Youth Support Worker
Full-time Permanent

Closes: 04 August 2020

Classification: School Assistant 4
Salary: $66,371 - $71,867 plus superannuation
Position No: 42082
Directorate: Education
Advertised (Gazettal date): 28 July 2020
Contact Officer: Lyndsee Mahl on Lyndsee.Mahl@ed.act.edu.au or (02) 6142 3403

------------

Details: An exciting opportunity exists to join the collaborative team at Kingsford Smith School. As a member of the Student Wellbeing team the successful applicant will be required to develop, implement and manage programs appropriate for young adolescents aimed at engaging them in learning and; enhancing their social skills and personal development.
These programs will support school connectedness and general health and wellbeing. Duties will also include, assisting students to access appropriate external community-based youth support services as well as take a proactive role to liaise with parents, school and relevant community or government agencies. Maintain accurate records that support the evaluation of the program/s. The successful applicant will possess sound knowledge and understanding of current issues affecting young people.

Eligibility/Other Requirements:

* Tertiary qualification in Youth work or related field is desirable.
* Prior to commencing in this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 may be required. For further information on Working with Vulnerable People registration refer to - https://www.accesscanberra.act.gov.au/app/answers/detail/a_id/1804.

Note: As part of the School Assistant 4 classification the officer is required to work six days ( in addition to the four days Professional Learning) during stand down periods between school terms to undertake duties as directed, for example program preparation. This will normally be two days within each stand down period, subject to negotiation with the Principal.

How to Apply: The online application form requires a written response to the Selection Criteria and a curriculum vitae to be provided as a minimum.

Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button below.

Apply Now

Youth Support Worker

Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development Directorate ACT All Canberra ACT

Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development Directorate ACT

You may be interested in these jobs