At a Glance
- Tasks: Support students with educational and emotional challenges while collaborating with teachers and families.
- Company: Corinda State High School, dedicated to fostering student well-being.
- Benefits: Inclusive work environment, professional development, and community engagement.
- Other info: Join a passionate team committed to student success and well-being.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives and help them thrive academically and socially.
- Qualifications: Experience in youth support or education, strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 $ per year.
As the Youth Worker you will liaise between students, school personnel, and the home parents/guardians of students to provide support around educational, social, emotional or behaviour issues.
- 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.
- Monitor the attendance policy as a means of increasing awareness of students experiencing problems and allow for intervention before such problems get out of hand.
- Forge links between the school and families of students who show persistent absence from schooling to encourage students' continuous attendance at school and to assist students determine future educational requirements.
- 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 spreadsheets, data bases, accurate record keeping and additional administrative support as required.
Please view the Role description for a full list of responsibilities.
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.
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