Youth Worker

5 days ago

North Lakes, Australia YMCA Brisbane Full time

**YMCA Vocational Schools** provide adjusted education programs and vocational training to secondary students, who would benefit from an alternative learning environment. With campuses across Brisbane, the school supports students in their journey to employment. Students participate in programs dedicated to enhancing practical and personal skills, at a pace that encourages school attendance, engagement and confidence.

We believe in the power of inspired young people. The YMCA Vocational Schools draw on our fundamental values of honesty, responsibility, respect and care, to create a nurturing learning environment to support our students prepare for the future.

The school mission is to positively engage young people in education and **lifelong learning, empowering them** to become well rounded, confident and healthy human beings.

**We have multiple campuses based in Logan, North Lakes, Redlands, Ipswich and Acacia Ridge.**

We are now recruiting for **permanent full-time Youth Worker (in class)** to join our dedicated and supportive multi-disciplinary team at the **Moreton Bay: North Lakes Junior Campus.**

In this position, you will support our teachers and students at our **Moreton Bay: North Lakes Junior Campus,** to deliver well-being programs and provide guidance to the youth work team.

**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**
- 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 background
- 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)

**Remuneration & Benefits**:
Pay rate will be in accordance to the YMCA EBA for Vocational School, plus the capacity to salary package if applicable. In addition, the YMCA offers many employee benefits including discounted child care, and access to YMCA fitness and recreation facilities.

**How to Apply**

**Our Commitment**

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

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