Youth Support Coordinator

About the School:
Established in 1991, William Ross has provided the education thousands of students have needed to begin their careers or pursue further education.

About the Role

• Identify barriers to young people achieving outcomes and referral to appropriate support services.
• Maintain records of student contact on a daily basis.
• Support students to achieve satisfactory learning outcomes.
• Develop and foster relationships between the school and families of students to assist at risk students to remain engaged with education or training.
• Develop and monitor post program support as required to meet program performance criteria.
• Conduct home visits with students and their families, as appropriate, to advise and provide strategies for a more positive educational experience.
• Be part of the professional team working with the school and the community and liaise with students, teachers, parents, guidance officers, special needs teacher, administrative officers, officers of welfare agencies and other government departments.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team liaising with families, staff, community groups and external agencies.
• Provide students at risk of disengaging from school with the support and skills required to actively participate in learning and the community.
• Have a demonstrated understanding of case management and, where appropriate, group support to maximise engagement with education and training.
• Coordinate specific student focus activity groups within school including: homework club, student council, schools food program, breakfast club, year level parades, etc.
• With the assistance of leadership, apply for grants to maintain the continuation of programs.

About You

• A relevant qualification and experience working with youth will be highly regarded.
• Training behavioural/emotional support programs.

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 1-page written statement about how your achievements and capabilities meet the requirements of the role.

Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.

When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.