Open Access College plays an important role in addressing educational disadvantages for South Australian students who are not able to attend school in person or are unable to access aspects of the full curriculum at their local school. Students access learning primarily online, with teachers providing opportunities for face-to-face learning where appropriate.

We support a diverse range of students, many of whom have complex learning and behavioural needs, including students experiencing trauma and anxiety. The ability to build positive relationships, understand individual student needs and develop and implement quality One Plans with appropriate adjustments is essential to supporting student engagement, growth and success.

Open Access College (Marden Campus) are building our Youth Worker team to look after the wellbeing of our students. We’re looking for engaging, empathetic Youth Workers and Youth Worker Support Officers. We can offer both part-time and full-time positions, depending on the needs of the successful candidates. Please apply to your preferred role via the links below:

- The Youth Worker (SSO3) is responsible for the coordination of timely and effective case management, ensuring appropriate options and interventions are identified and utilised. You’ll support at-risk students in their social and emotional wellbeing, encouraging their continued connection with education within school and beyond through provision of case management services and access to external service providers. Ancillary Jobs

- The Youth Worker Support Officer (SSO2) supports disengaged students in their social and emotional wellbeing,



encouraging their continued connection with education within school and beyond, under the direction of the Youth Worker Team Leader. Ancillary Jobs

Why choose us?

- Work in an innovative and flexible online environment.

- Join a collaborative and supportive team.

- Be part of a learning community where qualified learning and continuous improvement are valued.

What you will bring:

- Hold or be studying one of the following qualifications:

1. Certificate IV or Diploma in Youth Work or Youth Justice.

2. Bachelor in Social Work, Psychology or other equivalent qualification may be considered.

3. Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention (Child Protection) – Youth Specific stream.

- Demonstrated ability to effectively work with a diverse range of young people and their families to initiate and manage change to achieve desired outcomes.

- Demonstrated experience in providing a service using an evidence-based model to achieve educational goals for young people, especially those in identified groups.

- Successful experience in working with disengaged young people, their teachers and carers to improve their participation and achievement in schooling.

- A working knowledge of a range of effective case management strategies, including problem solving, conflict resolution, working with young people in crisis and un understanding of, and sensitivity to, students from a low socio-economic background.

Ready to Bring your Brilliance to Open Access College?

We want to hear from you! Please follow the link for your preferred role for more information, and to apply.

📌 Open Access College | Youth Worker and Youth Worker Support Officer (Marden)
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