Youth Worker

Formed in 1864, the YMCA of Brisbane services over 10,000 members of the community every week and operates programs from over sixty-five sites in South East Queensland.

YMCA Vocational School provides the students ith a wide range of opportunities to support their development via our three core elements - **Academic, Vocational and Wellbeing**.

We believe that a combined approach in these three areas is critical in supporting students on their journey to employment and can assist in achieving more consistent positive outcomes.

**THE OPPORTUNITY**

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 are looking for suitably qualified and experienced **Youth Worker on a casual basis** to deliver student support, well-being programs and lead pastoral care for our students during school hours.

You will work in a multidisciplinary team, including other Youth Workers, a Senior Youth Worker, Teachers, Counsellors and Case Workers, to achieve the best outcomes for our students.

This is a casual position and we are looking for passionate individuals who can work at our **Mango Hill, Kingston, Acacia Ridge, Ipswich, Victoria Point, North Lakes and Bundamba Campus**.

**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, personal well-being and value ongoing professional development.

More specifically you will be able to meet the following key selection criteria:

- Hold a Certificate IV or above in Youth Work or other relevant tertiary qualification;
- Demonstrated relevant recent practical experience in providing program delivery, education support services and case management to marginalised young people;
- Work successfully in a small team and within the school's philosophy and ethos;
- Demonstrated recent experience in providing colleagues with mentoring and support in youth work practice;
- Be able to demonstrate the importance of following procedures and ensuring a safe educational environment at all times;
- Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills;
- Hold or be willing to obtain a current Blue Card.

**INTERESTED?**
To apply, please click the 'apply' button and submit your resume (including details of three (3) referees) and a covering letter detailing how your experience meets the selection criteria.

YMCA, including Boards of Directors, is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people in accordance with our Safeguarding Children and Young People framework. YMCA requires that all applicants undergo satisfactory screening prior to commencement, including but not limited to:

- an international criminal history check where applicants have worked overseas;
- holding or obtaining a Working with Children Clearance/ equivalent in accordance with state/ territory laws.

Any successfully appointed applicant will be required to adhere to the Safeguarding Children and Young People framework, which includes a thorough safeguarding children and young people induction and committing to upholding the safety and wellbeing of children and young people throughout their engagement with YMCA.

**Our Commitment**

We take our responsibility for keeping children and young people safe very seriously and are proudly an Australian Childhood Foundation Safeguarding Children Accredited Organisation.

YMCA, including Boards of Directors, is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people in accordance with our Safeguarding Children and Young People framework. YMCA requires that all applicants undergo satisfactory screening prior to commencement, including but not limited to:

- a national criminal history check;
- an international criminal history check where applicants have worked overseas;
- holding or obtaining a Working with Children Clearance/ equivalent in accordance with state/ territory laws;
- rights to work in Australia.

Any successfully appointed applicant will be required to adhere to the Safeguarding Children and Young People framework, which includes a thorough safeguarding children and young people induction and committing to upholding the safety and wellbeing of children and young people throughout their engagement with YMCA.

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