<p>Siena values wellbeing for our students, staff and families.&nbsp; Siena currently offers Play Therapy.&nbsp; As the School Chaplain/Counsellor, you will be responsible for the provision of counselling to individual students to support the social, emotional, cognitive, behavioural and educational development of students. The Chaplain/Counsellor plays an integral part in the holistic approach to education at Siena Catholic Primary School. It is one which is supportive to staff, students and parents and is part of a multidisciplinary approach to student achievement. The role of Siena Catholic Primary School's&nbsp; chaplain/counsellor is crucial to the Wellbeing Team.&nbsp;</p> <p>The role is inclusive of:</p> <p>Description of Skills and Qualifications in the Chaplaincy/Counsellor role are either:</p> <p>· a Certificate IV in Youth Work; or</p> <p>· a Certificate IV in Pastoral Care; or</p> <p>· a Certificate IV in Chaplaincy and Pastoral Care; or</p> <p>· an equivalent qualification (as determined by the State) that must include competencies in mental health and responding to client needs (incorporating making appropriate referrals).</p> <p>Demonstrated capacity to assist teaching staff with planned and/or immediate adjustments that purposefully support, manage and enhance the welfare and wellbeing of all students, inclusive of their ability, cultural background and religious background</p> <p>Demonstrated capacity to work with staff on whole school initiatives collaboratively, demonstrating effective organisational, interpersonal and communication skills in line with the School Annual Action Plan and the Disabilities Standards for Education</p> <p>Building relationships in the context of the classroom and support teachers in being present in the classrooms</p> <p>Make available parenting support in the form of forums, virtual connection and available resources</p> <p>Provide direction for external resources and outreach for families.</p> <p>Make available for one to one sessions, for students, parents and staff.</p> <p>Being part of the Wellbeing Team and contributing to the Guiding Coalition meetings</p> <p>Network and attend relevant PD aligned with Positive Behaviours for Learning and any other in-school PD.</p> <p>Demonstrated capacity to assist students in managing/building personal and social skills to enable success at school, including in the playground through organising playtime activities and coordination of social skills programs</p> <p>Demonstrated capacity to assist students, who may be experiencing grief, trauma, and change, either acute or chronic, through such programs as ‘Seasons for Growth’ and Peaceful Kids</p> <p>Demonstrated capacity to support families experiencing hardship/dysfunction by liaising between the School and home, and by working as part of a comprehensive learning support team to link families to external agencies</p> <p><b>Salary Level </b></p> <p>The salary range for the advertised position would be between ESB 4-2 and 4-4 of the CEMEA 2022.</p> <p><b>HOW TO APPLY:</b></p> <p>Applications should be addressed to the Principal and submitted by clicking on Apply.</p> <p></p> <p>All applications must include the following documents:</p> <ul> <li>Cover letter</li> <li>Resume</li> <li>Siena Application Form (available on school website)</li> </ul> <p></p> <ul></ul> <p></p> <p><i><b>Applications closes Monday, 23rd October, 2023 at 9am</b></i></p> <p><i><br></i></p> <p>Failure to provide these documents may result in your application not being considered.</p> <p>For further information about Siena Catholic Primary School please visit our website.</p> <p>Siena Catholic Primary School promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children.</p> <p></p>