Youth Development Coordinator

4 days ago

Ipswich, Australia YMCA Brisbane Full time

The YMCA Brisbane is a leading not-for-profit organisation providing services in childcare, fitness, schools, housing, hospitality, youth recreation, and community programs.

We are a vibrant, active community organisation dedicated to making a positive difference by offering opportunities for people to be healthy, happy, and connected.

About the Role

As a Classroom Youth Worker at the YMCA Brisbane, we seek an applicant with a genuine passion for assisting young people in realising their full potential, regardless of their background or individual circumstances. You will thrive in the knowledge that your guidance can positively impact young people, enabling them to recognise their true value and gain fulfillment from seeing them grow into empowered adults.

Vocational Schools Team is recruiting a passionate Classroom Youth Worker on a Permanent Full-Time basis to join our team located in Ipswich.

Key Responsibilities

  • Coordinate the delivery of the school's pastoral care and community development program to ensure student wellbeing needs and attendance targets are met.
  • Plan and lead wellbeing programs for students.
  • Support the delivery of vocational training programs offered to students.
  • Assist in delivering associated programs, services, and events provided to young people through the operation of the campus.
  • Form intentional relationships with young people to support their strengths, passions, interests, and unmet needs.
  • Support and case management of identified students in line with school policies and practice.

Requirements

  • Hold a Certificate IV or above in Youth Work, Community Services, or other relevant qualification.
  • Hold a Positive Notice Blue Card or be willing to obtain one.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with young people, including communication with diverse cultural backgrounds.
  • Demonstrated ability to plan and apply appropriate behaviour management strategies contributing to a supportive environment.
  • Ability to work with young people using the Strengths Approach and demonstrate a non-judgmental, empathic framework.
  • Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

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

We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace.

At the YMCA Brisbane, we empower children and young people to feel safe and be safe. We require all candidates to have or obtain a working with children check.

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