Youth Worker

15 hours ago

Campbelltown NSW, Australia PCYC NSW Full time $35,000 - $45,000 per year

We are currently seeking enthusiastic qualified Youth Mentors to join our PCYC Youth Programs Team. PCYC will provide a vibrant environment for you to challenge yourself with meaningful work, utilising your skills and passion for youth engagement. If you are passionate about making a life changing difference in your school community, then this is the opportunity for you

Casual position available in the Campbelltown region

$44.58 per hour (inclusive of casual loading)

Incentives to work with PCYC

  • Access to our employee rewards benefits with discounts across food, retail and travel
  • Access Fitness Passport Membership and free PCYC gym membership at participating clubs
  • Work School Hours - 7.5 hours required per day
  • Supportive work environment with ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities

About the role

Working alongside a co-mentor with a maximum class size of 10 students (Ratio of 1:5), you will be responsible for providing support services to youth who are showing early signs of disengagement from learning. Working with these students you will:

  • Provide group facilitation within a classroom-style environment addressing social issues, implementing practical information and strategies to assist students to thrive to become positive citizens within their communities.
  • Provide support to help students remain focused on re-engagement into school life Identify and support young people's educational needs and goals
  • Use a holistic approach to highlight the current needs and supports to students, in collaboration with Well- Being Teams in Schools.
  • Identify and support young people's educational needs and goals Ensure mandatory reporting in-line with legislative requirements
  • Deliver individual and/or group sessions within a defined structure in resilience building, relationships, and emotional regulation skills.
  • Support the engagement of students from various backgrounds and assist with connections within a school environment and local PCYC services.
  • Ensure mandatory reporting in-line with legislative and DOE requirements.

About Us

  • PCYC NSW is a life changing charity, established in 1937, that works in partnership with community and NSW Police to empower youth, get kids active in life, and reduce and prevent youth crime
  • Over 100,000 people are members of our 66 clubs around NSW

About You

Are you a passionate person, as well as:

  • Do you have prior experience working with young people within a social work, educational, mediation, or conflict resolution capacity?
  • Do you have a current Working with Children Check (WWCC) and National Police Criminal History check? (Issued within the last 6 months)
  • Do you have Qualification/s in Youth Work, Social Work, Education, Community Development or a related discipline?
  • Do you have excellent communication skills and proven ability to engage with young people with group activities.
  • Do you have prior experience working with young people with behavioural issues, who are experiencing poor mental health, homelessness, drug and alcohol dependency or family conflict?

If so, Apply today

PCYC is a Child Safe Organisation and an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage all applicants to apply.

Please note: The successful candidate will be required to obtain a Working with Children Check and National Police Criminal History Background Check.

Job Type: Casual

Pay: From $35.67 per hour

Work Location: In person

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