Selection CriteriaSC1 Demonstrated high level of skills and knowledge - qualifications, experience with young people, knowledge of current issues facing young people, knowledge of outside support agencies.
SC2 Demonstrated capacity to successfully develop and manage relationships with students, families and external organisations.
SC3 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.
SC4 Demonstrate commitment to professional learning and growth for both self and others
RoleAttendance during school vacation periods is not required.
Victoria University Secondary College is seeking a qualified, experienced Youth Worker to join our Student Wellbeing Team. The position requires the provision of a range of services appropriate to the needs of young people. The successful applicant will work with and support young people both individually and in groups, by developing and facilitating programmes that address social, behavioural, welfare, developmental and protection needs for our students. The position is an ongoing full-time position.
Range 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 educational program and is unlikely to impact substantially on whole of school operations.
This is the minimum range for positions that carry a mandatory qualification requirement of not less than four years. Professional student support positions become a feature at range 3 (e.g. therapists, psychologists) where standard professional services are delivered. Professional support and guidance will be close at hand and deviation from standard procedures and school policy will require gu
