Relief Youth Worker

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

We are a vibrant, active community organisation, seeking to make a positive difference by providing each and every person with the opportunity to be healthy, happy and connected.

Y Schools Queensland is on a mission to support young people with their education in a safe and inclusive environment. We do this by having amazing teachers, youth workers, counsellors and curriculum to create an environment that makes people want to be at school and learn

**Y Schools Queensland** **Junior Redlands Campus**are looking for passionate **Relief Youth Workers (Classroom)** on a **Casual** basis to support in our School based in **Victoria Point.**

**About the role**

As a Relief Youth Worker this role is based in the classroom and involves actively supporting teachers and students in the planning, delivery and enhancement of academic learning, wellbeing and vocational programs. Additionally, you will play a vital role in the support, case management and mentorship of disengaged students, fostering intentional relationships to identify and address their strengths, passions, interests and unmet needs.

**What will my time look like?**

Coordinate the delivery of the school’s pastoral care and community development program so that student wellbeing needs, and attendance targets are me
- t Plan and lead wellbeing programs to student
- s Support the delivery of vocational training programs offered to student
- s Form intentional relationships with young people so that their strengths, passions, interests and unmet needs can be supported appropriately through the operation of the schoo
- l Support our young people to know success
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**Am I a good match?**

Hold a Certificate IV or above in Youth Work, Community Services or other relevant qualificatio
- n Hold a Positive Notice Blue Card, or be willing to obtainDemonstrated ability to communicate effectively with young people including the ability to communicate appropriately with young people and their families from diverse cultural background
- t Commitment to working with young people using the Strengths Approach and ability to demonstrate non-judgmental, empathic framewor
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**What’s in it for you?**

Achieving our community support and inspiring young people motivates and thrives us to work hard and be the best at what we do. You will bring compassion and drive with your experience and connection to what we do each day. We have an amazing culture where everyone wants to work at the Y, its not just a job and of course we look after you with a range of benefits.

**Here’s what on offer**- 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 which includes our fitness classe
- s Discounts for all Y OSHC Services and Day Care Facilitie
- s Discounted banking and loan ratesDiscounted private health insurance with Mediban
- k Opportunity to participate in and give back to Y program
- s Enjoy a discounted overnight stay at George William Hote
- l Counselling Employee Assistance ProgramWe are an inclusive workplace and welcome people from all backgrounds to apply. We all belong at the Y
- 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_.