Classroom Youth Worker - Wellbeing & Growth Coach

YMCA Brisbane; Brisbane; Remote; AUD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Not-for-profit salary packaging

Free Y gym membership

Discounted banking and loan rates

Health insurance discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Futures Academy by Y Schools Queensland is seeking a passionate Classroom Youth Worker to join our Ipswich Campus and support students who need a different approach to education. You will help young people realise their potential, fostering holistic growth and resilience in a small, multidisciplinary team.

You will coordinate pastoral care, deliver wellbeing programs, support vocational training, and build strong relationships with students, families and staff in a supportive, inclusive

Qualifications

• Hold a Certificate IV or above in Youth Work, Community Services or other relevant qualification.
• 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 a supportive environment.

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 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

Skills

Communication with youth

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Cross-cultural communication

Education

Certificate IV in Youth Work / Community Services

Job description

Futures Academy by Y Schools Queensland is seeking a passionate Classroom Youth Worker to join our Ipswich Campus and support students who need a different approach to education. You will help young people realise their potential, fostering holistic growth and resilience in a small, multidisciplinary team.

You will coordinate pastoral care, deliver wellbeing programs, support vocational training, and build strong relationships with students, families and staff in a supportive, inclusive