ConnectEd Chaplain Albany

Part-Time (0.6) Fixed-Term Contract until 31/12/2020

Immediate start About Alta-1 College and the ConnectEd Program Alta-1 College WA is an independent Christian, co-educational, CARE (Curriculum and Reengagement in Education) School of 800 students located in various locations across the state. The College caters for students between 12 and 18 years of age and provides students a pathway to complete secondary education. Recognising that young people learn best when they feel connected and safe, Alta-1 delivers education in a small school environment while also delivering a well-developed therapeutic recovery model. This unique model provides an environment of belonging for the students encouraging them to acknowledge, confront and resolve negativity while engaging in a journey of healing, restoration, identity formation and purpose finding. The college intentionally works with disengaged and disadvantaged young people who are considered educationally, behaviourally and socio-emotionally at-risk. The College was started in Western Australia in 2004 and is a multi-campus school with nearly all Alta-1 campuses deliberately utilising the premises of an existing church community. In May 2015 Alta-1 College QLD was established to provide alternative education in the northern suburbs of Brisbane and currently services 50 students. ConnectEd is the College’s online transitional programme, providing students with home-based education as well as access to teacher and pastoral support designed to facilitate their re-engagement. Students are given the opportunity to attend a ConnectEd classroom once a week for two hours. Students are allocated a chaplain who will attend their home for two hours once a week to facilitate the Personal Recovery program. To be enrolled in the ConnectEd program the student must be able to provide documentation from a medical professional (GP, psychologist etc.) that supports the student’s reasons for not being able to physically attend school. A team consisting of the teacher, chaplain, education assistant, student support services and a learning support teacher will all work in collaboration to assist the students in their education and recovery, with the goal to eventually transition them back into mainstream schooling or other educational pathways. The Opportunity The College is requiring an experienced Chaplain to join the team in the Great Southern Region (Albany) area for the ConnectEd program. This is an outstanding opportunity for passionate and talented Chaplain with a heart for at-risk young people. The successful applicant will join a large dynamic team of educators and support staff. You will have the opportunity to work one on one with disengaged young people, helping to facilitate alongside the teachers their socio-emotional recovery.

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 • Assisting the ConnectEd teacher • Extra curricula involvement Please refer to the role description and selection criteria below. Essential requirements to be considered for the role

• 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 Working with Children Check and a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.

• Please refer to the selection criteria document for the full list of essential requirements. Benefits of working for Alta-1 College

• Professional development opportunities • Opportunity for career progression

If you can see yourself becoming a member of the Alta-1 team and 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. You can find the selection criteria on our website at www.alta-1.wa.edu.au/employment Please submit applications via e-mail (preferred) to hr@alta-1.wa.edu.au or by mail to PO BOX 2104, Wangara DC 6947. Please address the application to the Great Southern Regional Principal, Mr Steve Sharp Application closing date is 4:00pm Thursday 6 February 2020.

Selection Criteria and Job Description Alta-1 College- Chaplain (ConnectEd)

SELECTION CRITERIA

Please ensure you address the below selection criteria in no more than 4 pages and submit along with your resume and pastor’s reference. Section 1 – Essential

1. Demonstrated personal faith and commitment to the Lord Jesus Christ.

2. Attend church on a regular basis.

3. Meet the requirements to be granted a Working With Children Check and a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.

4. Chaplaincy qualification or equivalent.

5. Ability to interact with a range of clientele in various capacities.

6. Proven record of self-motivation, efficiency and professionalism.

7. Demonstrated ability to work with and learn a variety of computer programs. (Preferably

Mac)

8. Demonstrated ability to manage administration tasks.

9. Demonstrated capacity to work autonomously and as part of a team.

10. Hold a valid drivers license. Section 2 – Desirable

1. A member of a local church partner supporting the Alta-1 programme.

2. To have previous experience in chaplaincy or youth-based industry/ministry.

3. Prior experience working with at-risk adolescent students.

Job Description ALTA-1 ConnectEd Chaplain Primary Role The primary role of a ConnectEd chaplain at Alta-1 College is to support the site teacher by assisting students in personal and spiritual domains, together with assisting students in the transition to campus or other form of education, and to act as a link to church youth programs and the community. Nature of Role The role of an Alta-1 ConnectEd chaplain is built around the following domains: • Working with students in their homes • Working pastorally with individual students • Assisting the site teacher • Extra curricula involvement • Acting professionally Personal Requirements for the Role The Alta-1 program requires a ConnectEd chaplain to be: • A Christian committed to demonstrating that their beliefs and values are real and impact their daily

life. • A vital link between the supporting church and the various Alta-1 learning programs. • Capable of planning, implementing and assessing learning sequences that relate to personal

development and spiritual growth. • Supportive of the site teacher in administrative tasks. • Professional in all aspects of work including punctuality, preparation and support of each team

member. • Respectful and active listener in relation to the students. • Dedicated to achieving the highest level of academic success for the students under their care. • Dedicated to resolving issues in a positive, constructive and open minded way. • Steadfast in their decision to make the program a success for all the students and staff who are

involved. • The measures of good practice for a ConnectEd chaplain within Alta-1 are the following: Working with individual students § Liaises and cooperates with the teacher in the development and implementation of

Documented Plans related to personal development and religious education for all participants. § Assesses student work related to the Documented Plan in liaison with the teacher who will

supervise all internal moderation activities. § Monitors student behavior, initiating corrective action where appropriate. § Addresses issues as they arise. § Reports all incidents to the site teacher. § Works with teacher to assist students to explore the notion of joining a church community. § Communicates clearly and positively with students. § Work individually with student in their home and ensuring the tasks related to the Personal

Recovery and Community Building course are completed successfully and to the required standard.

§ Develops positive and meaningful relationships with students individually. § Facilitates opportunities for students to debrief about personal circumstances and issues. § Provides advice and guidance to students consistent with Alta-1 values and principles. § Acts as a student coach/mentor under the direction of the school psychologist. § Assists students work through individual change plans and Documented Plan.

Assisting the site teacher § Prepares teaching resources including photocopying and set-up of electronic equipment. § Participates in the planning and execution of termly student excursions. § Develops familiarity with teaching materials. § Assists with organising, monitoring and periodic visiting of Workplace Learning sites. § Takes responsibility for maintenance and care of site vehicle. § Enters pastoral care notes and weekly reports into school records (SEQTA), and sends these to

teacher as appropriate. § Assists teacher with new student enrolment interviews; suspensions; exit interviews where

required § Drives Alta-1 vehicle as directed by the teacher. § Administer curriculum and screening assessments with students as per direction by teacher

during home visits § Works through the PRCB unit, under the direction of the teacher with individual students in their

homes Extra Curricula Involvement § Participates in professional development activities organised by the school. § Participates in professional development activities arranged by self, according to interest and

professional improvement, as negotiated with Principal. § Participates in parent interview evenings as directed by site teacher. § Participates fully in annual staff retreat. § Participates in awards nights.

Acting Professionally § Maintains punctuality. § Attends all staff meetings. § Participates in staff prayer meetings. § Behaves as a positive role model to students. § Ensures that personal business is not attended to during supervision times. § Maintains appropriate professional boundaries with students.

Reporting Relationship Chaplains are responsible to the Regional Principal, through the site teacher, for the discharge of their educational and pastoral duties. External Relations Public relations (eg. Contact with the media, police) and contact with general external agencies is the responsibility of the EO or delegate.