About the Department of Education
The Department of Education are dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support by treating everyone with respect and dignity. This starts recruitment and selection. The methods of assessing suitability in the recruitment process may vary. This includes making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process and employee lifecycle.
About Flagstone State Community College
Flagstone State Community College is a state high school situated on 15 hectares in Flagstone Estate, five kilometres from Jimboomba township, in the city of Logan. Opened in January 2002, the College now numbers over 900 students from Year 7-12.Students are able to study both academic and vocational curriculum and participate in a wide range of sports and cultural activities. Although a young school, our College has already amassed many fine achievements and has established a tradition of excellent teaching and learning epitomized in our motto 'Inspirational teaching...Inspired learning'.
About the Role
A relevant qualification and experience working with youth will be highly regarded.
As the Youth Worker you will liaise between students, school personnel, and the home parents/guardians of any students who encounter educational, social, emotional or behaviour problems. You will also support students to engage in learning through the provision of in class and playground support to students and participation in the design of supports and adjustments to promote increased engagement for identified learners.As the Youth Worker you will have responsibility for the following:
- 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.
- Advise the Principal of students who may be at risk (at home or in the school environment).
- Home visits with student/s and their families to advise and provide strategies for a more positive educational experience.
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.