Brisbane Classroom Youth Worker | Wellbeing & Growth

YMCA Queensland; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging benefits up to $15,9?

Free YMCA gym membership

Employee Benefits Program

Discounts for Y OSHC Services and DayC

Discounted banking, loan rates and PHI

Job summary

YMCA Queensland is seeking a Classroom Youth Worker for the Y Schools Queensland Online Campus in Brisbane. This is a permanent, full-time on-site position, five days a week, designed to support student wellbeing, attendance and vocational activities.

You will engage with young people using a strengths-based approach, collaborate with families from diverse backgrounds, and contribute to a supportive school community that prioritizes safety and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Hold a Certificate IV or above in Youth Work, Community Services or other relevant qualification.
• Hold a Positive Notice Blue Card, or be willing to obtain.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with young people and families from diverse backgrounds.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and apply appropriate behaviour management strategies.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the delivery of the school's pastoral care and community development program to meet wellbeing and attendance targets.
• Plan and lead wellbeing programs for students.
• Support the delivery of vocational training programs offered to students.
• Assist in delivering programs, services and events for young people on campus.
• Form intentional relationships with young people to support strengths, interests and needs.
• Support and case management of identified students in line with school policies.

Skills

Communication with young people

Behaviour management

Strengths-based approach

Oral and written communication

Education

Certificate IV or higher in Youth Work, Community Services or related field

Job description

YMCA Queensland is seeking a Classroom Youth Worker for the Y Schools Queensland Online Campus in Brisbane. This is a permanent, full-time on-site position, five days a week, designed to support student wellbeing, attendance and vocational activities.

You will engage with young people using a strengths-based approach, collaborate with families from diverse backgrounds, and contribute to a supportive school community that prioritizes safety and inclusion.