The role of a State School Youth Support
Coordinator (YSC) is to provide support to at-risk students to remain engaged
with their education to enhance their opportunities for further education and
sustainable future employment. The roles of the YSC will reflect the
specific needs of the school.
The YSC will refer at-risk students to
appropriate agencies and support services that will assist students to overcome
barriers to education and training. They also provide individual support,
case management and, where appropriate, group support to students to maximise
their engagement with education and training.
Mrs Kerri Crighton is Youth Support
Coordinator at Clifton State High School. Appointments can be made on
Wednesdays with Kerri or through the School Support Team.
YOUTH SUPPORT COORDINATOR IN
SCHOOLS......A free and confidential service for students who can access a
community based agency in a school setting and is aimed at reducing the risk of
disengagement from education and/or future employment.
Contact details:
Kerri Crighton (Wednesdays) Ph: 46974777 kcrig1@eq.edu.au