Youth Worker

3 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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