Youth/Social Worker 0.6 FTE

Overview

Work type: Part time

Salary: Salary not specified

Grade: Ed Support Level 1-Range 3

Occupation: Health and Allied Health

Location: Northern Metropolitan

Reference: 1478299

Location Profile

The community of Greenvale has long-awaited its own a secondary school and is eager for it to be a success story: the secondary school of choice for local families and a school of which all in the community can be proud. The future of education for Greenvale is now here and students will be prepared for, and encouraged to dream, believe, and achieve.

Staff who work in our school will be welcomed into a high supportive staff culture that also has high expectations for ourselves. This is balanced with remote and flexible working opportunities and professional learning for all staff.

Our school opened in 2022 with brand new facilities and is growing steadily. In 2025, the College has Year 7 - 10 student cohorts. We will add a year level every year following. In 2025, the College adds the Year 11 cohort and our senior secondary options to ensure all students have excellent opportunities and outcomes after their schooling.

At Greenvale Secondary College, we have a thoroughly documented curriculum that focuses on the use of developmental rubrics and promoting learning growth for all students. This approach is paired with our Instructional Model and Positive Learning Framework that ensures we focus on supporting individual students wherever they are at in their learning and social development, to ensure our students can feel successful and challenged to be their best.

Our school vision, mission and values were developed in partnership with the community and are:

Vision:

We stay at the forefront of education to encourage the development of the whole student, providing them with the knowledge, skills and confidence to succeed and become lifelong learners who are generous, active and informed citizens.

Mission:

We are on a mission to provide the best education we can for our students by partnering with our community and fostering the natural care and passion our staff have to make a difference.

Values:

Excellence: We relentlessly pursue excellence and achieve our best

Leadership: We support and influence others to achieve more than they thought possible

Respect: We respect others for who they are and value their opinions

Teamwork: We work together to achieve our goals through trust and mutual support

Selection Criteria

SC1. Demonstrated understanding of the needs of young people in an educational setting

SC2. Sound knowledge and understanding of mandatory reporting procedures, confidentiality and student rights

SC3. Knowledge of and experience implementing relevant wellbeing programs.

SC4. Ability to engage and build rapport with young people and families

SC5. Demonstrated ability in the use of ICT systems with a high level of computer literacy

SC6. Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with others and contribute to team objectives

SC7. Demonstrated organisational and time management skills leading to effective outcomes

Role

The youth worker role works directly with individuals and groups of students to provide direct support or intervention to address barriers to engagement and learning.

It is expected that a person in this position will:

Be an effective and dynamic team member and develop cooperative working relationships

Championing confidentiality, respect, equity, access and inclusion for all

Liaise and consult with the Sub School Team including Assistant Principal, Student Services Manager and Year Level Leaders to best support the students and their families.

Demonstrate high-level communication skills and professional behaviour when interacting with parents, students and colleagues - including listening and speaking skills which result in people being at ease, as well as the ability to communicate effectively in writing

Demonstrate an appreciation and understanding of the learning, motivational and academic needs of students and a proven capacity to work effectively with them and the adults with whom they come into contact, using appropriate problem solving techniques

Demonstrated personal qualities of confidentiality, empathetic understanding, warmth and genuineness, patience, tact, self-acceptance, openness, reliability and assertiveness, as well as being non-judgemental, supportive, positive, encouraging and respectful of the dignity of people

Contribute to a positive, caring and supportive school image in the community

Responsibilities

Specific Duties - Management

Responsible for the effective coordination, delivery, evaluation and refinement of student services.

Ensure all programs are in alignment with the Colleges strategic plan

Prioritise the immediacy of short-term, long-term and periodic intervention of student support services in accordance with student needs

Provide case management support to identified students, including attending individual care team meetings and class student review meetings.

Ensure that timely and regular Student Support Group Meetings/ Care Team Meetings are conducted for students whom require this level of support/ intervention.

Ensure good communication is maintained between school and home for students working with Student Services Centre

Facilitating student participation in programs or activities that foster life, recreational skill and network building.

Build and maintain networks and partnerships with external agencies and stakeholders to achieve practical and meaningful social-emotional and wellbeing supports for young people.

Support the facilitation of external support providers within the school. Ie supporting Tier 2 interventions facilitated by external service.

Specific Duties - Administration

Refer students to specialised services when needed

Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of the Colleges policies and procedures, particularly relating to students who require case management

Assist in communication strategies to ensure staff and students are kept informed of relevant changes to policy and course requirements

Develop and provide regular reports as required

Complete case notes on a daily basis.

Undertake special tasks or contribute to events as required

Pro-actively share information and identify and escalate any issues, difficulties or problems; follow up to ensure that any issues are resolved and communicated appropriately

Qualifications Desired:

• Desired tertiary qualifications in areas of youth work, social work, community development or similar.
• experience
• Working with Childrens Check

Who May Apply

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

EEO AND OHS Commitment

Applicants seeking part-time employment are encouraged to apply for any teaching service position and, if they are the successful candidate, request a reduced time fraction. Such requests will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis and will be subject to the operational requirements of the school.

The Department of Education 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).

Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via [email protected]

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:

https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/child-safe-standards/policy

DE Values

The department's employees commit to upholding the department's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. The department'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 department values is available at:

https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/values-department-vps-school-employees/overview

Other Information

• As a College, we prioritise developing the skills of our staff and students, with observation, measurement, goal setting and improvement for all. We run a targeted coaching program and offer a leadership development pipeline for staff aspiring to school leadership and positions of responsibility.
• We offer flexible working arrangements to all staff including a working from home option.

• Applications should be constructed, and attached, as one PDF document.
• Applications (single document) should include your cover letter, CV, response to the Key Selection Criteria and a list of 3 relevant referees.
• Applications should be saved as a PDF.

Conditions of Employment

• All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.
• Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.
• A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.
• Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/Pages/default.aspx