Roma State College has a unique opportunity for a Youth Support Coordinator to work with secondary students at risk of disengaging from education. About The School Young people are smart, creative, energetic change-makers, full of ideas and possibilities, constantly adapting to the global world. The Department of Education's challenge is to understand the complexities facing our youth and continuing to provide the right conditions for them to succeed. Successful engagement with the education system from early childhood to young adulthood is associated with positive outcomes in almost every facet of life - employment opportunities and earnings, health, family and community participation. Our priority is to ensure our schools are equipped to provide the positive and agile learning environments young people need to stay engaged. About The Role The range of activities undertaken by the Youth Support Coordinator include: Interagency collaboration and community engagement through attendance at community meetings and networking with local servicesIdentification of students at risk of disengagingCase management on individual level and participation in Student Support and Wellbeing TeamsDevelopment and facilitation of lunchtime programs (lunch and breakfast club) responsive student needsDevelopment and facilitation of social skills and other Student Support Programs responsive to student needs and school dataBeing an active part of the school and wider community Interested? To Apply: A brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (one of whom should be your current supervisor)A maximum 2 page written response outlining your suitability for the role referring to the key capabilities under the ‘How you will be assessed' section 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. When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services. The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies. Occupational group Education & Training
