Exciting Opportunity: Career Mentor at PCYC NSW
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people?
Do you have a minimum Certificate IV in Youth Work and a drive to empower youth towards employment success?
If so, we want YOU to join our team at PCYC NSW
Position:Youth Worker
Location:PCYC Bathurst
Hours of Work: Monday – Thursday 8am – 4pm, must also have availability to work early mornings and late evenings.
About Us:PCYC NSW is dedicated to creating safer communities for young people.
We offer a range of programs and services aimed at empowering youth and helping them reach their full potential.
Our flagship programs, Fit for Work and Stepping Up, are designed to provide crucial support and guidance to young individuals on their journey towards employment success.
Fit for Work
Join us in delivering our impactful 10-week program, Fit for Work
This program aims to reconnect disengaged young people with valuable employment opportunities.
As a Youth Worker, you will facilitate group sessions focusing on employability and life skills, helping participants develop the confidence and capabilities needed to thrive in the workplace.
Stepping Up
Become an integral part of our Stepping Up program, a transformative 12-month initiative designed to smooth the transition from school to long-term employment.
You will play a pivotal role in delivering an intensive skills development curriculum, providing one-on-one mentoring and fostering connections with employers and community organisations to generate entry-level job opportunities for program participants.
Key Responsibilities
Facilitate group sessions focused on employability and life skills
Provide one-on-one mentoring and support to program participants
Connecting Young People with Job Opportunities
Collaborate with employers and community organisations to generate employment opportunities
Assist in recruitment efforts and program promotion
Monitor participant progress and provide ongoing support throughout the program duration
Maintain case notes, records, and administrative information in order to complete program milestone and case note reporting in accordance with program standards
Attend weekly P.D and program team meetings to contribute towards program evaluation processes
Scheduling the program and participants, planning and preparing resources and overseeing and participating in the program.
Facilitate delivery of programs in compliance with funder metrics, performance measurements and ensuring the program fits within budget/funding provisions
Collaborate with key stakeholders to achieve desired outcomes to ensure the program is impactful
Performance monitoring and reporting of the program
Key focus on community safety through skill building and behaviour change and capability build.
Support the delivery of planned outcomes by providers, including program development, evaluation and continuous improvement.
Provide knowledge and expertise in focus areas for successful program delivery.
Qualifications and Skills
Minimum Certificate IV in Youth Work or relevant qualification
Experience in program facilitation
Demonstrated experience in youth work or employment support services
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to engage and motivate young people
Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment
Passion for making a positive impact in the lives of young individuals
Join us in making a difference and empowering young people to achieve their goals
Apply nowby sending your resume and cover letter.
At PCYC NSW, we believe in equal opportunities and diversity in the workplace.
We encourage applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, gender, age, or disability status.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $***** per hour
Salary packaging
Experience:
Youth work: 1 year (Preferred)
Licence/Certification:
National Police Check (Required)
Employee Working with Children Check (Required)
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