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Senior Social Worker - North Queensland Region

SeniorFull-timeOfficeTownsville City QLD 4810, AustraliaPeople and cultureEducationPosted 3 months agoVerified 1 week ago
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About the job

This job is about joining the Department of Education in North Queensland as a Social Worker within a school-based wellbeing team. Making a significant impact on the lives of children in a rural community is at the heart of this role. The team thrives on collaboration and is dedicated to enhancing the mental health support available to students, ensuring a positive and supportive environment.

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You'll be responsible for

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Providing professional support

Offering support and information to students, parents, carers, and school communities to enhance student learning.
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Responding to needs

Assessing and providing personal counselling, family counselling, and group work to meet the needs of the student population.
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Facilitating early intervention

Coordinating referrals to allied health professionals and providing service and care coordination for student wellbeing.

Key criteria

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Tertiary qualifications in social work

Possession of relevant qualifications for professional practice.

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Experience in therapeutic support

Demonstrated experience providing counselling for mental health concerns.

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Advocacy and advisory skills

Proven ability to support students and families in decision-making.

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5 criteria for this job
Tertiary qualifications in social work
Possession of relevant qualifications for professional practice.

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Experience in therapeutic support
Demonstrated experience providing counselling for mental health concerns.

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Advocacy and advisory skills
Proven ability to support students and families in decision-making.

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Flexibility for outreach
Willingness to travel to support rural and remote communities.

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AASW membership eligibility
Eligibility for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers.

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