ES1-4 Student Wellbeing Centre Manager and Counsellor Department of Education VIC – Warrnambool VIC
Thank you for your interest in the advertised position at Warrnambool College.
At a time of exciting growth and continuous school improvement, this is an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated, dynamic professional to be part of our team.
At Warrnambool College we achieve success through persistence, resilience and mutual respect.
The College values are: Resilience, strength, mutual respect, courage, trust, global learners, honesty, accountability and persistence.
Our moral purpose is to improve educational outcomes and opportunities not just for our students, but for every student.
Based on this ethos, we promote the ideal that every Warrnambool student should thrive.
School Profile Warrnambool College is a Year's 7-12 secondary school situated within parkland in the eastern area of the city of Warrnambool.
Students from the City of Warrnambool and the surrounding rural districts attend the school which has a stable student population of more than 1150 students with boys and girls in approximately equal numbers.
Our staffing profile of approximately 150 members includes 3 Assistant Principals, 20 Leading Teachers, teaching and education support staff, wellbeing team members and a separate reengagement staffing complement.
Warrnambool College strives to provide quality pathways for all students.
Student Welfare Warrnambool College has a student welfare structure which is based upon the organisation of students into six House Groupings.
Each House has a House Leader supported by two Assistants.
There is a strong focus on Pastoral Care.
Our College Wellbeing centre encompasses our Wellbeing coordinator, Student Counsellors, 'Big Life' program coordinator, School Nurse and Speech Pathologist who all play a vital role in caring for students at all year levels.
Selection Criteria KSC1 Demonstrated high level knowledge of relevant policy context, evidence-based approaches, programs and research relating to child and adolescent health and development.
KSC2 A demonstrated capacity to effectively implement and manage intervention strategies that address advanced and complex cases including critical incidents and those involving cross-profession or agency collaboration.
KSC3 Demonstrated high level organisational, communication and inter-personal skills including the ability to work effectively with young people, parents/carers and teachers as well as professionals in the education and health systems.
KSC4 Demonstrated capacity to successfully develop, lead and manage programs in a learning environment that meet the identified needs of vulnerable students and parents/carers.
KSC5 A demonstrated capacity to deliver professional learning to staff and a commitment to ongoing professional learning in order to enhance wellbeing in a school setting.
Role Student Wellbeing Leaders work in schools to support young people to achieve academic success, psychological health, and social and emotional wellbeing.
The Student Wellbeing Leader will provide high quality advice and support to students and staff.
They will support and comply with DE and College procedures and policies in order to best support the wellbeing of students and to build the capacity of staff.
They will provide individualised support to students to foster resilience, improve attendance and respond to identified social, emotional and educational needs.
Responsibilities Meet with relevant staff, and parents to identify wellbeing needs, develop a case management plan and provide support, advocacy, referral and information as required.
Liaise with external agencies, as appropriate, for ongoing case management.
Maintain comprehensive and confidential data collection and records related to student case management plans.
Conduct parent meetings including home visits where appropriate.
Provide effective support, including counselling, to the student community and liaise with and, where appropriate, refer students to outside agencies.
Liaise with the Learning Community Leaders in the implementation of the College's and DE's Student Wellbeing and Engagement Policy.
Assist students in need to obtain books and equipment and uniform.
Investigate and implement appropriate programs in response to the welfare needs of students.
This position description describes in general terms the normal duties which the Student Wellbeing Leader is expected to undertake.
However, the duties described may vary or be amended from time to time without changing the level of responsibility associated with the position.
Who May Apply
Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.
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