Youth Worker - Rockhampton Flexible School
Continuing, Full-Time
Start date: As soon as can be negotiated with the successful applicant
ABOUT US
EREA Flexible Schools Ltd currently educates over 2,000 young people in 21 Flexible Learning Schools (12 based in Queensland and 9 other schools across Australia) and two Special Education Services Schools in Sydney. Flexi schools serve young people who experience complex educational, social or psychological situations which demand unique responses. They enable young people to engage in education in a supported learning environment through a methodology based on trauma informed practice, to co‐create a Common Ground using Operation by Principles, in which the principles of Honesty, Respect, Participation, Safe & Legal are embedded.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Youth Worker reports to the Area Principal or delegate.
The Youth Worker supports and leads:
* effective learning and teaching programs for young people in both middle and senior phases of secondary education.
* physical health and emotional wellbeing of the young people.
* development and implementation of the schools strategic and operational plans regarding the function of your role as youth worker.
* maintenance of a supportive and inclusive school environment.
* relationship with the school, staff, students and their families, industry, and community organisations in relation to planning, actions and achieving outcomes.
* young people to engage with relevant external agencies through appropriate referral pathways and stakeholder meetings.
For full details of the position please refer to the Position Description by clicking HERE.
ABOUT YOU
ESSENTIAL:
* A Working with Children Clearance Notice
* Current driver's licence (essential) or Light Rigid license (highly desirable)
* Previous experience in the youth sector with knowledge and understanding of the local First Nations communities.
HIGHLY DESIRABLE:
* An understanding of and commitment to principles of social justice
* Understanding of current youth work practice, trends and issues in service provision to marginalised young people particularly within the alternate education sector
* Sound level of verbal and written communication skills, including participating in meeting processes, report writing and negotiation skills
* Skills in computing (especially word processing, Internet) and skills, or the ability to develop skills in database
* Proven ability to work autonomously and in an integrated manner as a member of a multi‐disciplinary team
* Qualifications at Degree, Diploma or Certificate level with Social Work/Youth Work experience (or working towards a qualification) or equivalent life experience
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
* Edmund Rice Charism
* 12.75% Superannuation contribution
* Salary sacrificing benefits, including FBT exempt payments of up to $15,900 p/a
* Supportive multi-disciplinary team environment
* Induction, wellbeing and ongoing professional development
* Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
HOW TO APPLY
To apply for a position, please complete the application form below. To support your application, you will be required to provide a current CV and Cover Letter highlighting your qualifications, experience and suitability for the role.
For a confidential conversation about the role, please contact Dean Sorensen, Head of Campus - Rockhampton Flexible School on 0409 583 186 or Dean.Sorensen@flexi.edu.au.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received.
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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