Youth Worker

5 days ago

Kingston, Australia YMCA Brisbane Full time

**ABOUT US**

The School is a Special Assistance School and offers courses assisting disengaged students in having a "Real Opportunity" to achieve their full potential through positive educational studies, activities and outcomes.

We believe all young people have the right to achieve their full potential irrelevant of circumstance.

**POSITION**

The YMCA Vocational School is now recruiting for a **Permanent Full-Time Youth Worker (Classroom)**, working 38 hours per week.

In this position, you will support our teachers and students at our **Clem Jones Junior Campus**.

**Specific tasks in this position include**:

- 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.

**THE PERSON**

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.

**Selection Criteria**

**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).

**APPLICATIONS**

**Applications**

**Our Commitment**

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

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