Youth Support Professional

3 weeks ago

Ipswich, Australia YMCA Brisbane Full time

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

We are a vibrant community organisation committed to making a positive difference by giving everyone the opportunity to be healthy, happy, and connected.

About the Role

As a Classroom Youth Worker at the Y, we seek an applicant with a genuine passion for helping young people reach their full potential, regardless of their background or individual circumstances. You will thrive in the knowledge that your guidance can have a lasting impact on young people, empowering them to grow into confident adults.

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

Your Day-to-Day

  • Coordinate the delivery of pastoral care and community development programs to meet student wellbeing needs and attendance targets
  • 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 for young people through campus operations
  • Develop intentional relationships with young people to support their strengths, passions, interests, and unmet needs
  • Support and case manage identified students according to school policies and practices

A Perfect Match?

  • 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 from diverse cultural backgrounds
  • Demonstrated ability to plan and apply behaviour management strategies contributing to a supportive environment
  • Ability to work with young people using the Strengths Approach and demonstrate a non-judgmental framework
  • 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.

Our Offer Includes

    • 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 with fitness classes
    • Discounts for all 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 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 ensuring all children and young people feel safe and are safe. As a Child Safe organisation, all 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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