Youth Support Coordinator - Babinda State School

The Youth Support Coordinator supports at-risk students to overcome barriers to education and training through individual support, case management, referrals and early intervention.

Based at Babinda State School, the role works closely with students, families, school staff and community agencies to improve attendance, engagement, wellbeing and educational outcomes, including through home visits and tailored support programs. This position is being offered in a Temporary Part-Time capacity (0.60FTE), 43.5 hours per fortnight.

About us:

At Babinda P-12 State School we are serious in our commitment to the holistic education of all the young people in our community. From pre-prep until year 12 graduation, we provide a supportive, positive learning environment that is interesting and fun, but intellectually challenging. Babinda P-12 State School moulds quality young people, fully equipped for the challenges and opportunities of the 21st century.

Your opportunity:

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, and povide individual support, case management and, where appropriate, group support to students to maximise their engagement with education and training.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Identify barriers to young people achieving outcomes and referral 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 teacher, 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.
  

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 1-page written statement about how your achievements and capabilities meet the requirements of the role.
• Attach a copy of your mandatory qualifications/registration outlined in the attached role description 

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.