Youth Worker

2 days ago

Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia YMCA Brisbane Full time
Youth Worker (Classroom) | Senior Redlands Campus

The Y Queensland is a not-for-profit organisation with leading services in childcare, fitness, schools, housing, hospitality, youth recreation and community programs.

We are a vibrant, active community organisation, seeking to make a positive difference by providing each and every person with the opportunity to be healthy, happy and connected.

About the role

The ideal applicant will hold a genuine passion for assisting young people in understanding their full potential, regardless of their background or individual circumstances. You will thrive in the knowledge that your guidance can impact young people to recognise their true value in a holistic sense and gain fulfilment from seeing them grow into young, empowered adults.

Y Schools Queensland Senior Redlands Campus is recruiting a passionate Classroom Youth Worker on a Permanent Full-Time basis to join our Vocational Schools Team located in Victoria Point.

What will my time look like?

  1. Coordinate the delivery of the school's pastoral care and community development program so that student wellbeing needs and attendance targets are met.
  2. Plan and lead wellbeing programs for students.
  3. Support the delivery of vocational training programs offered to students.
  4. Assist in delivering associated programs, services, and events offered to young people through the operation of the campus.
  5. Form intentional relationships with young people so that their strengths, passions, interests, and unmet needs can be supported appropriately through the operation of the school.
  6. Support and case management of identified students in line with school policies and practice.

Am I a good match?

  1. Hold a Certificate III or above in Youth Work, Community Services or other relevant qualification.
  2. Hold a Positive Notice Blue Card, or be willing to obtain.
  3. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with young people including the ability to communicate appropriately with young people and their families from diverse cultural backgrounds.
  4. Demonstrated ability to plan and apply appropriate behaviour management strategies that contribute to the establishment and maintenance of a supportive environment.
  5. Ability and commitment to working with young people using the Strengths Approach and ability to demonstrate a non-judgmental, empathic framework.
  6. Be able to demonstrate excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.

What's in it for you?

We offer a collaborative and supportive work environment where your contributions will make a significant impact. Enjoy competitive compensation, professional development opportunities, and a commitment to work-life balance.

Here's what on offer:

  1. Increase take home pay with tax-free NFP salary packaging up to $15,900 living expenses and $2,650 meals and entertainment.
  2. Join a supportive, inclusive and passionate team in an organisation making a difference.
  3. Free gym membership which includes our fitness classes.
  4. Discounts for all Y OSHC Services and Day Care Facilities.
  5. Discounted banking and loan rates.
  6. Discounted private health insurance with Medibank.
  7. Opportunity to participate in and give back to Y programs.
  8. Enjoy a discounted overnight stay at George William Hotel.
  9. Counselling Employee Assistance Program.

We are an inclusive workplace and welcome people from all backgrounds to apply. We all belong at the Y

At the Y, we are committed to empowering all children and young people to feel safe and be safe. As a Child Safe organisation, all of our candidates must have or obtain a working with children check.

Applicants are advised that it is an offence for a person disqualified or suspended from holding a blue card to commence or continue in regulated, child-related employment.

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