Y Schools Queensland – Junior Logan Campus
We are recruiting a passionate Classroom Youth Worker on a Fixed Full-Time basis to join our Vocational Schools Team located in Kingston.
This position is a maternity leave contract covering January – April ****.
About The Role
The ideal applicant will hold a genuine passion for assisting young people in understanding their full potential, regardless of their background or individual circumstances.
You will thrive in the knowledge that your guidance can impact young people to recognise their true value in a holistic sense and gain fulfilment from seeing them grow into young, empowered adults.
What will my time look like?
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 to 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 that their strengths, passions, interests and unmet needs can be supported appropriately through the operation of the school.
Support and case management of identified students in line with school policies and practice.
Am I a good match?
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.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with young people, including the ability to communicate appropriately with young people and their families from diverse cultural backgrounds.
Demonstrated ability to plan and apply appropriate behaviour-management strategies that contribute to the establishment and maintenance of a supportive environment.
Ability and commitment to working with young people using the Strengths Approach and to demonstrate a non-judgmental, empathic framework.
Be able to demonstrate excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
What's in it for you?
We offer a collaborative and supportive work environment where your contributions will make a significant impact.
Enjoy competitive compensation, professional development opportunities, and a commitment to work-life balance.
Here's What On Offer
Increase take-home pay with tax-free NFP salary packaging up to $15,900 for living expenses and $2,650 for meals and entertainment.
Join a supportive, inclusive and passionate team in an organisation making a difference.
Free gym membership which includes our fitness classes.
Discounts for all Y OSHC services and Day Care facilities.
Discounted banking and loan rates.
Discounted private health insurance with Medibank.
Opportunity to participate in and give back to Y programmes.
Counselling Employee Assistance Programme.
We are an inclusive workplace and welcome people from all backgrounds to apply.
We all belong at the Y
At the Y, we are committed to empowering all children and young people to feel safe and be safe.
As a Child Safe organisation, all of our candidates must have or obtain a working-with-children check.
To learn more about our screening processes, click here to view our Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy:
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