Youth Worker - Southport Flexible School
Contract:
Continuing, Full-time
Start:
As soon as can be negotiated
Note:
Previous applicants need not apply
ABOUT THE ORGANISATION
Southport Flexible School is a Catholic School in the Edmund Rice tradition. There are 21 Flexible Schools throughout Australia that offer a full-time, multi-year secondary education program for young people who have disengaged from mainstream schooling. Enrolled young people may present a broad range of complex education and social needs, and flexible schools respond with a variety of flexible and innovative teaching and learning practices, including vocational planning and the development of social connectedness.
The purpose of a flexible school is to provide young people with a varied and holistic set of learning experiences supporting them to identify and pursue an individual transition to adulthood, employment, further education and training, and social connectedness.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Youth Worker supports, designs, and develops engagement, wellbeing, and social inclusion responses and program activities that directly enhance the engagement of the young people who attend the school. All program activities complement the educational programmes on offer and support the learning engagement of young people. Some of these programmes include outdoor adventure-based learning, sports and self-reflection workshops.
Typical Duties
Supporting effective learning and teaching programmes for young people in both middle and senior phases of secondary education.
Promoting and supporting the physical health and emotional wellbeing of the young people.
Contributing to the development and implementation of the FLC's objectives and planning.
Contributing to the maintenance of a supportive and inclusive school environment.
Building relationships and collaborating with the school, staff, students and their families in relation to planning, actions and achieving outcomes.
Supporting young people to engage with relevant external agencies through appropriate referral pathways and stakeholder meetings.
Key Responsibilities
Knowledge and understanding of key issues for contemporary youth culture, identifying potential barriers impacting young people and their families.
Identifying barriers to participation and adapting programmes accordingly.
Promoting the values and principles of the school to ensure inclusion, empowerment and youth development when developing and implementing programme activities.
Commitment to work under the four principles of operation: Respect, Safety and Legal, Honesty and Participation, to establish a "common ground" for conflict resolution, negotiated learning, and the modelling of rights, responsibilities and consequences.
About You
Understanding of and commitment to the values of a Catholic educational system in the Edmund Rice tradition.
High-level communication, collaboration and interpersonal skills necessary for success in a complex organisational structure.
Ability to diagnose problems, foresee potential issues and devise appropriate responses.
Leadership, teamwork and collaborative skills with integrity and humility.
Enthusiasm for working with disengaged youth.
Certificate IV qualification in a youth or human services sector desirable, or ability to obtain one within the first 12 months of employment.
Previous experience in a youth or human services sector.
Ability to hold a current Blue Card before commencement, as required by the No Card No Start Blue Card system legislation.
Commitment to the four principles of Honest, Participation, Respect and Safe and Legal.
Proficient computer literacy and ability to learn and support staff in various software systems.
Valid 'C' driver's licence and willingness to travel locally.
What We Can Offer You
Small group sizes with a flexible approach to learning.
*****% Superannuation contribution.
Salary sacrificing benefits, including FBT exempt payments of up to $15,900 p/a.
Induction, wellbeing and professional development opportunities.
Dedicated support to assist new youth workers.
How to Apply
Please complete the online application form and upload a current CV and cover letter highlighting your qualifications, experience and suitability for the role. Documents must be in PDF format.
For a confidential conversation about the role, please contact Brooke Taylor, Head of Campus, EREA Flexible Schools Ltd. via email or phone .
Applications will be reviewed after the closing date. Application close: 3pm (AEST) 24 November ****.
Equal Opportunity Statement
The successful applicant must possess (or be eligible to obtain) and maintain a current Working With Children Check.
All applicants will be subject to EREA and legislative screening procedures. These checks are consistent with EREA's commitment to child protection policies and procedures.
Edmund Rice Education Australia is committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing and dignity of all children and young people.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
Edmund Rice Education Australia is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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