DSG Student Support Officer
Core
Provide culturally responsive case management and support for young First Nations Australian women to improve their educational engagement, attendance, and wellbeing.
Role type
Student Support Officer (Case Management)
Builds
Student retention and educational success programs
Domain
Education / Indigenous Community Services
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
culturally responsive case management, early intervention strategies, relationship building with students and families, trauma-informed approach, risk management, confidentiality
Preferred skills
experience in youth work or community services, understanding of First Nations cultural protocols
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Monitor attendance and engagement to identify early intervention needs; Support students to overcome educational barriers including behaviour and wellbeing issues; Work collaboratively with teachers, principals, families, and Elders; Promote cultural safety and inclusiveness within the school environment; Build community connections to enhance wraparound support; Support WHS, student safety, and risk management processes
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC