Y Schools Queensland Senior Brisbane South Campus – Classroom Youth Worker
Join the team based in Parkinson. This is a permanent, full‐time position.
Responsibilities
* 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 for 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 their strengths, passions, interests, and unmet needs can be supported appropriately through the operation of the school.
* Support and case‐manage identified students in line with school policies and practice.
Qualifications
* Hold a Certificate IV or above in Youth Work, Community Services or another relevant qualification.
* Hold a Positive Notice Blue Card, or be willing to obtain one.
* Current National Police Check within the last 6 months, or be willing to obtain one.
* Strong communication skills with young people and their families from diverse cultural backgrounds.
* Ability to plan and apply appropriate behaviour‐management strategies that contribute to a supportive environment.
* Commitment to working with young people using the Strengths Approach and an empathic, non‐judgmental framework.
* Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
Benefits
* Enjoy up to $15,900 per year as salary‐packaged tax‐free for everyday living expenses and up to $2,650 per year for entertainment benefits.
* Free YMCA gym membership, including fitness classes.
* Employee Benefits Program.
* Discounts for all Y OSHC Services and Day Care Facilities.
* Discounted banking, loan rates and private health insurance.
* Non‐term time for all school roles.
* Reduced classroom contact hours compared to traditional schools; all meetings held in school hours.
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