<p><b>ABOUT US </b></p><p>St Lucy&#39;s School is a Catholic Independent School in the Dominican tradition providing high quality education to primary and secondary students with disabilities. We are a community enriched by difference; inspiring learning for a life of purpose. </p><p>At St Lucy&#39;s School we work with each student individually in order to unlock their unique potential and to encourage them to become independent. We provide a holistic education, offering outstanding academic programs taught by special educators with the support of our dedicated therapy team. </p><p><b>ABOUT THE ROLE </b></p><p>We are seeking an experienced full-time Family Support Worker to work term-term plus 25 days. The role of the Family Support Worker at St Lucy’s School is to support the students and their families to reach their goals and access appropriate services, to increase their independence and participation in the community. The Family Support Worker collaborates closely with students, families and staff to advise, advocate and provide information to enable students and their families to make informed decisions and to support them in gaining access to and navigate systems and services. </p><p><b>KEY RESPONSIBILITIES </b></p><ul><li>Respond to referrals for support for specific students and their family from relevant classroom staff and senior staff including the Principal, Deputy Principal and the Heads of Curriculum and Pedagogy. </li><li>Participate in planning and implementing appropriate supports for students and their families as part of the Tier 3 Wellbeing Team. </li><li>Maintain a database of potential services to provide informed advice and information to families about accessing suitable external services. </li><li>Support families with building networks of support and case co-ordination including linking them to and liaising with government agencies and external service providers, including DCJ, NSW Health, NDIA and NDIS services, therapists etc. The work is family–centered, which means direct engagement with and support of family members as determined by the requirements of each case. </li><li>Educate families so that they can advocate for their child and with a focus that over time they can independently build on networks and navigate support systems and services. This includes providing workshops for families in relation to navigating the disability sector and other services. </li><li>Work with the students and families in relation to access to appropriate supports through the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). </li><li>Contribute to the development, continuous quality improvement and evaluation of disability support services and systems for students and their families keeping up to date with research and best practice and raising systemic issues in relation to the NDIS scheme or other systems with the School Leadership. </li><li>Maintain progress notes and details on student and family files which remain the property of the School. </li><li>Collaborate and consult with other members of the St Lucy’s team to develop strong, coordinated support for St Lucy’s students and their families. </li><li>Participate in case conferences with relevant staff, family members, Psychologist and therapists to develop programs for individual students as needed. </li><li>Develop and maintain positive relationships between the School and its various communities. </li><li>Facilitate and support events for families, providing opportunities for them to network and support their well-being for example Men’s and Mum’s evenings. </li></ul><p><b>ABOUT YOU </b></p><p>The School&#39;s core values are Joy, Community, Courage and Truth. As such, we see the importance of recruiting talent aligned with these values. </p><p>To be successful for this role, the following experience, skills and attributes are essential: </p><ul><li>Tertiary qualifications or Certificate IV in Social Sciences, Social Work, Community Services, Disability or a related field. </li><li>3 years or more experience working with children and their families. </li><li>An understanding of the potential needs of people with a disability, their families and carers, including those students with complex needs. </li><li>Demonstrated understanding of person-centred planning. </li><li>Demonstrated ability to provide strength-based support to assist families and children. </li><li>Excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills, with demonstrated ability to build rapport and interact effectively at all levels of the school. </li><li>Capacity to stay self-regulated in situations of high stress and problem-solve at these times to maintain student and family safety. </li><li>Have experience with self-care plans and ensuring your plan is reviewed and referred to regularly. </li><li>Demonstrated experience of working collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team. </li><li>Understanding of safe work practices and management of risk. </li><li>Demonstrated knowledge of the impact of trauma on development and supporting people who have experienced trauma. </li><li>Knowledge of housing, domestic violence, child protection, child/youth development and custody issues, mental health (non-clinical) and working with parents and carers. </li><li>Counselling skills and experience. </li><li>High level of integrity and trust, professional demeanor, understanding of the importance of confidential information. </li><li>Excellent written and oral communication skills, great organisational skills and attention to detail. </li><li>Current Australian Driver’s License and current and verified Working with Children Check. </li></ul><p><b>EXTRA BENEFITS OF WORKING AT ST LUCY&#39;S </b></p><ul><li>As a Public Benevolent Institution, we can offer to package a component of your salary as a tax-free fringe benefit and this will increase your take home salary. </li><li>Close to public transport on Sydney&#39;s beautiful North Shore </li><li>Onsite Car Parking available </li><li>Personal Well-Being Initiatives and access to Employee Assistance Program </li><li>Professional Development Plans </li></ul><p><b>HOW TO APPLY </b></p><p>For more information, please see the <b>position description</b>. </p><p>To apply for this position, please email <b>nicolef&#64;stlucys.nsw.edu.au</b> the following documentation: </p><ul><li><b>Completed Application form </b></li><li><b>Resume </b></li><li><b>Brief Covering Letter</b> addressed to the Principal, David Raphael (no longer than two pages) which addresses: </li><li>The reason for your interest, and </li><li>Your demonstrated experience and skills in relation to the role. </li></ul><p>St Lucy&#39;s School has a zero-tolerance policy for child abuse and is committed to promoting child safety, the well-being of children and protecting children from abuse. To ensure the safeguarding of our students, all employees must have a current Employee Working with Children Check before commencing work. In addition, included throughout the recruitment process are checks of suitability for employment with children. </p><p>St Lucy&#39;s School policy requires staff to have received three (3) Covid-19 vaccine doses. </p><p><b>Applications close on Monday 18 July 2022.</b></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>