Alta-1 College, QLD Education Facilitator/Youth Support Worker (ConnectEd Program) 2 x Part-Time Contract Positions Available Caboolture, Queensland Applications close 9:00am Monday 8th March, 2021 About Alta-1 Alta-1 offers learning pathways to disengaged students across Australia. Our classroom and online program deliver solutions that include community involvement, therapeutic and education outcomes. Alta-1 is committed to changing the lives of disengaged students through a journey of belonging, self-transformation and offering hope for the future. A sense of belonging and safety live at the heart of Alta-1. Every student is empowered to gain life skills to support growth on their journey as individuals. The vision that drives Alta-1 is for our students to grow and succeed in life. Christian values underpin our call to “change one life at a time”. About Alta-1 College QLD Alta-1 College QLD is an independent Christian, co-educational, Special Assistance School located in South-East Queensland. Presently the College caters for approximately 70 young people aged 15-19 over two locations in Caboolture. The College has an outstanding staff team of 16 full and part-time staff and is growing. About the ConnectEd Program The Alta-1 College ConnectEd Program is a Transition to School Program for young people who are having trouble attending school. Students struggling to access mainstream schooling due to social emotional disorders and other medical conditions may be suited to this program. The ConnectEd Program offers teacher and pastoral support designed to facilitate the educational re-engagement of students. We do this by offering an online and workbook-based curriculum that can be tailored to a student’s individual needs. The program includes a unique Personal Recovery and Community Building course that is initially delivered in the home. This course assists student to acknowledge, confront and resolve barriers to school attendance and emotional well-being. Over a period of time, students are assisted to re-engage back to mainstream education or into our campus where we offer pathways to year 12 graduation and opportunities for greater personal freedom. The Opportunity The opportunity presents for passionate and appropriately skilled people to apply for an Education Facilitator/Youth Support Worker position working with disengaged students. The successful applicants will work with a small and dynamic team of educators and support staff. You will have the opportunity to work one-to-one with young people who require assistance to re-engage in education and journey towards belonging, self-transformation and greater hope. Your role and responsibilities:

Working with students in their homes
Working pastorally with individual students
Capable of planning, implementing and assessing learning sequences that relate to personal development and spiritual growth.
Supportive of the teacher in administrative tasks and teaching and learning times
Assisting the ConnectEd Teacher
Extra-curricular involvement

Please refer to the Selection Criteria and Role Description for more complete details. Essential

To be a practising Christian, enthusiastic and passionate about helping young people, with the capacity to work collaboratively in a team environment.
To have a current Blue Card
Be willing to undergo a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check
Cert IV or higher in Youth Work / Cert IV Chaplaincy (or other equivalent qualification)

Benefits of working for Alta-1 College

Salary packaging
Professional development opportunities

If you can see yourself succeeding in this role then please apply. Applications must include a cover letter addressing the selection criteria, a current resume and a written reference from your pastor. Applications close 9:00am Monday 8th March, 2021. Please submit applications via e-mail to admin@alta-1.qld.edu.au Should you have any questions please don’t hesitate to contact our Administration Office on (07) 5301 8008. Please note that the College reserves the right to fill this position prior to the application closing date. SELECTION CRITERIA Please ensure you address the below selection criteria in no more than 2 pages and submit along with a cover letter, your resume and pastor’s reference. Section 1 – Essential

Demonstrated personal faith and commitment to the Lord Jesus Christ.
Attend church on a regular basis.
Meet the requirements to be granted a Blue Card and a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.
Cert IV or higher in Youth Work / Cert IV Chaplaincy (or other equivalent qualification)
Ability to interact with a range of clientele in various capacities.
Proven record of self-motivation, efficiency and professionalism.
Demonstrated ability to work with and learn a variety of computer programs. (Preferably Mac)
Demonstrated ability to manage administration tasks.
Demonstrated capacity to work autonomously and as part of a team.
Hold a valid Driver Licence.

Section 2 – Desirable

A member of a local church partner supporting the Alta-1 program.
To have previous experience in chaplaincy or youth-based industry/ministry.
Prior experience working with at-risk adolescent students.

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