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We are recruiting for a Youth Worker to join our team on a casual basis at Wynnum Community Centre to support The Youth Holiday Activities Project.
Project Overview
The Youth Holiday Activities Project aims to provide meaningful, interest-based group activities for local high-school–aged young people during the school holiday periods. The project will engage young people in creative and skill-building activities while fostering social connection, wellbeing, and access to support.
About the Role
* Provide structured activities that encourage skill development and creative expression.
* Foster social connections between young people with shared interests.
* Ensure a supportive adult presence allowing for incidental conversations where emerging needs can be identified.
* Provide immediate support where appropriate and facilitate referrals to relevant internal and external services.
* Strengthen community engagement through collaboration with local volunteers and partner organisations.
* Oversee materials purchasing.
* Collect attendance data and participant feedback.
About You
* High level of verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
* High level of proven youth program development skills.
* Proven ability to effectively manage own workload and prioritize tasks effectively.
* Ability to manage conflict, complaints and any difficult situations which may arise.
* Willing and available to work flexible hours as determined by business requirements.
* Current First Aid and CPR qualifications.
* Currently possess, or be willing to obtain, a Police Check Certificate and positive notice Blue Card.
* Understanding and experience delivering evidence based practice (desirable).
Apply Now
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At the Y, we are committed to empowering all children and young people to feel safe and be safe at the Y. As such, we ensure that all candidates are appropriately screened.
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