relating to mental health and wellbeing.
- Highly developed communication, networking and interpersonal skills including the ability to liaise effectively with a wide range of people.
- Ability to provide leadership and professional learning that informs and influences the work of others involved in the engagement and wellbeing of children and young people.
- Clear understanding of legislative requirements regarding privacy of health information.
Location Profile
Clifton Springs Primary School
Our motto is Innovate, Engage, Excel and our aim is to engage our community through valuing Respect, Responsibility and Kindness.
The school prides itself on its culture of learning with staff working in cooperative Professional Learning Teams (PLTs) and engaging in weekly professional learning opportunities.
A strong focus on individualised student learning is at the core of our work with each student setting goals in Literacy, Numeracy and personal growth, a feature.
We believe that students have the greatest chance of reaching their potential if there is collaboration between students, staff and families. This cooperative approach is what makes our school an active and vibrant "learning community". We want our families to be partners in learning and we promote this through Student Led Conferences, open days, family events, assemblies, formal and informal meetings, student support groups and regular learning opportunities being provided for families in classroom support, child development and networking.
An active School Council and a Parents' and Friends Association are integral to the success of the school.
Our School Vision:
We are a safe and inclusive school where all students are curious, engaged and challenged to always do their best. Together we nurture positive relationships, student voice and a lifelong love of learning
School Values
Values are shared beliefs about how we work together. They influence our choices and provide a framework to guide our intentions, actions and decisions in the workplace and in the communities in which we operate. The following three core values we believe will lay the foundation for our future success.
• Respect - Treat everyone with equal consideration. Be accepting of others and their differences.
• Responsibility - Be accountable for your actions. Contribute positively to the school and wider community.
• Kindness - The quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate. Being kind often requires courage and strength.
School Focus
Student Achievement: If teachers and students have high expectations and practice excellence is built through feedback, coaching and learning in collaborative teams, student learning growth and outcomes will improve.
Student Engagement: If students have an authentic voice in their own learning, and school processes and practices encourage them to plan their own pathways, then learning confidence and high aspirations for their futures will be built.
Student Wellbeing: If preventative programs and social and emotional learning is integrated in learning, together with wellbeing support for students and families, health and wellbeing will be fostered.
Our key focus areas will continue to revolve around excellence in teaching and learning and the implementation of curiosity and powerful learning through a strong authentic student voice, agency and leadership.
To support our Vision Statement and Values we promote a curriculum that provides a positive and cooperative learning environment in where students are supported to achieve their potential.
The curriculum is planned and delivered based on the Victorian Curriculum by teams of teachers using an integrated framework incorporating all key learning areas. At all levels, a variety of teaching and learning strategies are in place to develop effective literacy and numeracy skills.
Further to the student centred focus of the school, we have a strong and established student leadership program through House Captains, SHINE Captains, School Captains, Life Skill Captains and a Student Representative Council made up of students in Years 3-6. Students have increased opportunities to have voice and agency over their own learning.
The school has an extensive information and communication technology network with computers, laptops and mobile digital devices deployed across the school. We have a BYOD program from Years 3-6.
Grounds development has been a priority for the school community, and includes the addition of sensory stations, a cubby, an immersed library, and the participation in a wide range of environmental projects.
To complement the curriculum areas, many enrichment programs are provided including: Bicycle Education, Lunchtime Activities, Interschool Sport, House Sport, Camping/Excursions and Life Education.
The school actively promotes the health and well-being of the total school community, exemplified by our whole school SHINE program, Fitness program, Buddies, Healthy Relationships, Personal Development, Anti- Bullying, Sun Smart, Staff Health and Well-being, Health and Human Relations and Out of School Hours Care.
If you have any questions regarding this position, please call 03 5251 3***.
