School Wellbeing Officer/Counsellor

St Columba's School - Ballarat North (see more jobs from this school)

BALLARAT NORTH, VIC 


Counsellors / Psychologists

Contract Type: Contract Position Part Time (0.40 FTE)

Applications Close: 13 December 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)

<p>*This school community promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children.*</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.  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&#39;s Wellbeing and Intervention teams.</p><p> </p><p>Total Hours and working days are negotiable. </p><p> </p><p><strong>Criteria: </strong><br /><br />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> or a relevant greater or equivalent qualification including competencies in working with mental health and responding to client&#39;s needs</p><p>A strong understanding of relevant ethical and legal requirements, especially in relation to working within a school setting<br /><br />Experience in providing evidence-based supports for children and families in individual and group settings</p><p>Ability to work independently with limited supervision </p><p>Experience and ability to respond appropriately to students presenting with complex needs</p><p>Ability to work as part of a Well-being care team </p><p> </p><p><i>Please be aware that applications will be reviewed as they are submitted, and interviews and offers may occur prior to the closing date.</i></p>
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<p>Email: <a href="mailto:principal&#64;scballarat.catholic.edu.au" rel="nofollow">principal&#64;scballarat.catholic.edu.au</a></p><p>Or mail The Principal, 306 Howard St, Soldiers Hill, 3350, Vic</p>