We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate individual to fill the role of Family Support Coordinator. The successful candidate will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with children, families, and school staff.
About the Role
The Family Support Coordinator will play a vital role in supporting children and families to successfully transition into school. This includes facilitating access to learning or engagement supports, establishing positive patterns of school attendance, behaviour and engagement in learning, and linking families to external government and non-government supports and services to reduce barriers to learning for students.
Key Responsibilities Include:
* Work collaboratively with classroom teachers, teacher aides and specialist support staff to understand the child's needs and connect families with services, such as health, therapeutic and developmental interventions to support engagement with learning.
* Support vulnerable children from diverse and complex backgrounds, including First Nations young persons with disability and young persons in care.
* Assist family capacity building to assist their child's learning, development and wellbeing, ongoing engagement in school, and the school to respond to the complex needs of students and families.
* Advocate for vulnerable children and families to address their needs and facilitate engagement in learning for improved learning outcomes.
What We Offer:
We offer a supportive and inclusive work environment, with opportunities for professional growth and development. Our team is passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of children and families, and we are committed to providing high-quality services that meet their needs.
Requirements:
To be successful in this role, you will require:
* A degree in a relevant field, such as social work or education.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* Experience working with children and families in a similar role.
How to Apply:
If you are a motivated and caring individual who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and families, please submit your application, including your resume and a cover letter outlining your experience and qualifications.