Student Counsellor (Careers & ATSI Education) Employment: Permanent X Contract Casual K E Y W O R K I N G R E L A T I O N S H I P S

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1 POSITION INFORMATION DOCUMENT EDUCATION SUPPORT OFFICER STUDENT COUNSELLOR (CAREERS & ATSI EDUCATION) CHRISTIAN BROTHERS COLLEGE - Adelaide (AN ACCREDITED EDMUND RICE EDUCATION AUSTRALIA SCHOOL) Name: Position Title: Student Counsellor (Careers & ATSI Education) ESO Grade: 6 Employment: Permanent X Contract Casual Commencement Date: / / 2016 Full Time/Part Time: 1.0 FTE Deputy Principal K E Y W O R K I N G R E L A T I O N S H I P S Director Student Learning Enrichment (Reports To) Assistant Principal Learning Senior Campus Director Senior and Director Middle School Student & Learning Coordinators Curriculum Development and Design Coordinators Teaching Staff Students / Parents I N T R O D U C T I O N Christian Brothers College is a Catholic School in the Edmund Rice Tradition. It is one of Adelaide s oldest and most respected Colleges and has been educating boys in South Australia since The College provides an educational service Birth to Year 12 across three campuses. CBC Community Children s Centre, Junior Campus and Senior Campus. The College has a current enrolment in 2016 in the vicinity of 1250 students across the three campuses. Christian Brothers College provides a vibrant and creative response to the educational needs of today. (Charter for Catholic Schools in the Edmund Rice Tradition ). The College aspires to be faithful to the four EREA Touchstones of Liberating Education, Inclusive Community, Gospel Spirituality, and Justice and Solidarity as described in The Charter for Catholic Schools in the Edmund Rice Tradition. The four Touchstones are reflected in the Vision and Mission statements of the Christian Brothers College Strategic Plan. This Plan also connects the Touchstones with the four core strategic values of Christian Brothers College Faith, Excellence, Community and Compassion values which informs continuous improvement in education, decision making and strategic direction. These values are at heart of the College s Vision, Mission, and Strategic Plans. Please visit our College website for more information PID ESO Student Counsellor (Careers & ATSI Education) November 2015

2 B R O A D P U R P O S E The Student Counsellor will work as part of the Student Learning Enrichment team to provide counselling support, referral services and guidance for students and their families. The Student Counsellor will plan, review and deliver programs, identify students at risk and organise initiatives that will enhance the wellbeing of students at the College. The role is student focused, program based and will involve liaison with external service providers as required. The Student Counsellor will promote CBC, CESA and EREA mission, vision, values and touchstones in all aspects of the role. You will work within available budgetary and staffing levels. You will establish and maintain positive working relationships with staff, the wider community, students and their families. You will have well developed relational skills and the ability to communicate effectively with all members of the College community and its external partners. The Student Counsellor will promote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (ATSI) education, encourage students and support parents. As the ATSI support person you will collaborate with teachers to assist ATSI students achieve their potential and keep the ATSI community informed of students' progress and achievements. The Student Counsellor will provide careers education to students, which assists them to plan their future vocational direction, and link career and subject choice to independent learning. Key Responsibilities and Duties; D U T Y S T A T E M E N T Counselling Provide confidential counselling service for students Years 7 to 12, their parents and staff as required, while adhering to mandatory notification principles Work with staff to identify students at risk and offer counselling, support and links to external support providers In consultation with the Director Student Learning Enrichment responsible for the implementation and delivery of early intervention and community education programs Participate in Crisis Management Planning when such situations arise Oversee the pastoral care, welfare and behaviour support of students in accordance with College Policy Implement and review the delivery of the mandated Child Protection Curriculum Provide advice to the Director Senior and Middle Schools of appropriate referral options for students identified as needing additional testing or support Work in collaboration with the Director of Senior or Middle School and Director Student Learning Enrichment, in ensuring the expressed needs of students with behavioural challenges and their families are met Initiate preventative Health and Social Education programs Initiate a biannual Child Protection audit of the College Birth-12 across all 3 Campuses Ensure professional judgement is applied in communicating relevant information and issues to the Director of Middle and Senior Schools and teaching staff Maintain and manage all student counselling notes which are the property of the College Careers Ensure all students Years 10, 11 and 12 have clearly identified career aspirations Responsible for the organisation of CBC subject and careers expo s Coordinate external careers visits, expo s and events Work in collaboration with parents and students to meet requirement of PLP, University and careers applications, including online psychometric testing Ensure all students are supported and have a solid understanding of the work experience program, and work closely with the VET Coordinator to source and allocate work placements Liaise with employers about the duty of care aspects of work experience, ensure relevant workplace risk assessments are conducted prior the program PID ESO Student Counsellor (Careers & ATSI Education) November 2015

