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Join Brisbane State High School and make a meaningful difference in the lives of students and their families every day!
Why this Role?
You will have responsibility for the leading and delivery of the following key tasks
Have a strong presence in the school, being visible to all students, staff and parents and support students' application of the high standards of the school
Provide support at school events or progams as required
Provide support via early intervention support programs and some case management to identified at-risk students, fostering, and enhancing their engagement and motivation with their approach to learning.
Participate in regular monitoring, through observation and evaluation, the effectiveness of programs in improving student outcomes
Develop and foster students' sense of belonging and social capacity at State High, via early intervention social skill / resilience / self-esteem programs and peer mediation to identified students
Build upon existing external partnerships to enhance proactive programs, and/or support for identified at-risk students
Facilitating lunch time and afterschool activities and programs when needed
Be involved in Student Services Team events including pancake breakfasts and WoW week
In consultation with the Deputy Principals, conduct home visits with students and their families to advise and provide support, helping at-risk students with re-engaging in education
Refer students to school support services staff and other personnel as required
Maintain quality in the performance of all duties; ensure adherence to methods, guidelines, and procedures while continually seeking improvements in the way in which work is undertaken
Participate in professional development sessions in areas relevant to work programs and expectations
Develop strong relationships with students using exceptional interpersonal skills and communication
Suitability Assessment Criteria:
Knowledge of and experience in working with young people at risk of disengaging with education and training and contemporary practices
Demonstrated experience in youth programs and youth support/case management
Knowledge of effective support networks for young people and demonstrated collaboration with a broad range of stakeholders to meet required outcomes.
Demonstrated personal qualities and commitment to working with at risk young people and an ability to work with and develop resilience in young people to support retention and attainment
Well-developed interpersonal, negotiation and communication skills to liaise effectively with a diverse range of people
Builds and sustains positive relationships with students, parents and the wider school community, and values individual differences and diversity
Focuses on clear communication of key points to communicate clearly and effectively in a one on one or small group environment
Qualification in a relevant field such as community services, youth work (Certificate IV highly desirable), behaviour management, youth and community development or similar
The role requires someone who can demonstrate:
An open and genuine interpersonal communication style
A supportive and positive attitude towards others
Capacity to maintain confidences and display patience when dealing with students
The ability to organise own work, to work independently and as a team member, to maintain confidentiality, and to reliably meet commitments
Effectiveness in dealing with students to ensure that the high standards of the school
A commitment to self-development in areas relevant to work programs and expectations
Interested? To Apply:
Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
Attach a minimum 2 page written statement on how your expertise and experience align to this role as outlined in the Suitability Assessment Criteria and the points under 'The roles requires someone who can demonstrate' section
We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.
Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.
Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.
Join Brisbane State High School and make a meaningful difference in the lives of students and their families every day!
Why this Role?
You will have responsibility for the leading and delivery of the following key tasks
Have a strong presence in the school, being visible to all students, staff and parents and support students' application of the high standards of the school
Provide support at school events or progams as required
Provide support via early intervention support programs and some case management to identified at-risk students, fostering, and enhancing their engagement and motivation with their approach to learning.
Participate in regular monitoring, through observation and evaluation, the effectiveness of programs in improving student outcomes
Develop and foster students' sense of belonging and social capacity at State High, via early intervention social skill / resilience / self-esteem programs and peer mediation to identified students
Build upon existing external partnerships to enhance proactive programs, and/or support for identified at-risk students
Facilitating lunch time and afterschool activities and programs when needed
Be involved in Student Services Team events including pancake breakfasts and WoW week
In consultation with the Deputy Principals, conduct home visits with students and their families to advise and provide support, helping at-risk students with re-engaging in education
Refer students to school support services staff and other personnel as required
Maintain quality in the performance of all duties; ensure adherence to methods, guidelines, and procedures while continually seeking improvements in the way in which work is undertaken
Participate in professional development sessions in areas relevant to work programs and expectations
Develop strong relationships with students using exceptional interpersonal skills and communication
Suitability Assessment Criteria:
Knowledge of and experience in working with young people at risk of disengaging with education and training and contemporary practices
Demonstrated experience in youth programs and youth support/case management
Knowledge of effective support networks for young people and demonstrated collaboration with a broad range of stakeholders to meet required outcomes.
Demonstrated personal qualities and commitment to working with at risk young people and an ability to work with and develop resilience in young people to support retention and attainment
Well-developed interpersonal, negotiation and communication skills to liaise effectively with a diverse range of people
Builds and sustains positive relationships with students, parents and the wider school community, and values individual differences and diversity
Focuses on clear communication of key points to communicate clearly and effectively in a one on one or small group environment
Qualification in a relevant field such as community services, youth work (Certificate IV highly desirable), behaviour management, youth and community development or similar
The role requires someone who can demonstrate:
An open and genuine interpersonal communication style
A supportive and positive attitude towards others
Capacity to maintain confidences and display patience when dealing with students
The ability to organise own work, to work independently and as a team member, to maintain confidentiality, and to reliably meet commitments
Effectiveness in dealing with students to ensure that the high standards of the school
A commitment to self-development in areas relevant to work programs and expectations
Interested? To Apply:
Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
Attach a minimum 2 page written statement on how your expertise and experience align to this role as outlined in the Suitability Assessment Criteria and the points under 'The roles requires someone who can demonstrate' section
We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.
Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.
Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Youth Support Coordinator - Brisbane State High School position is now open for candidates interested in the Teacher Jobs sector. This role in Brisbane offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Teacher Jobs is a plus.