Job type: Full time / From 28/01/2025
Organisation: Schools (Government)
Salary: Salary not specified
Occupation: Education and Training
Reference: 1460904
Selection CriteriaSC 1 Highly developed communication, networking and interpersonal skills including the ability to work collaboratively and network with a wide range of people and services within the education and health sectors and wider community with a demonstrated ability to assess trending needs and to identify and broker partnerships with organisations to meet these needsSC 2 Experience in the identification, development and implementation of programs, procedures and policies that foster resilience in children and young people and address their social, emotional and educational needsSC 3 Demonstrated ability to design, deliver or broker professional learning on wellbeing topics, for teachers, support staff and other relevant professionals, related to student engagement and wellbeingSC 4 Demonstrated ability to provide leadership, supervision and support to a multidisciplinary team, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and relevant policiesSC 5 Demonstrated ability to deliver a comprehensive service to children and young people from 0-16 years, families and the wider community within an educational environmentSC 6 Highly developed counselling skills and extensive experience in counselling adolescents presenting with a range of issues, including the ability to manage critical incidentsRoleThe successful applicant will be required to work an additional 114 hours during school holidays.
The Wellbeing Director at Doveton College supports children and young people with specific social and emotional needs to engage with education.
An integral component of this role is to facilitate support for teachers and support staff when working with children and students at risk of disengaging from education, or experiencing crisis in their home life.
The Wellbeing Director also coordinates relevant referrals and supports for families and contributes to the development of high-quality programs that promote wellbeing and engagement throughout the College, from Early Learning through to Year 9.
The Wellbeing Director is a member of the School Improvement Team and makes a significant contribution to the development of strategic plans, implementation, and continuous improvement.
The Wellbeing Director is responsible for the multidisciplinary Wellbeing team and associated service providers, including those through Student Support Services.
ResponsibilitiesFacilitate intensive support for children and young people with specific social, emotional and educational needs through College-based interventions, including counselling, and referral to SSSOs and Allied Health agencies.Assess, plan and intervene in wellbeing programs for children and young people with specific social, emotional and educational needs who are at risk of disengaging from school or ELC.Provide appropriate advice to teaching and support staff regarding the impact that a student's situation may have upon their learning and suggest strategies to promote the student's/child's wellbeing and prevent disengagement, particularly primary prevention and early intervention.As a member of the leadership team contribute, develop and implement key policy initiatives within the College.Manage delivery of the Wellbeing programs budgetary, administrative and operational targets.Assist with the development of appropriate professional learning activities for staff in the area of wellbeing and engagement.Provide high-quality advice and support to the school community including the Early Learning Centre, in the development and implementation of programs, procedures and policies on the wellbeing of students, particularly those at risk of disengagement from education.Develop and implement operational policy and strategies and resource allocations.Advise the Leadership Team of any critical incidents impacting on student wellbeing in a timely manner.Attend regular meetings with the wider Leadership Team to exchange appropriate and relevant information in keeping with current legislation and regulations.Facilitate regular Wellbeing related meetings.Collaborate with College staff, Student Support Services and support agencies to develop and implement a range of programs and interventions with students and the school community that foster resilience, improve attendance and respond to identified social, emotional and educational needs.Foster working relationships with key stakeholders, including MOU development, oversight and review.Oversee the Wellbeing Team's case notes in line with Doveton College Policy/Procedures.Provide regular supervision to the Wellbeing Team.Oversee the work responsibilities of the Wellbeing Team.Undertake regular Supervision.Provide wider Leadership in the identification and analysis of emerging student wellbeing issues and coordinate specialist advice on the range of appropriate interventions.Oversee the PSD/DI Program and OOHC Program ensuring compliance with DE Policies.Attend relevant Student Support Groups/Care Team Meetings, Case Conferencing as required.Any other duties as required by the Principal.Who May ApplyQualification in Bachelor of Social Work, Bachelor of Psychology, Bachelor of Youth Work or higher.
EEO AND OHS CommitmentApplicants 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.
Child Safe StandardsVictorian 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.
Conditions of EmploymentAll 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.Location ProfileDoveton College is a unique, diverse and vibrant learning community located in the South Eastern suburbs of Melbourne.
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