3 Provide data to the relevant Leadership Team members to assist with student subject selection and career pathways planning Work in collaboration with the SACE Coordinator on the verification and documentation of special provisions in assessment for students enrolled in SACE programs of study Assist with Parent Information sessions and Subject Selection interviews as requested by the Assistant Principal Learning Senior Campus Organise SATAC Information sessions and distribution of SATAC guides for Year 12 students Maintain and manage relevant documents and database of placements details pertaining to work experience Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (ATSI) Education Support the Literacy and Numeracy development of ATSI students Working with the Director of Student Learning Enrichment to contribute to site learning plans and individual learning plans to improve ATSI student s social, wellbeing and learning outcomes Supporting teaching staff to develop and maintain relationships with ATSI students, parents and families to respond and relate to ATSI students social wellbeing and learning needs Participating in the development and implementation of strategies to support successful social, wellbeing and learning outcomes for ATSl students Be a key focus teacher for contact with CESA, ATSI students and parents Liaise with parents of ATSI students and encourage their involvement in the college programs Encourage and increase an awareness of ATSI culture within and external to the college through opportunities such as NAIDOC Week, college assemblies and events within the local community and CESA Monitor attendance of ATSI students and follow up absences with parents Keep staff informed about appropriate resources, professional reading and learning opportunities about ATSI Education Leadership Partner with parents and families to continually build authentic College community Lead the review of student and staff welfare policies, in collaboration with the Director Student Learning Enrichment Provide support to teachers in building meaningful relationships with students and parents Commitment to regular personal professional development, and encourage, monitor and support the professional development of staff Assist with training and development in the area of pastoral care and student and family support Create conditions conducive to team building and staff wellbeing Other Ensure the inclusion of Christian Brothers College vision, mission and strategic goals in the development of policies and documentation Actively lead staff and students to ensure all areas of the College are safe and clean Network with external bodies and tertiary institutions to organise university visits and guest speakers Provide regular reporting to the Director Student Learning Enrichment on students at risk, and status on current intervention and support programs in place with students Upon invitation provide critical incident debriefing and counselling to the College Critical Incident Response team as required Some out of hours work is an essential component of this role Respond to other duties as assigned by the Principal, through due process of consultation Write regular columns in the College newsletter Insight Attend relevant meetings, including but not limited to; o ATSI Advisory Group (Chair) o Learning Environment Team Meeting o Relevant Committee Meetings o Relevant Advisory Groups PID ESO Student Counsellor (Careers & ATSI Education) November 2015

4 P E R S O N S P E C I F I C A T I O N S Skills Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to relate to students and parents from a range of cultural backgrounds Demonstrated success in preventative strategies, as well as intervention Demonstrated commitment to relationship building with students, staff, parents and the wider community Demonstrated success in improving the education of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students A genuine interest and commitment to working with students R-12 provide support and assistance to improve the education of Aboriginal students through knowledge, understanding and sharing of ATSI histories, languages and cultures Highly developed instructional and classroom management skills Support and active commitment of the ethos of the College, as a Catholic School in the Edmund Rice Tradition Excellent organisational and planning skills with the ability to lead by example and delegate effectively Ability to work with individual students with particular needs Ability to interact with students in a positive, sensitive and respectful manner Ability to assist parents in a sensitive supportive and professional manner Knowledge Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the issues and needs of young people Demonstrated understanding of current legislation and practice in matters pertaining to child protection Knowledge of and commitment to the Catholic ethos Sound knowledge of student s development and needs Sound understanding of and empathy for students, especially boys and the way in which they learn and respond to the world around them C O L L E G E V A L U E S You will practise CBC values of Faith, Excellence, Community and Compassion when you; FAITH Promote, lead and nurture the growth of the Catholic culture within the College; Embrace and sustain the ethos and traditions of the Edmund Rice charism; Articulate the values, vision and mission of the school and EREA; Encourage and participate in the liturgical, sacramental and prayer life of the College; EXCELLENCE Model best practice and encourage innovation and creativity; Use consistent, just and ethical policies and procedures; Respond to compliance matters in relation to Catholic Education Office, EREA, National and State compliances such as WHS; Promote a safe and rigorous learning environment; COMMUNITY Collaboratively plan, implement and review personal learning opportunities that are reflective of the College Mission, Vision, Values, and the Touchstones and Charter of the EREA; Celebrate and lead unique traditions of the College and innovatively contribute to its future vision and growth; Promote and affirm inter-campus staff community relationships; Value our gathering times, sharing and celebrating our spirituality; COMPASSION Recognise and celebrate acts of service within and beyond the College Community; Model leadership that advocates and reflects compassion, empathy and justice, especially for those at on margins; Value diversity and individuality; Employ collaborative, open and transparent decision making processes with staff, students and parents; PID ESO Student Counsellor (Careers & ATSI Education) November 2015

5 Qualifications and Experience S P E C I F I C R E Q U I R E M E N T S Counselling qualifications Prior experience working with students in the school context Current Senior First Aid Certificate Teachers Registration desirable, not essential Approved Mandatory Notification training Police Clearance to work in Catholic Education SA Perform any other duties as required from time to time by the principal W O R K H E A L T H & S A F E T Y This role is deemed to be a Worker under the South Australian Work Health and Safety (WHS) Act As a Worker, while at work you must take reasonable care for your own health and safety take reasonable care that your actions or omissions do not adversely affect the health and safety of other persons comply, in so far as you are reasonably able to, with any reasonable instruction given by the employer cooperate with any reasonable policy or procedure of the employer that is related to health and safety at the workplace that has been notified to workers Reference: Division 4, Section 27 and 28 WHS Act 2012 SIGNED Date (Principal or Delegate) SIGNED Date (Employee) PID ESO Student Counsellor (Careers & ATSI Education) November 2015