Youth Worker - Western Suburbs State Special SchoolEducation (Organisation site)Metropolitan South Region, Early Childhood and State Schools Division
Are you interested in supporting strategic initiatives that contribute to departmental commitments, with a passion for shaping the future for our children and young people? Western Suburbs State Special School is looking for someone who is dynamic, eager to learn and push the envelope when it comes to achieving results and delivering outcomes for our students.
Job detailsPosition status: Fixed Term Temporary
Position type: Full-time
Occupational group: Education & Training
Classification: AO3
Workplace Location: Job ad reference: QLD/MSR603624/24T
Closing date: 03-Dec-2024
Yearly salary: $75886 - $84201
Fortnightly salary: $2908.70 - $3227.40
Job duration: Until 04 April 2025 unless otherwise determined
At Western Suburbs State Special School, we support students in PREP through to year 12, offering tailored programs to meet their needs and support them to flourish. We aim to provide a safe, supportive and effective learning environment that creates a feeling of happiness, trust and security for students and leads to the development of their potential.
About the RoleBe part of the professional team working with the school and the community, liaising with students, teachers, parents, guidance officers, special needs teachers, administrative officers, officers of welfare agencies, and other government departments.Forge links between the school and families of students who show persistent absence from schooling to encourage students' continuous attendance at school and assist students in determining future educational requirements.Coordinate strategies and procedures to counter causes of avoidance of school situations.Identify and provide appropriate assistance to students experiencing difficulties at school and/or at home which may put them at risk of leaving school prematurely.Maintain accurate records and communicate with Leadership.Operate autonomously in the provision of business services.Coordinate the creation and maintenance of procedures and documentation relating to network support and services.Interested? To Apply: Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history).Attach a 2-page written statement in response to the attached role description.We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive. Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department. Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted. When working in regulated employment, an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services. Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE). We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
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