ES1-3 Social Worker-Inclusive Education and Wellbeing SpecialistJob posted: 11/11/2024
Location: Melbourne | Southern Metropolitan
Job type: Full time / From 28/01/2025 - 19/12/2025
Organisation: Schools (Government)
Salary: Salary not specified
Occupation: Health and Allied Health
Reference: 1450738
Closes: 24/11/2024
Selection CriteriaKSC2: Strong assessment and counselling skills, and an ability to develop and implement individualized support plans.
KSC3: Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, teachers, families, and external services.
KSC4: An ability to deliver professional development programs for staff and facilitate wellbeing workshops/programs for the broader school community.
KSC5: Up-to-date knowledge of current trends, best practices, and research in inclusive education.
KSC6: Knowledge of best practice interventions in supporting neurodiverse young people and the ability to develop and implement targeted programs.
RoleAttendance is Monday-Friday 8.00am to 4.06pm.
Attendance is not required over school vacation periods.
Full time is preferred, although part time will be considered for the right candidate.
The role will usually impact beyond the work area or professional field.
It seeks to gain cooperation of other staff members or members of the school community to achieve specific objectives, such as in school administration, operations or educational programs.
Direction on targets and goals is provided but the position will have some degree of latitude in determining how they are achieved.
ResponsibilitiesDevelop and implement individualized support plans for students with ASD and ADHD, in collaboration with the Inclusion team, teachers and families.Conduct assessments and evaluations to identify students' strengths, challenges, and needs related to their disabilities.Provide counseling and therapeutic interventions to enhance social skills, emotional regulation, and behavioral management.Provide individual case management support to students and families, where appropriate.Develop and implement tier 2 programs that support the development of social skills and emotional regulation.Collaborate closely with sub school teams, inclusion team, teachers, and external service providers.Conduct workshops and training sessions for school staff and parents on strategies for supporting neurodiverse students.Maintain accurate and confidential records of student progress, interventions, and outcomes.Provide written evidence as a specialist to support the Disability Profiling for students applying for funding.Meet relevant policies and legislative requirements in relation to student health information privacy.Attend student focused meetings as required.Liaise closely with sub school to support students overall wellbeing.Work collaboratively with the Student Wellbeing Team.Support the development and promotion of Inclusive education.Adhere to Child Safe Standards and the school's Child Safe Code of Conduct.Undertake other duties as required.Who May ApplyIndividuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.
EEO AND OHS CommitmentApplicants seeking part-time employment are encouraged to apply for any teaching service position.
The Department of Education is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, and diversity and inclusion for all.
Child Safe StandardsVictorian government schools are child safe environments.
Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students.
Contact:Paul Graham | 9803-6811
To apply for this role, you will be redirected to the Schools (Government) job application system.
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