• Location:  Mackay
• Remuneration: $101,174 to $109,783 p.a.

The School Support Officer provides early intervention initiatives to primary school children at risk.

The core capability requirements for this role are:

• Develop and maintain strong productive working relationships with educational institutions and key QPS units.
• Effectively deliver evidence-based programs to students, staff and/or parents to reduce the likelihood of victimisation and offending behaviours.
• Conduct rapport building engagement activities within the school setting and support other QPS youth-based programs, events and activities.
• Action school referrals to support students who are at risk of educational disengagement and are vulnerable to harm and offending behaviours.
• Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to identify, respond or refer ‘at risk’ youth to appropriate support services.
• Complete contemporaneous records and documentation.
• Ensure effective management of resources under your control.

Role Requirements - Mandatory

• Eligibility to obtain and hold a current Qld driver’s licence and Qld Working with Children (Blue card) is mandatory.

Qualification:

• Qualifications (tertiary/vocational) in a relevant field such as youth work/social work, teaching; and experience in presenting in an education setting are highly desirable.

Technical/ Operational/ Educational experience:

• School Support Officers at times when they are supporting youth, may be required to conduct home visits at residential addresses.

Other:

• School Support Officers may be required to assist other Queensland Police Service units such as District Crime Prevention, Police Citizens Youth Club, Project Booyah, etc. 

Enquiries:  

Jannah Dymnycz, Mobile:  0438 003 669.

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