We know that early intervention is key to reducing the impact of mental health problems and mental illness and that schools play an important role in early detection and provision of support. As part of the Queensland Government's $100 million commitment to increase
the number of wellbeing professionals in schools, North Queensland region is seeking a qualified Social Worker who has a passion to work with students, parents, carers and school communities to join us and be part of this game-changing initiative.
We are
seeking to employ a full-time Social Worker at Townsville Community Learning Centre.
About the School
Townsville Community Learning Centre (TCLC) - a State Special School, was established in 2002 in the leafy suburb of Mundingburra, Townsville. It was established to provide educational programs to support students, 6-18 years, with severe intellectual and multiple impairments. Townsville Community Learning Centre strives to equip students for life-long learning so they can fulfil their valued roles in a changing word. The school is committed to;
- Affirming the unique worth of the individual.
- Inspiring students through creative, purposeful and enjoyable learning to maximise their potential thoughtful behaviours.
- Thoughtful behaviours.
- Respectful and supportive relationship with our whole school community.
- Excellence in professional practice.
As the Social Worker you will:
- Operate in an advisory and advocacy capacity providing services specific to the social work discipline.
- Respond to the needs of the student population and school community to provide personal and family counselling, therapy and group work, facilitation of referrals to other allied health professionals, and service and care coordination for the purpose of assisting student's wellbeing and mental health.
Responsibilities include, but not limited to:
- Provide professional mental health social welfare assessments, interventions and follow up support to students, parents/carers
and individuals as required. Undertake individual and group counselling with students, parents and families to assist them in resolving personal or relationship concerns.
- Identify needs and participate in the referral and planning of services for children, parents and families to
community agencies such as health and welfare.
- Develop and implement strategies to provide information, support and encourage awareness of, and participation
by, parents/carers and the community in school activities and programs.
- Undertake individual and group counselling with students, parents and families to assist them in resolving
personal or relationship concerns.
- Develop and/or maintain appropriate data collection and confidential record keeping and reporting systems for
individual students referred for social work services in line with department procedures and policies.
- Participate as a member of a multi-disciplinary team within an educational setting, providing support to school,
community and inter agency networks relevant to the position's role.
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
What you can expect in return
- 12.5% superannuation
- Competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
- Annual leave loading (17.5%)
- 36 ¼ -hour week
- Access to professional clinical supervision
How to apply:
- Please attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history); and
- A 1-pg written statement in response to 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.
Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).
The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
For a full list of the position responsibilities and mandatory requirements, please ensure you download the attached role description and candidate information fact sheet and follow the instructions.
Documents
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.