Job Description
The Youth Education Support Worker provides classroom, administrative and wellbeing support to teachers and students participating in the ReFresh and ReNew educational re-engagement programs. The ReFresh and ReNew programs assist young people who have disengaged from mainstream education to successfully re-engage with learning through individual support, positive relationship building, and a safe, inclusive learning environment. The Youth Education Support Worker works collaboratively with teachers, youth workers and support staff to encourage attendance, participation, confidence, resilience and positive educational outcomes.
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ReFresh is an alternative education program for young people aged ******* who are at risk or already disengaged from mainstream education. The aim of the program is to provide education in a way that encourages students to remain engaged in their schooling by creating learning opportunities that are practical and relevant to themselves, the community and their environment.
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ReNew has a primary focus of re‐engaging adolescents who are completely disengaged from mainstream schools. Students participating in ReNew often have multiple issues associated with drug/ alcohol use, mental health, family detachment, homelessness and the juvenile justice system. The ReNew program provides an important stepping stone back into learning and further educational options.
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Both the ReFresh and ReNew programs provide wrap around support for students via secondary teachers and youth workers. Together these staff address both educational and social/welfare issues. Both programs are delivered over a 12-month period.
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Staff Requirements
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All staff will be expected to:
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Work in a manner that promotes the values of ANH@E.
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Work effectively with and value the contribution of Volunteers.
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Work collaboratively as a member of the staff team.
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Avenue Neighbourhood House @ Eley lnc adheres to the principles of equal employment opportunities legislation, the Victorian Child‐Safety Standards and the Disability Discrimination Act.
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Child Safety Commitment
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The Avenue House @ Eley is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Avenue Neighbourhood House @ Eley has a commitment to zero tolerance of child abuse. The organisation is committed to providing a safe, inclusive and respectful environment for all young people. We are committed to the cultural safety of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, the cultural safety of children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds, and to providing a secure environment for children with a disability. All employees are expected to uphold Child Safe Standards, promote student wellbeing, and contribute to a culture that values diversity, inclusion and educational opportunity.
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📌 Youth Education Support Worker (Victoria)
🏢 The Avenue
📍 Victoria