Youth Support Worker

2 weeks ago

Northern QLD, Australia PCYC QLD Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year

Fixed Term, Part-Time | 20 Hours Week | 12 Month Contract

$ $37.87 per hour (depending on experience and qualifications)

We are currently seeking passionate and keenYouth Support Worker to join our PCYC Palm Island Youth Club. If you are enthusiastic and have a gusto for increasing youth involvement in programs and events, then we want you

What we can offer

  • In addition to your remuneration, enjoy generous not-for-profit salary packaging benefits of up to $18,550 per annum tax free. This will allow you to take home more of your income before it is taxed
  • Free PCYC Gym Membership
  • 15% discount on PCYC services such as Fun Squad, Gymnastics and Little n Active
  • Flexible work options may be available
  • Volunteer day every year – volunteer in a different area of the Organisation and get involved in your community
  • Bonus leave day during the Christmas Closedown
  • Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Retention leave: receive the benefit of additional leave on your 3,5 and 10-year anniversaries (full-time employees only)
  • 17.5% annual leave loading
  • Access to our online learning management system and facilitated programs, such as our Leadership Development Program – Your career progression is important to us
  • Access to our corporate health plan with HCF, offering very competitive and comprehensive health insurance products

Your New Role

Reporting to the Youth Club Manager, you will be one of our many valuable Youth Support Workers who work in close consultation with youth and community to provide individualised one-on-one support and assistance to young people who need additional or specialised help. You provide information, advice and referrals to service the young person needs when appropriate (e.g referrals for; drug or alcohol, mental health, housing, legal, education, domestic and family violence services). We're committed to fostering a supportive, respectful, and positive atmosphere where everyone is welcome. Every interaction with our members is designed to contribute to their sense of belonging and growth. By joining us, you'll play a crucial role in directly influencing positive change in your community. If this sounds like you, Click 'apply' to be taken directly to our PCYC careers page to download the Position Description obtain more information.

About You

  • Minimum Certificate IV in youth work, community development/welfare, human services or related discipline or equivalent to 3 years experience in the social and community sector
  • Experience in undertaking youth related activities
  • Hold a current drivers' licence or a light rigid driver's licence, and a Restricted Drivers' Authority (or ability to obtain)
  • Hold a current First Aid and CPR certificate (or able to obtain)

Please note: Working With Children Check (Blue Card) No Card, No Start and Restricted Person legislation applies. All PCYC employees are required to complete a National Police Check upon commencement.

PCYC is committed to achieving and supporting a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as well as people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.

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