Youth Homelessness Support Worker

PCYC Queensland; Mareeba Shire; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Not-for-profit salary packaging up to$

Free PCYC Gym Membership

Discount on PCYC services

Flexible work options

Volunteer day per year

Bonus leave during Christmas

Employee Assistance Program

Retention leave at anniversaries

Annual leave loading

Learning & development access

HCF health plan access

Job summary

PCYC Mareeba Youth Club in Queensland is seeking a Youth Homelessness Support Worker to provide direct support to young people through after-school programs and community activities. You will build trusted relationships, assess risks and needs, and coordinate case management to connect youth with essential services.

The role works with schools, families and community partners to improve outcomes, with a focus on safe, supportive environments for youth and ongoing community engagement.

Qualifications

• Hold (or able to obtain before commencement) a QLD Working with Children Check (Blue Card) and consent to a National Police Check
• Minimum Certificate IV in youth work, community development/welfare, human services or related discipline, or equivalent (desirable)
• Relevant experience in social and community sector (desirable)
• Current open driver’s license, eligible to obtain an RDF if required
• Hold a current First Aid and CPR Certificate or willing to obtain

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct support to young people identified through after-school programs and community engagement activities
• Build trusted relationships, identify risks and support needs, provide case management
• Connect young people with appropriate services to prevent/address homelessness
• Collaborate with schools, families and community agencies to improve outcomes for vulnerable youth

Skills

First Aid

CPR

Driver's license

Education

Certificate IV in Youth Work / Community Development / Welfare

Equivalent qualification

Job description

16h ago , from Police-Citizens Youth Clubs Queensland

$36.40 -$39.71 per hour (depending on experience andqualifications)

Weare currently seeking passionate andkeenYouth HomelessnessSupport Worker to join our PCYC Mareeba Youth Club. If youare enthusiastic and have a passion for helping at-risk youth, we'dlove to hear from you!

What we canoffer

• In addition toyour remuneration, enjoy generous not-for-profit salarypackaging benefits of up to $18,550 per annum tax free. Thiswill allow you to take home more of your income before it istaxed!
• Free PCYC GymMembership
• 15% discount onPCYC services such as Fun Squad, Gymnastics and Little nActive
• Flexible workoptions may be available
• Volunteer dayevery year – volunteer in a different area of the Organisationand get involved in your community!
• Bonus leave dayduring the Christmas Closedown
• Access to ourEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Retention leave:receive the benefit of additional leave on your 3,5 and 10-yearanniversaries (full-time employees only)
• 17.5% annualleave loading
• Access to ouronline learning management system and facilitated programs,such as our Leadership Development Program – Your careerprogression is important to us!
• Access to ourcorporate health plan with HCF, offering very competitive andcomprehensive health insurance products

Your NewRole

Reporting to theYouth Homelessness Coordinator, you will be one of our manyvaluable Support Workers delivers direct support to youngpeople identified through after-school programs and communityengagement activities. The role focuses on building trustedrelationships, identifying risks and support needs, providing casemanagement, and connecting young people with appropriate servicesto prevent or address homelessness. You will work collaborativelywith schools, families, and community agencies to improve outcomesfor vulnerable young people while facilitating a safe andsupportive service environment for children and youngpeople.

AboutYou

• Hold (or able toobtain before commencement) a QLDWorking withChildren Check (Blue Card) and consent toa NationalPolice Check
• MinimumCertificate IV in youth work, community development/welfare,human services or related discipline, or equivalent to(desirable)
• Relevantexperience in social and community sector(desirable)
• Current opendriver’s license, eligible to obtain an RDA ifrequired
• Hold a currentFirst Aid and CPR Certificate or willing to obtain

OurCommitment to Safeguarding
PCYC Queensland iscommitted to creating safe, inclusive environments where childrenand young people are protected, respected and supported to thrive.Safeguarding is a shared responsibility across our teams, supportedby our long-standing partnership with the Queensland Police Service(QPS).

Pleasenote:Working With Children Check (Blue Card) No Card, NoStart and Restricted Person legislation applies.All PCYCemployees are required to complete a National Police Check uponcommencement.

PCYC is committed tobuilding and supporting a diverse and inclusive workforce. Wewelcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanderpeoples and from people of all backgrounds, identities, and livedexperiences.

Shortlistingfor this position will commence immediately.

Attachments:
- Youth Homelessness Worker PD_Sept26.pdf

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