Selection CriteriaSC1 ¿ Qualification in social work, counselling, psychology or relevant community health or welfare field (desired not required) or experience in a school setting supporting student welfare.
SC2- Understanding of the common approaches, policies, programs and research relating to student wellbeing. For example; Berry St Education Model, Respectful Relationships, Multi-tiered systems of support, The Resilience Project, Zones of Regulation, School Wide Positive Behavior Support framework.
SC3 ¿ Ability to facilitate and collectively implement programs and procedures that address the social and emotional learning needs of students within the school community.
SC4 ¿ Ability to provide confidential, tailored and appropriate individual support to students and staff, including one on one and small group counseling and referral to external agencies as required. For example; Orange Door, DFFH, Allied Health, Bluebird.
SC5 ¿ Demonstrated high level of written and verbal communication skills and high level interpersonal skills including the capacity to construct positive relationships with staff, external agencies and parents as required in the wellbeing space.
RoleRange 3 is distinguished by the introduction of management responsibility and accountability for the delivery of professional support services. 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. This latitude will generally be limited by standard procedures and school policy. Deviation from standard procedures and school policy will require guidance and direction from senior management.
The provision of business management responsibilities becomes a feature at range 3. Management of staff to achieve the expected outcomes is a key responsibility. Staff management issues will be resolved with minimal reference to senior management, although guidance will be required in more complex cases. Senior management will be provided with timely reports and advice, although this will generally be confined to matters relating to the immediate work area, service provision or
