Glenmore State High School are currently seeking two Youth Workers (A03) to join their Student Support Hub on a full-time temporary basis, for the remainder of the year.
These two positions are unique roles within the school that will support our already existing Student Support Hub and our Student Engagement Leaders (Year Level Coordinators).
We are seeking passionate and enthusiastic individuals who will join us on our journey of inspiring growth, positive well-being and quality outcomes for all our students. Join a community that cares and apply today!

Job details

About the School:

At Glenmore State High School, we have a strong belief that all students are able to experience success when they are provided with a safe, structured learning environment with clear expectations for behaviour and attendance. We purposefully teach and reward students by the behaviour expectations that underpin our school values in every setting. These values are Respect, Responsibility and Excellence. 

About the Role:

As the Youth Worker you will liaise between students, school personnel, and the home parents/guardians of any students who encounter educational, social, emotional or behaviour problems.

The Youth Worker reports to the Principal or delegated officer.

Responsibilities Include:

• 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 the attendance policy as a means of increasing awareness of students experiencing problems and allow for intervention before such problems get out of hand.
• Forge links between the school and families of students who show persistent absence from schooling to encourage students' continuous attendance at school and to assist students determine future educational requirements.
• Identify and provide appropriate assistance to students experiencing difficulties at school and/or at home which may put them at risk of leaving school prematurely.
• Maintain spreadsheets, data bases and accurate record keeping.
• Contribute to a positive, caring and supportive school image in the community.
• Advise the Principal (or their delegate) of students who may be at risk (at home or in the school environment).
• Home visits with student/s and their families to advise and provide strategies for a more positive educational experience.
• Developing and implementing programs dealing with social skills/assertiveness/self-esteem/etc.
• Coordinating strategies and procedures to counter cause/s of avoidance of school situation.
• Liaising between school community members such as student, fellow students, teachers, administration, parents and guidance officer in understanding strategies to regain more positive educational outcomes for the individual.

Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.

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 2-page response to the How you may be assessed section of 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.

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.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

For a full list of the position responsibilities and mandatory requirements, please ensure you download the attached role description and candidate information fact sheet and follow the instructions.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• Applicant Information Package (PDF, 245KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  CQR636878_25T-Role Description (PDF, 239KB)
  Role Description