Overview
Join our close-knit team at Ipswich North State School as a dynamic and compassionate Youth Worker. We are seeking exceptional support staff to build strong connections with students and our community. We encourage you to apply now to join our community.
About Us
Ipswich North State School is a small community committed to providing positive educational outcomes for our students. Established in 1867, Ipswich North State School has a rich history and currently caters for approximately 215 students across P-6.
About The Role
As a Youth Worker, you will engage with students who need some extra support with school. You will be passionate about supporting young people and build strong relationships with students, staff and families. You will be a fixture in the playground and classrooms to walk with students as they build their communication, organisational and social skills. You will have a Blue Card and knowledge of relevant policies, procedures and programs to support student attendance and engagement.
Your role
Responsibilities Include
* 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.
Interested? To Apply
* Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should be familiar with your relevant work history).
* Attach a written statement (1-page maximum) about how your achievements and capabilities meet the requirements of the role.
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.
Occupational group Education & Training
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