Youth and Community Worker

As the **Social Impact Arm** of the YMCA, Y-Care trades as YMCA Social Impact and exists to serve people in our community who are disadvantaged. Social Impact’s programs each operate in different areas but share the common theme of assisting people overcome the challenges they face in body, mind and spirit. Services and programs managed by Social Impact fall under the following five (5) focus areas: Education; Community Centres; Healthy Futures, Community Housing, and Social Enterprise.

**The Space North Lakes** is located in the heart of the North Lakes town centre. It is a regional youth facility and dedicated, multi-purpose space for the young people from the local community to socialise, have fun and be creative in a safe and welcoming environment through structured and unstructured arts, cultural and sporting activities.

We are now recruiting a **Youth and Community Worker** to join our team based at** The Space** located in **North Lakes, QLD** on a **casual** basis.

**THE ROLE**

This role will form part of the support services offered to students at the YMCA Vocational Schools and the YMCA North Lakes Space for Young People. We provide locally based opportunities to become engaged in and/or lead programs in creative arts, sport and recreation, employment, education and training and social enterprises.
- Facilitate the delivery of specific employment and wellbeing programs to participants who come from disadvantaged backgrounds
- Impart up-to-date knowledge, skills and abilities to identified participants essential to accessing the labour market and gaining employment
- Liaise with locally-based employers to facilitate productive working relationships that lead to opportunities for young program participants
- Support the delivery of vocational assessments programs offered to participants
- Assist in delivering associated programs, services and events offered to participants through the operation of locally based programs
- Form intentional relationships with participants so that their strengths, passions, interests and unmet needs can be supported appropriately through the operation of the YMCA Social Impact Programs

**ABOUT YOU**

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.
- Certificate IV or above qualification in Youth Work, Community Services or similar qualification (or studying towards this)
- Experience in working with at-risk people
- Prior experience in coordinating youth-related programs and outreach
- Ability to communicate effectively with young people including the use of appropriate interpersonal skills
- Be able to demonstrate the importance of following procedures and ensuring a safe environment at all times
- First Aid and CPR qualifications
- Positive Notice Blue Card
- Sensitivity in responding to youth from a range of lifestyles, capacities, expectations and cultures

**REMUNERATION & BENEFITS**

In addition, The YMCA offers many employee benefits including:

- Free YMCA gym membership
- Discounted rates at our childcare facilities
- Discounted rate on selected health care through Medibank Private
- Discounted accommodation rates at the George Williams Hotel
- A range of online benefits through our online employee discounts and benefits program

**APPLICATIONS**

To apply, please click the** ‘APPLY’** button and submit your resume and a cover letter detailing how your experience meets the selection criteria.

**Our Commit**ment**

The YMCA is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to safeguarding children and young people.

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