Youth Worker - White Rock State School , Education

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of young individuals? Do you believe in creating a nurturing environment where every student can thrive? If so, we invite you to join our dynamic team at White Rock State School as a dedicated Youth Worker. This role is offered on a full-time basis.
Job details Position status Permanent
Position type Flexible
Occupational group Education & Training
Classification AO3
Workplace Location Cairns region
Job ad reference QLD/FNR538965/24P
Closing date 06-Feb-2024
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Fortnightly salary
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Salary Other
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Contact person Bea Sammut
Contact details 0402 567 296
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Responsibilities include:

• Be part of the professional team working with the school and the community and liaise with students, teachers, parents, guidance officers, special needs teacher, administrative officers, officers of welfare agencies and other government departments.
• Monitor the attendance policy as a means of increasing awareness of students experiencing problems and allow for intervention before such problems get out of hand.
• Forge links between the school and families of students who show persistent absence from schooling to encourage students' continuous attendance at school and to assist students determine future educational requirements.
• Identify and provide appropriate assistance to students experiencing difficulties at school and/or at home which may put them at risk of leaving school prematurely.
• Maintain spreadsheets, data bases and accurate record keeping.
• Contribute to a positive, caring and supportive school image in the community.
• Advise the Principal of students who may be at risk (at home or in the school environment).
• Home visits with student/s and their families to advise and provide strategies for a more positive educational experience.
• Developing and implementing programs dealing with social skills/assertiveness/self-esteem/etc.
• Coordinating strategies and procedures to counter cause/s of avoidance of school situation.
• Liaising between school community members such as student, fellow students, teachers, administration, parents and Guidance Officer in understanding strategies to regain more positive educational outcomes for the individual.

Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
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 in response to the attached role description.

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.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote and .
For a full list of the position responsibilities and mandatory requirements, please ensure you download the attached role description and candidate information fact sheet and follow the instructions.
Documents
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
Role Description
Information Package for Applicants