Location: South West Region | WarrnamboolJob type: Full time / From 28/01/2025Organisation: Schools (Government)Salary: Salary not specifiedOccupation: Education and TrainingReference: 1454726Job posted: 26/11/2024Closes: 09/12/2024Location Profile Dear Applicant,Thank you for your interest in the advertised position at Warrnambool College. At a time of exciting growth and continuous school improvement, this is an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated, dynamic professional to be part of our team.At Warrnambool College we achieve success through persistence, resilience and mutual respect. The College values are: Resilience, strength, mutual respect, courage, trust, global learners, honesty, accountability and persistence. Our moral purpose is to improve educational outcomes and opportunities not just for our students, but for every student. Based on this ethos we promote the ideal that every Warrnambool student should thrive.School Profile Warrnambool College is a Year 7-12 secondary school situated within parkland in the eastern area of the city of Warrnambool. Students from the City of Warrnambool and the surrounding rural districts attend the school which has a stable student population of more than 1200 students with boys and girls in approximately equal numbers. Our staffing profile of approximately 150 members includes 3 Assistant Principals, 20 Leading Teachers, teaching and education support staff, wellbeing team members and a separate reengagement staffing complement.Warrnambool College strives to provide quality pathways for all students.For further information about our school please visit our website @ www.wblcoll.vic.edu.auSelection Criteria Demonstrated experience in the provision of support and service delivery to children, young people and families with challenging behaviours, from within a case management framework. Highly developed communication, networking and interpersonal skills including the ability to liaise effectively with a wide range of people. Demonstrated knowledge of current networks for referral of children, young people and families. Knowledge of a range of interventions relevant to children, young people and families and an understanding of the education, health and community services sector and Out of Home Care systems. Demonstrated knowledge of child safety standards and how these could be applied to Department of Education and Training processes. Role The successful applicant is required to have a minimum of an undergraduate degree in social work.The Wellbeing Social Worker is an integral part of the College's student wellbeing team and provides a wide range of support to students, staff and families. The student counsellor liaises with Departmental, community groups and agencies to provide support and advice to students, staff and families.This position requires a demonstrated understanding of confidentiality, tact and counselling and communication skills. The student counsellor must be able to relate to, and interact with a wide range of clients, service providers and Departmental staff while maintaining client confidentiality with the welfare of the students as the prime focus of the position.Responsibilities The Wellbeing Social Worker position has a broader organisational responsibility, particularly in the areas of student wellbeing counselling. Guidelines are broad and day-to-day direction minimal. For critical student management cases however, direction will need to be sought from senior management. Responsibilities extend to ensuring appropriate support levels are maintained across the school. Generally, the position provides key support and advice to the Principal & House Leader Teams. This role undertakes effective liaison with the general school community, the Department and other government agencies and community service providers. Minimum qualification is an undergraduate bachelor degree in social work, or post-graduate degree/diploma in mental health, or equivalent industry experience in counselling and mental health services. Provide standard professional services independently within defined organisational parameters. Provide operational leadership and strategic planning with respect to professional service delivery. Influence management and other professional colleagues with respect to strategies. Provide complex professional reports requiring in-depth factual analysis, including assessments and recommendations for consideration by others. Conduct training and instruction to school colleagues within the professional field. Provide standard clinical professional services to students within the parameters of school policy and guidelines. Explain professional concepts and approaches to clients, stakeholders, colleagues and staff. Facilitate individual or group programs for clients. Apply sound theoretical knowledge and practical expertise. 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.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.#J-18808-Ljbffr