Youth Engagement and Support Worker Branch: Balcatta Senior High School Division: Independent Public School - North Metropolitan Education Region Salary: Level 3, $81,448 - $87,376 per annum (pro-rata) (DOE (SSO) CA ****) Work Type: Fixed Term - Full Time FTE: Location: Balcatta Closing Date: ************:30 PM Attachments: - - - This is a 12 month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 1, **** Balcatta Senior High School (SHS) is situated in the northern suburbs of Perth.
As an Independent Public School, we make decisions at the local level to ensure our students have opportunities for success and to better meet the needs of our school community.
We have a long and rich history of providing students with an inclusive and enriching educational experience, embracing diversity and valuing difference.
Our teachers and support staff know their students and are committed to creating a positive, engaging learning experiences where students can achieve their full potential.
Find out more about our school by visiting or The Role We are seeking a friendly and committed Youth Engagement and Support Worker to join our team.
As a Youth Engagement and Support Worker, you would be committed to working and assisting young people.
Your key responsibilities include but are not limited to supporting Student Engagement and Support staff in identifying and responding to the additional needs of students.
You would work in partnerships with key services providers to coordinate and deliver activities that aim to support and engage students at risk, including individual and small group interventions.
In-addition, you would undertake some administrative tasks such as data entry, report writing, meeting minutes and management of student case notes.
Knowledge of or experience with high school procedures and processes are preferable.
The successful applicant will ideally have excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to establish effective working relationships with people from a wide range of backgrounds.
The successful applicant will be an integral member of the Student Services Team and should ideally be able to work independently and collaboratively as a member of a team without direct supervision.
An ability to be proactive and seek out feedback as well as being able to receive guidance from others is also highly desirable.
Want to know more?
Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
Equity and Diversity We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our schools and the Western Australian community.
We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Explore our for more details.
Eligibility To work with us, you must: be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
obtain a valid Working With Children Check before you start; and consent to a and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education's Screening Unit before you start.
Additional eligibility and training requirements are outlined in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
Application Instructions Apply online in two easy steps: Step 1: Select Apply for Job Complete the online application form, including details of two (2) work related referees, preferably one (1) being your current line manager.
Step 2: Attach your documents Your application should include: A CV of up to three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position A three (3) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF Demonstrated considerable experience working with individuals or small groups of students who are or may be at risk and implementing strategies to improve educational outcomes.
Demonstrated interpersonal skills, including the ability to establish effective working relationships with people from a wide range of backgrounds.
Demonstrated negotiation, mediation and conflict resolutions skills with relevant experience working with students who require support.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a member of a team without direct supervision.
Demonstrated effective planning and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities within timelines It is recommended you have your attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job.
Your application must be received before the closing date and time.
Late applications will not be accepted.
Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS******* Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process.
This may include circumstances where the successful applicant declines or vacates the position.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Position Title Youth Engagement and Support Worker Agency Department of Education Salary Location Balcatta Unit/Division Independent Public School - North Metropolitan Education Region Branch Balcatta Senior High School Work Type Fixed Term - Full Time Position No. ******** Closing Date Position Title Youth Engagement and Support Worker Branch Balcatta Senior High School Location Balcatta Work Type Fixed Term - Full Time Position No. ******** Salary Closing Date Agency Department of Education Description This is a 12 month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 1, **** Balcatta Senior High School (SHS) is situated in the northern suburbs of Perth.
As an Independent Public School, we make decisions at the local level to ensure our students have opportunities for success and to better meet the needs of our school community.
We have a long and rich history of providing students with an inclusive and enriching educational experience, embracing diversity and valuing difference.
Our teachers and support staff know their students and are committed to creating a positive, engaging learning experiences where students can achieve their full potential.
Find out more about our school by visiting or The Role We are seeking a friendly and committed Youth Engagement and Support Worker to join our team.
As a Youth Engagement and Support Worker, you would be committed to working and assisting young people.
Your key responsibilities include but are not limited to supporting Student Engagement and Support staff in identifying and responding to the additional needs of students.
You would work in partnerships with key services providers to coordinate and deliver activities that aim to support and engage students at risk, including individual and small group interventions.
In-addition, you would undertake some administrative tasks such as data entry, report writing, meeting minutes and management of student case notes.
Knowledge of or experience with high school procedures and processes are preferable.
The successful applicant will ideally have excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to establish effective working relationships with people from a wide range of backgrounds.
The successful applicant will be an integral member of the Student Services Team and should ideally be able to work independently and collaboratively as a member of a team without direct supervision.
An ability to be proactive and seek out feedback as well as being able to receive guidance from others is also highly desirable.
Want to know more?
Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
Equity and Diversity We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our schools and the Western Australian community.
We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Explore our for more details.
Eligibility To work with us, you must: be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
obtain a valid Working With Children Check before you start; and consent to a and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education's Screening Unit before you start.
Additional eligibility and training requirements are outlined in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
Application Instructions Apply online in two easy steps: Step 1: Select Apply for Job Complete the online application form, including details of two (2) work related referees, preferably one (1) being your current line manager.
Step 2: Attach your documents Your application should include: A CV of up to three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position A three (3) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF Demonstrated considerable experience working with individuals or small groups of students who are or may be at risk and implementing strategies to improve educational outcomes.
Demonstrated interpersonal skills, including the ability to establish effective working relationships with people from a wide range of backgrounds.
Demonstrated negotiation, mediation and conflict resolutions skills with relevant experience working with students who require support.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a member of a team without direct supervision.
Demonstrated effective planning and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities within timelines It is recommended you have your attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job.
Your application must be received before the closing date and time.
Late applications will not be accepted.
Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS******* Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process.
This may include circumstances where the successful applicant declines or vacates the position.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
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