We are seeking a caring and committed Youth Support Coordinator who is passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of young people. In this rewarding role, you will work closely with students who may be facing challenges that impact their engagement in education, helping them build confidence, resilience, and a sense of belonging. Through strong relationships with students, families, school staff, and community agencies, you will provide support, guidance, and access to services that empower young people to overcome barriers and achieve their full potential.
About the Role
As the Youth Support Coordinator, you will:
* Refer at-risk students to appropriate agencies and support services that will assist students to overcome barriers to education and training.
* Provide individual support, case management and, where appropriate, group support to students to maximise their engagement with education and training.
Responsibilities
* Identify barriers to young people achieving outcomes and refer to appropriate support services.
* Maintain records of student contact on a daily basis.
* Support students to achieve satisfactory learning outcomes.
* Develop and monitor post‐program support as required to meet program performance criteria.
* Develop and foster relationships between the school and families of students to assist at-risk students to remain engaged with education or training.
* Conduct home visits with students and their families, as appropriate, to advise and provide strategies for a more positive educational experience.
* Be part of the professional team working with the school and the community and liaise with students, teachers, parents, guidance officers, special needs teachers, administrative officers, officers of welfare agencies and other government departments.
* Monitor attendance patterns of students or groups of students and, in accordance with the school's attendance plan, implement early intervention strategies.
* Inform and educate parents, community members and students on relevant issues that may be impacting student engagement.
* Develop and implement programs to support social and emotional wellbeing as required, e.g. addressing social skills, assertiveness or self‐esteem.
* Identify and provide appropriate assistance to students experiencing difficulties at school and at home which may put them at risk of leaving school prematurely.
Occupational group: Education & Training
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