Student Wellbeing Officer

The roles and responsibilities are:
Work as a member of the school's wellbeing team in the delivery of student wellbeing services
Providing support in areas such as student attendance, engagement and mental health
Providing students with support and/or appropriate referrals in difficult situations such as during times of grief, or when students are facing personal or emotional challenges
Providing pastoral care and guidance to students about values and ethical matters, referring students, or sourcing appropriate services to meet their needs, which may involve access to services in the community
Supporting students and staff to create an environment that promotes the physical, emotional, social and intellectual development and wellbeing of all students
Supporting students and staff to create an environment of cooperation and mutual respect, and promoting an understanding of diversity within the range of cultures and relevant traditions.
To provide informal support; this includes during recess and lunch breaks
To work with teachers on behavioural support for the best management of individual students and their needs
To provide support to teachers as required
To provide workshops to students; this includes such things as social skills and resiliency
Must have a Cert IV or higher in a related Wellbeing area such as counselling, youth work, pastoral care, education, etc.
Proposed Days- Wednesday 10:30- 2:30, Thursdays 8:00- 3:00
Role- Art wellbeing program- well-being officer working with class groups and individuals using art and a range of different mediums to engage students to build resilience, self-esteem, self-efficacy and confidence.
It also focuses on helping students to work collaboratively and build strong communication and social skills.
Individual students with mental health issues are supported through the collaborative group work using art; however, in addition, the wellbeing officer will be required to provide one-on-one support for a few identified students.
The wellbeing officer will also be part of a team approach to support our students at risk.
They will be working collaboratively with university social workers in the art wellbeing program to provide maximum support for our students.
Job Types: Casual, Contract
Contract length: 6 months
Pay: $35.00 – $40.00 per hour
Expected hours: 10 – 20 per week
Benefits:
Professional development assistance
Schedule:
Day shift
Education:
Certificate I - IV (Required)
Work Authorisation:
Australia (Required)
Work Location: In person
Application Deadline: 28/01/2024
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