Work Type: Fixed-term - Part-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 3
Occupation: Education and training
Location: Melbourne - Eastern suburbs
Reference: 1530749
The main objective of the wellbeing engagement facilitator/program role is to be responsible for the wellbeing support needs of students and to implement programmes to assist engagement and student agency in school also to provide resources and assist planning of targeted tier one and tier two programmes for wellbeing team and whole school community.
Scope of work:
Reporting to the Wellbeing Team Leader, the engagement program role is 4 days per week at both East and West campus. Based in the East
Responsibilities:
Ensure all activities are undertaken within the policy and procedure framework of RSC and DET including the maintenance of quality case notes and timely reporting when working with individuals and/or groups of students
Work closely with student leadership groups to help student investigate and address issues students currently facing. Organise facilitate and evaluate peer leadership and mentoring programs.
Advocate, consult with staff, family and community members to create an inclusive environment with a focus on students at risk of disengagement to school through analysis of school attendance data.
Provision of individual early intervention support for students with social concerns and emerging mental health problems, participate in SSG and care team meetings.
Organise and facilitate school events that promote positive mental health such as Wear It Purple Day, school camps and student lead celebration days.
Implement and evaluate a range of early intervention, small group (Tier 2) initiatives for students based on the collection and analysis of data regarding wellbeing and social issues identified within the school community.
Participate in BRR and RRRR meetings to support, plan, resourcing and implement T1 and T2 programs school wide.
Engage external organisations / professionals to support/resource, facilitate student wellbeing programs and interventions.
Opportunity to attend any Outer East Network or school networks and report back key information to core wellbeing team
Minimum Requirements:
Degree in social sciences
Current Working with Children¿s Card
A satisfactory police criminal check
At least 2 years demonstrated relevant experience
Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.
The department is committed to diversity and inclusion and developing a workforce that is representative of the community we service. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - culture, gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQA+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for roles within the Department. The Department recognises that the provision of safe, respectful and inclusive workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work and diversity across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for staff with disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines).
Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via [email protected]
Applicants 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.
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https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/child-safe-standards/policy
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https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/values-department-vps-school-employees/overview
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