Are you passionate about supporting young people? The Department of Education is looking for school based Social Workers in Mackay Region.We have a 12 month maternity leave position available at a Mackay High School. For the right candidate we are looking for 0.6-1 FTE position.About The Department Of EducationThe Department of Education is dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support by treating everyone with respect and dignity. This starts with recruitment and selection. The methods of assessing suitability in the recruitment process may vary. This includes making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process and employee lifecycle.About The RoleThis is a PO2 progression position as per the Role Description. The successful applicant will be appointed to the PO2 classification with eligibility for progression to the PO3 once specific criteria have been met or demonstrated. Please note salary rate shown is reflective of PO2 to PO3 classification range.Being part of the Student Wellbeing program we aim to ensure every Queensland primary and secondary state school student has access to a wellbeing professional at school. The focus of the role is to provide support for students with mild to moderate mental health concerns. Wellbeing professionals employed through the Student Wellbeing program work as part of schools' established student support teams to enhance the wellbeing and mental health support available to students.Provisional psychologists and early career encouraged to apply. Supervision for the program and graduate programs provided.Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To:Undertake individual and group counselling with students, parents and families to assist them in resolving personal or relationship concerns.Provide professional social welfare assessments, interventions and follow up support to students, parents/carers and individuals as required.Identify needs and participate in the referral and planning of services for children, parents and families to community agencies such as health and welfare.Develop and implement strategies to provide information, support and encourage awareness of, and participation by, parents/carers and the community in school activities and programs.Benefits:Regular supervision, with weekly supervision provided for the first three months.Comprehensive induction.The ability to accrue extra leave to take time off during the school holidays.PD allowance.Access to fleet vehicles.Regular peer supervision.Laptop provided.12.75% Superannuation.Salary Sacrificing options.Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.How To Apply:Please attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history).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.When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies.Occupational group: Health - Allied Health/Clinical Support
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