Youth/Social Worker

Job Description

Location: Melbourne | Northern Metropolitan

Job type: Part time / From 27/01/2023

Organisation: Education and Training

Salary: Salary not specified

Occupation: Health and Allied Health

Reference: 1320554

Selection Criteria
Demonstrated awareness and understanding of the issues encountered by young people and the ability to work alongside and support those who are experiencing barriers to education, training and employment.

Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-faceted team, fostering effective working relationships with external agencies and service providers, and knowledge of a range of support services available to young people and families.

Demonstrated ability to work collegiately with teachers and other professionals to improve the attendance of students and their engagement in the classroom.

Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work collaboratively and network with a range of people within the college and community.

University level qualifications and/or experience in Student Support Services, youth work, or a relevant welfare field. A commitment to professional learning and growth.
Role

The successful applicant will require appropriate qualifications to work in the area of student welfare and wellbeing. They will be responsible for providing counselling and program implementation to enhance student wellbeing in the school. A high level of inter personal skills and communication skills are required as this person will work as part of a team with administration, sub school managers, level co-ordinators and staff overseeing the PSD program, as well as students and parents. This person also needs to be up to date with all legislative requirements related to Child Safe laws and Mandatory Reporting.

The Youth Worker / Social Worker is responsible for working as part of the Wellbeing Team, providing counselling, support and information for students, parents and staff regarding student wellbeing issues.

The successful applicant is not be required to work during school holidays.

Responsibilities
Provide counselling support to individual students as needed.
Develop and assist in delivering pro-active classroom and extra curricula programs that improve student resilience and well-being.
Provide information and advice to Parents, Guardians and students where appropriate.
Liaise with all members of the school community, to support the wellbeing of the students.
Liase with Community Service Organisations, outside agencies, specialist programs and other professionals regarding the support needs for students, parents and the school.

Other Duties - as required by Student Wellbeing Coordinator or Principal class.

Who May Apply

Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.

EEO AND OHS Commitment

The Department of Education and Training is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, and diversity and inclusion for all. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms – gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for roles within the Department. The Department recognises that the provision of family friendly, supportive, safe and harassment free workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work, diversity and safety across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for persons with a disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines).

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants can contact Brett West, Yamatji man, in the Koorie Outcomes Division to talk about the recruitment process, the Department and supports for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people in the Department. Mobile: 0477 726 801 or email on: brett.west@education.vic.gov.au

Child Safe Standards

Victorian government schools are child safe environments. Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards. All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the Department’s exemplar available at http://www.education.vic.gov.au/about/programs/health/protect/Pages/childsafestandards.aspx

DET Values

The Department’s employees commit to upholding DET’s Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. DET’s Values complement each school’s own values and underpin the behaviours the community expects of Victorian public sector employees, including those who work in Victorian Government Schools. Information on the DET values is available at http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/workm/Pages/Public-Sector-Values.aspx

Other Information

Please include the following information:
A specific response to the selection criteria with regard to the position advertised (no more than one page per criteria);
A summary of experience and qualifications (curriculum vitae);
Names, contact details, nature of relationship to you, mobile number and email addresses of three referees who can provide information regarding your application in relation to the key selection criteria. Please note that referees other than those nominated, may also be contacted.

Thank you for your interest in this position at Montmorency Secondary College. If you have any queries regarding this position please contact Lisa Ball on 9422 1500. If you are experiencing difficulty with Recruitment Online, please contact Recruitment Online on 1800 641 943 or Contact Brigitte Hone at the College on 9422 1500.

For further information about Montmorency Secondary College refer to our website: www.montysc.vic.edu.au

Location Profile

Montmorency Secondary College (MSC) is a Year 7 to 12 College situated on seven hectares of parklands on the banks of the Plenty River. MSC has a current enrolment of approximately 1200 students and 110 teaching and school support staff.