Social Worker/Counsellor (ES 1-4) Full Time

Selection Criteria

KSC1:  Demonstrated ability to design or deliver intervention programs for students (tier 2) or partnering with external providers to facilitate relevant small group supports.

KSC2:  Demonstrated ability to undertake risk assessments, counselling and external agency referral for students in need.

KSC3:  Highly developed collaboration, communication, networking and interpersonal skills, including the ability to liaise effectively with a wide range of people within the educational community and beyond.

KSC 4: Demonstrated experience in social work, counselling or a related discipline and related experience supported by relevant tertiary qualifications

KSC 5: Demonstrated commitment to addressing barriers to student attendance and positive academic and social/emotional outcomes.

Role

Range 4 is distinguished by broader management responsibility, particularly in the areas of finance, human resource and other support functions.  Range 4 is responsible for managing a range of functions under a wide range of conditions, subject to the size and complexity of school operations. 

Objectives will, generally, be clearly defined; guidelines will be broad and day-to-day direction minimal.  Management responsibility extends to ensuring appropriate support levels are maintained across the school.  Range 4 generally provides key support and timely advice to the leadership team and school council and liaises with the general school community, the Department and other government agencies and service providers.

Specialised professional roles will carry a high level of independence and accountability where suitable scope is provided to achieve objectives.

An education support class position supports the educational services being provided to students, but must not include duties of teaching as defined in clause 2.6.1 of the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 (Vic) or its successor.  Supervision of students cannot be required except where it is an integral part of the employees position or involves supervision of students individually or in small groups, in controlled circumstances, where the responsibility for students remains clearly with a teacher.

Responsibilities

As a part of the HCSC Wellbeing Team, this role will predominantly focus on direct service delivery to students who self-refer or are referred by teachers, leaders or parents. Under the leadership of the Assistant Principal and guidance of the Student Wellbeing Coordinator, this includes, but is not limited to;

• Working collaboratively as a key member of the Hoppers Crossing Secondary College Wellbeing team
• Organising and helping facilitate group/individual programs based on the needs of the cohort at any given time
• Providing short term counselling and case management as needed 
• Performing risk assessments in a timely manner when required
• Providing information to teachers and parents on students social and emotional progress when required.
• Providing relevant information on available resources and services to students and their families

Who May Apply

Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.

Individuals with eligibility for membership of the AASW or equivalent

Please apply by 4 December 2022 on Recruitment Online 

https://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/careers. Selection Criteria must be addressed.