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SalaryBracken Ridge State High School is seeking applications for a dynamic self-starter to join our team as Youth Support Coordinator on a permanent part-time basis (2 days per week). Within this role you will have the opportunity to: - Refer at risk students to appropriate agencies and support services that will assist students to overcome barriers to education and training. - Provide individual support, case management and, where appropriate, group support to students to maximise their engagement with education and training. Apply now to become an important part of our team making a difference in the lives of our students.
About the Department of Education:
The Department of Education are dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support by treating everyone with respect and dignity. This starts with recruitment and selection. The methods of assessing suitability in the recruitment process may vary. This includes making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process and employee lifecycle.
About Bracken Ridge State High School:
At Bracken Ridge State High School we enact the Bracken Ridge Way of Working to enable our students to Strive to Accomplish. We are an admired community school that knows each child and their path. This is a central part of our school community and enables us to work as a team to ensure our students are able to succeed. Our vision is 'A community inspiring respectful, responsible and resilient learners. A place where all students find their path for success.' We value a strong sense of belonging and positive partnerships and this enhances the learning experiences of our students.
Role:
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Identify barriers to young people achieving outcomes and referral to appropriate support services.
- Maintain records of student contact on a daily basis.
- Support students to achieve satisfactory learning outcomes.
- Develop and monitor post program support as required to meet program performance criteria.
- Develop and foster relationships between the school and families of students to assist at risk students to remain engaged with education or training.
- Conduct home visits with students and their families, as appropriate, to advise and provide strategies for a more positive educational experience.
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
How to Apply:
- Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
- Attach a 1-page written statement about how your achievements and capabilities meet the requirements of the role.
We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.
Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.
Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.
Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).
The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies. ( https://alt-qed.qed.qld.gov.au/working-with-us/induction/department/human-resources/inclusion-and-diversity#:~:text=Pathways%20to%20Parity,participate%20fully%20in%20our%20workplaces. )
