Youth Worker

5 hours ago

Kingston, Australia YMCA Brisbane Full time

**The YMCA Vocational School **is a multi-campus educational community based in Logan, North Lakes, Redlands, Ipswich, Bundaberg and Acacia Ridge. The School is a Special Assistance School offering alternative schooling programs to assist disengaged students in having the opportunity to reach their full potential through positive educational studies, activities and outcomes.

**YMCA Vocational Schools** are now recruiting a **Youth Worker (Classroom)** on a **permanent, full time** basis to join our friendly & dynamic team at **Clem Jones Senior Campus.**

**ABOUT THE ROLE**

The role of a **Youth Worker (Classroom)** is to support teachers in delivering of academic and wellbeing programs to students.

Key responsibilities (not limited to):

- Coordinate the delivery of the School’s pastoral care and community development program so that student wellbeing needs and attendance targets are met;
- Plan and lead wellbeing programs to students;
- Support the delivery of vocational training programs offered to students;
- Assist in delivering associated programs, services and events offered to young people through the operation of the campus;
- 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;
- Support and case management of identified students in line with school policies and practice.

**SELECTION CRITERIA**

The ideal applicant will be looking for a challenge, have a passion for working with young people, a strong interest in the development of the holistic person, a personal interest in health, spirituality and personal well-being. They will also have a commitment to a client-centred approach, creative and innovative youth work practice and a commitment to ongoing professional development.

To be successful in the role, you will be able to meet the following criteria:

- Hold a Certificate III or above in Youth Work. Community Services or other relevant qualification;
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with young people including the ability to communicate appropriately with young people and their families from diverse cultural backgrounds;
- Ability and commitment to working with young people using the Strengths Approach and ability to demonstrate non-judgmental, empathic framework;
- Be able to demonstrate excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills;
- Computer literacy and prior experience using a range of office software including Word, Excel;
- Hold a current Blue Card (Working with Children Check).

**REMUNERATION & BENEFITS**:
In addition, the YMCA offers many employee benefits including discounted child care, and access to YMCA fitness and recreation facilities

**HOW TO APPLY**:
**OUR COMMITMENT**:
The YMCA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to safeguarding children and young people.

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