Youth Worker

PCYC NSW is looking to build a pool of reliable casual Youth Workers to join our PCYC Youth Programs Team. PCYC will provide a vibrant environment for you to challenge yourself with meaningful work, utilising your skills and passion for youth engagement. If you are passionate about making a life changing difference in your community, then this is the opportunity for you
- **Casual Roles Available**:

- **Location - Campbelltown**

**Incentives to work with us**
- Access discounts on health insurance
- Free PCYC gym membership at certain clubs
- Workplace flexibility
- Career progression opportunities

**Your next role**

Working alongside a dedicated program staff, you will be responsible for providing support services to youth who are showing early signs of disengagement. Working with a maximum class size, you will:

- Act as a role model within a classroom-style environment
- Provide support to help young people remain focused on re-engagement into school life
- Identify and support young people’s educational needs and goals
- Support NSW Police Youth Case Managers with delivery of local programs engaging youth
- Provide individual and/or group life skills coaching in areas such as self-care, life skills, social / cultural issues etc
- Support the engagement of young people from various backgrounds into appropriate community activities and relevant services through appropriate assessment
- Ensure mandatory reporting in-line with legislative requirements

**About Us**

PCYC NSW is a life changing charity, established in 1937, that works in partnership with community and NSW Police to empower youth, get kids active in life, and reduce and prevent youth crime.

Over 100,000 people are members of our 66 clubs around NSW.

**About You**

Are you a passionate person, as well as:

- Do you have prior experience working with disadvantaged young people within a social worker, mediation, or conflict resolution capacity?
- Do you have a current Working with Children Check (WWCC) and National Police Criminal History check?
- Do you have Qualification/s in Youth Work, Social Work, Community Development or a related discipline?
- Do you have excellent communication skills and proven ability to engage with young people facing barriers?
- Do you have prior experience working with young people with behavioural issues, who are experiencing poor mental health, homelessness, drug and alcohol dependency or family conflict?

Don’t miss this opportunity to become part of the PCYC team and work for an organisation with a proud and long history, where you empower young people and change lives.

**Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged to apply.**

**Why work with us?**

**Job Type**: Casual

**Salary**: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- On call

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Minto, NSW 2566: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Youth work: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- National Police Check (required)
- Employee Working with Children Check (required)
- Driver Licence (preferred)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)

Work Location: One location
- Health insurance