School Wellbeing Officer/Counsellor

St Columba's School - Ballarat North

BALLARAT NORTH, VIC 


Counsellors / Psychologists

Contract Type: Contract Position Part Time (0.60 FTE)

Applications Close: 12 February 2024


We have a fantastic opportunity for a School Wellbeing Officer to join the St Columba’s community. This is a (fixed term, part time) position commencing January 29, 2024. (Please note this is a readvertising of a previous position, current applicants need not reapply and will be considered within the pool)

<h4>*This school community promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children.*</h4> <p><i>(Please note this is a readvertising of a previous position, current applicants need not reapply and will be considered within the pool)</i></p> <p>As the School Wellbeing Person, you will be responsible for the provision of support to students for their social, emotional, cognitive and behavioural development.&nbsp; The Wellbeing person provides both individual and group interventions with the aim of being proactive and preventative. The Wellbeing person is expected to work as a member of the school's Wellbeing and Intervention teams.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Total Hours and working days are negotiable. 3 days is preferred but a shorter period may be considered.</p> <p><br></p> <p><b>Criteria:&nbsp;</b><br></p> <p>A minimum qualification as outlined in the linked document <a href="https://www.education.vic.gov.au/school/teachers/health/mentalhealth/Pages/nscpchaplaincy.aspx" rel="nofollow">National School Chaplaincy</a>&nbsp;or a relevant greater or equivalent qualification including competencies in working with mental health and responding to client's needs</p> <p>A strong understanding of relevant ethical and legal requirements, especially in relation to working within a school setting<br></p> <p>Experience in providing evidence-based supports for children and families in individual and group settings</p> <p>Ability to work independently with limited supervision&nbsp;</p> <p>Experience and ability to respond appropriately to students presenting with complex needs</p> <p>Ability to work as part of a Wellbeing care team&nbsp;</p>
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<p>Email: <a href="mailto:<a href='mailto:principal@scballarat.catholic.edu.au?subject=School%20Wellbeing%20Officer%2FCounsellor%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29'>principal@scballarat.catholic.edu.au</a>?subject=School%20Wellbeing%20Officer%2FCounsellor%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29" rel="nofollow"></a><a href="mailto:principal@scballarat.catholic.edu.au?subject=School%20Wellbeing%20Officer%2FCounsellor%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">principal@scballarat.catholic.edu.au</a></p> <p>Or mail The Principal, 306 Howard St, Soldiers Hill, 3350, Vic</p>

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