Ed Support Level 1- Range-3 -Student Counsellor - Family leave

Job Description

Ed Support Level 1- Range-3 -Student Counsellor - Family leave Schools (Government) Applications close Wednesday 26 February 2025 at 11.59PM Overview Work type: Full time Salary: Salary not specified Grade: Ed Support Level 1-Range 3 Occupation: Health and Allied Health Location: Eastern Metropolitan Reference: 1465146Selection Criteria Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills and an ability to maintain comprehensive data on students Demonstrated ability to undertake individual support and counselling for students and families Capacity to coordinate the delivery of a range of student welfare support services Demonstrated ability to support school wellbeing policy and appropriate Senior and Middle Sub school practices to support students and parents Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain networks that enhance the provision of effective internal and external services for students at risk Demonstrated skill and practice in the coordination of a whole school disability inclusion program and the associated requirements. Role Abide by the Schools Code of Conduct which expect and require staff and visitors to ensure the protection of students Fully support the schools Child Safe Policy for the prevention of student abuse by identifying risks early, taking all allegations and concerns seriously, reporting to appropriate staff who have specific responsibilities regarding Child Safety to remove and reduce risks to all students at Weelers Hill Secondary College Provide counselling to students and staff as required Provide referrals to other support agencies where necessary Provide positive school programs across specific levels that promote student wellbeing Provide support to parents, students and teachers (particularly teacher mentors) in the provision of appropriate wellbeing programs and strategies in both Middle and Senior School Liaise regularly with School Wellbeing Team regarding matters relating to wellbeing As a member of the Wellbeing Team, you will also liaise with our inclusion Team on student requirements Responsibilities Provide counselling and support to students where appropriate and ensure the promotion of wellbeing across the school Lead the development and assist in the delivering positive classroom and extra curricula programs that promote and improve student wellbeing, safety, resilience, engagement and connectedness across the school Collaborate with Sub school, Learning Wellbeing Leaders and classroom teachers to develop individual program plans for identified students to address their personal needs Provide information and advice to parents and students upon request, including coordination and referral to DE Student Support Services, other Government agencies and alternative education/training/employment programs Provide information and feedback to the Middle & Senior Learning and Wellbeing Leaders regarding individual student needs, issues and concerns and assist in the development of effective learning programs that can be implemented for students at risk Assist students and their families, who require financial assistance in the form of maintenance or student allowances for school, excursions and/or camps, books and uniform Provide weekly and confidential feedback and updates to the Principal class Participate in meetings of local and/or networks of school wellbeing staff as are seen to be appropriate Support teachers in the coordination of educational programs independently or under minimal supervision, providing routine coordination, guidance, and support to other student support staff, liaising with external providers of support services about clearly defined support needs and resources, assisting teachers with the communication of student outcomes and educational programs Who May Apply Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position. EEO AND OHS Commitment Applicants seeking part-time employment are encouraged to apply for any teaching service position and, if they are the successful candidate, request a reduced time fraction. Such requests will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis and will be subject to the operational requirements of the school. The Department of Education is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, and diversity and inclusion for all. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for roles within the Department. The Department recognises that the provision of family friendly, supportive, safe and harassment free workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work, diversity and safety across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for persons with a disability. Child Safe Standards Victorian government schools are child safe environments. Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards. All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the department's exemplar available. Location Profile Welcome to Wheelers Hill Secondary College. We have a student population of approximately 700 and a team of passionate and dedicated teaching and non-teaching staff who are focused on providing the best learning outcomes for all students. We have excellent facilities and a beautiful and natural setting, showcasing expansive grounds within a well-established residential precinct. We offer a vibrant and engaged community that values our personalised care for students as well as our clear focus on achieving one's personal best in all areas of learning and wellbeing. The College was established in 1980 and is in the City of Monash, in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne. We welcome and support Diversity and Inclusion. Our core and extra-curricular programs, at all year levels, includes Sports, Instrumental Music, Student Leadership, Voice and Agency, Robotics Clubs and a range of other activities. Our School Productions are enormously successful. We have outstanding STEAM Programs and work closely with the Monash Tech School, at Monash University, where students explore leading edge digital technologies and engage in a range of programs designed to support future career prospects. We also offer at Years 7 to 9 ' ' which has been designed around four key pillars: Resilience, Inquiry, Student Agency, Voice and Leadership; and Empowerment. It gives selected students the opportunity to delve deeply into 21st Century Learning based on: Collaboration, Communication, Creative Problem Solving and Critical Thinking. Our College values are: Respect : WHSC promotes respectful, inclusive and positive relationships. Our students and staff act with integrity and value diversity in their interactions with others. We understand that inclusive language and behaviours define us as individuals and as members of the Wheelers Hill community. We respect our own traditions as a College, and we respect our First Nations People and the land on which we learn. Excellence : WHSC provides opportunities to demonstrate excellence in all areas of learning and wellbeing. It is only through perseverance, resilience and the capacity to learn from effort that true excellence can be achieved. Excellence is not simply a measure or a number but a recognition of all the parts that define us as authentic learners who have achieved mastery and autonomy in the key knowledge and skills that we aspire to. Creativity : WHSC believes that creativity is the key to unlocking the potential in every student. Our students and staff are encouraged to seek innovative solutions and use higher order thinking skills as independent and collaborative learners. We believe that the Design Thinking Process is a significant tool in supporting young people to use creative critical thinking skills that are based on empathy and self-reflection. Wheelers Hill Secondary College strives to develop students who are ready to embrace the future and become empathic and ethical global citizens. The College consists of two sub schools: Middle and Senior. Every Year level has access to a broad range of core studies, and an extensive elective program is available at Years 9 to 12, with students recommended for VCE Advanced Placements in their areas of expertise and interest. The College has also implemented a school-wide approach to Literacy, Numeracy and STEAM, with Learning Specialists in each of these areas to oversee initiatives. The Colleges Performing Arts Programs provide further opportunities for our students to excel as learners. Our Performing Arts Program supports Instrumental Music, an annual Whole School Production, numerous bands and choirs, together with various Showcases demonstrating student skills and talent. We offer an excellent Sports Program, with dedicated teachers to support individual athletes as well as a huge array of team sports. Our House System also offers students the opportunity to build peer connectedness and personal wellbeing. Our dedicated Wellbeing space provides one on one consulting by our Wellbeing Team. The Colleges primary administration platform is Compass. Students, parents, teachers and administration staff liaise efficiently and effectively through this platform. This is a powerful tool which underpins effective communication by sharing resources, communicating attendance, promoting student work, ensuring classroom materials are available and ensuring currency of documentation. Applications close Wednesday 26 February 2025 at 11.59PM #J-18808-Ljbffr