School Focused Youth Services Coordinator - [Archived Advertisement]
City of Stonnington (View other jobs from this organisation)
First listed on: 13 September 2019
PrintSchool Focused Youth Services Coordinator
- Salary: $86,71 to $93,907 per annum + Monthly ADO + Superannuation
- Temporary Full Time
- Rewarding career, fantastic benefits, monthly ADO wellbeing programs, training opportunities & more!
Are you passionate about helping young people and students who are showing signs of disengaging? Are you a great communicator looking to expand your network, working with neighbouring local governments, schools, agencies and community groups? Want a rewarding career with a leading inner city Council?
School Focused Youth Services (SFYS) for the Cities of Stonnington, Glen Eira and Port Phillip supports students who are showing signs of disengaging, to help them remain actively engaged in their learning and achieve success. We’re looking for a motivated and experienced Coordinator full-time till the end of 2020.
An essential part of this role will be to identify and support the development of interventions and processes with relevant schools and youth service providers in three local government areas to address the needs of students vulnerable to disengagement from school. Responsibilities also include providing brokerage and secondary consultation support to schools and local stakeholders about how to meet the needs of students in the target groups.
To be successful in this position you’ll need:
» Knowledge of the contemporary issues confronting young people “at risk” and understanding of DHHS and DET policies in relation to young people and education and service systems, legislation and procedures
» Demonstrated experience and understanding of working with schools and service providers to develop and deliver interventions that achieve enhanced outcomes for young people
» Demonstrated experience in identifying service gaps and using evidence to develop and/or coordinate responses to identified needs
» Well-developed strategies for building relationships internally and externally
» A tertiary qualification in a relevant field such as social work, community development or youth work is advantageous
» Be flexible and have an ability to work in multiple locations
» Drivers licence and own vehicle.
The City of Stonnington has a strong commitment to providing a culture where employee health, wellbeing and development are a priority. As part of this we offer regular learning and development opportunities and an award nominated Wellbeing Program with discounted memberships, health/wellbeing/exercise initiatives, programs events and more! Additionally you’ll have a work life balance, receive annual leave loading, priority access to Council managed childcare facilities and maternal child health and immunisation services and work for an organisation with a dedicated Green Team.
Be part of Stonnington. Work that matters. People who make a difference
Submitting your application
A Position Description is attached below for your perusal which includes the Key Selection Criteria. Applicants must address the Key Selection Criteria as part of their application. To be eligible to apply for this position you must have an appropriate Australian or New Zealand work visa.
For further information on how to apply contact the Council’s Recruitment Officer on Ph: 03 8290 1333.
For position related queries, please contact Cherry Grimwade on Ph: 82907022.
For position related queries, please contact Cherry Grimwade on Ph: 82907022.
Closing date: 29 September 2019
Job Summary
- Closing Date:
- 29 Sep 2019
- Location:
- VIC - Prahran
- Salary:
- $86,71 to $93,907 per annum + Monthly ADO + Superannuation
- Work Type:
- Contract/Temp
- Category:
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Community/Engagement
Social Work/Human Services
Youth and Family Services