The Children's Educational Support Worker will work as part of the Victorian state-wide Family Violence service, supporting the provision of a specialist support service to child victim-survivors accommodated by the service.

Main Accountabilities

• Provide educational support and guidance to children and young people residing in Residential services short term crisis accommodation.
• Tutor children on schoolwork provided by the child's school, or provide age/stage appropriate educational material to support children in their learning journey.
• Create a safe and inclusive learning environment that promotes positive behaviour, social and emotional wellbeing and academic success.
• Providing individualised support and guidance to meet the unique needs of each child, including those with special educational needs or language barriers.
• Collaborate with staff, schools and parents to develop and implement strategies for effective teaching and learning.
• Develop and implement individual and group learning plans, incorporating indoor and outdoor activities.
• Assess and monitor each child's progress, providing regular feedback to staff and parent.
• Engage children and young people in Art Therapy and regulation.
• Create a safe space for children and young people by building relationships, advocating for their educational rights and interests, use strengths-based language, de-escalation and sensory tools, create quiet soothing spaces.
• Monitor and evaluate the impact of educational interventions on the wellbeing and academic progress of children and young people accommodated in Residential Services short term crisis accommodation.
• Maintain and upgrade therapy resources in consultation within the multidisciplinary Residential Team.
• Meet regularly with the multidisciplinary Residential Team regarding ongoing development and planning of service provision to children accommodated in Residential Services.
• Ensure client record keeping is in line with quality, auditing, and accreditation standards.
• Contribute to project and other activities designed to improve the educational experience of children and young people within the Residential Services setting.
• Perform other duties consistent with the position where required and/or requested by management from time to time.

Team Support

• Participate in team activities, attend staff meetings when scheduled, and demonstrate a supportive approach to colleagues which contributes to the overall team effectiveness.
• Professional Development and Continuous Improvement
• Demonstrate a commitment to reflective practice, professional debriefing, and supervision.

Occupational Health & Safety

• Meet Occupational Health & Safety obligations in line with Safe Steps’ Policy and Procedures as well as relevant legislation.

Other

• Complete mandatory and other training as required
• Adhere to all organisational policies and procedures, including all workplace health and safety measures

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA

Essential

• Minimum of a Certificate IV in School Based Education Support or Bachelor of Education, OR equivalent qualification
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience working with children in an educational setting
• Demonstrated experience in responding to children who have experienced trauma.
• Demonstrated ability to select and apply current evidenced based practice in the provision of Art Therapy in a special education setting.
• Demonstrates ability to form collaborative partnerships with families, staff, and community members from a range of professional and cultural backgrounds.
• An understanding of relevant theories and practice frameworks that relate to Child Development, Trauma Informed practice and Family Violence
• Demonstrated knowledge of the effects of family violence on children and the mother/child bond.
• Understanding of the specialist family violence sector in Victoria.
• Understanding of state-based legislation as it pertains to family violence, privacy and child protection legislation relevant to service delivery.
• Well-developed oral and written communication skills including ability to communicate effectively with a diverse range of cultural and social groups.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a challenging and demanding environment, including working within agreed timeline parameters.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure, with a flexible and positive approach.
• High level of resilience and self-care practices in place.
• Willingness to commit to the living expression of Safe Steps values of integrity, diversity and empowerment.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Current Driver’s Licence
• Current Level 2 First Aid – Or willingness to attend training
• Willingness to undertake further training and development.

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Please note:

• Your application will not be considered unless you provide a cover letter responding to the key selection criteria above (maximum 2 pages of text) and a brief Resume.
• Applications will be assessed as they are received. We reserve the right to close the application period early if a suitable candidate is found.
• Applications must be submitted through the Safes Steps Jobs Portal unless another accessible method has been discussed.