Youth Mentor (YMHADS)

Lutheran Services; Caboolture; On-site; AUD 63,000 - 69,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging benefits

Discounts on health insurance & more

Employee Assistance Program

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Lutheran Services in Caboolture is seeking a Youth Mentor (YMHADS) to support young people aged 10–25 with NDIS plans through mentoring and group programs. The role involves leading group activities, providing tailored one-on-one mentoring, and documenting progress.

You will work with a passionate team in the Intercept Community Services program, require current Blue Card, NDIS Worker Screening, police clearance, and a valid Queensland driver's licence with insured vehicle; casual hours with

Qualifications

• Experience working or volunteering with young people (youth work, disability, or mental health settings desirable).
• Genuine passion for helping young people thrive.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build trust.
• Reliable, empathetic and collaborative approach.
• Current Blue Card (Working with Children Check).
• NDIS Worker Screening clearance and Police Clearance.
• Current QLD Driver’s Licence and a well-maintained insured vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Lead and facilitate group development and delivery of NDIS-funded programs.
• Provide tailored one-on-one mentoring to help achieve personal goals.
• Evaluate programs and contribute to continuous improvement.
• Support young people experiencing mental health challenges or disability.
• Facilitate group activities promoting independence and social inclusion.
• Collaborate with families and other community services.
• Maintain accurate case notes and reporting.

Skills

Youth work experience

Communication skills

Reliability & empathy

Blue Card

NDIS Screening

Police Clearance

Driver's Licence

Job description

Youth Mentor (YMHADS)

Job No:INTYM2622296 Location:Caboolture

Youth Mentor (Youth Mental Health and Disabilities Support)
Our Intercept Community Services team delivers Youth Mental Health and Disabilities Support program is designed to help young people aged 10–25 with NDIS plans to achieve their goals through mentoring and group programs. We tailor individual plans to give young people what they need, because we understand that, first and foremost, they are young people with dreams, goals, and ambitions.

Location: CabooltureRole Type: Casual Positions
Remuneration: $46.18 - $50.38 ph (includes 25% casual loading) +Salary packaging + Access to staff discounts & benefits

Empower Young People to Thrive:At Lutheran Services, we are passionate about supporting young people to build resilience, develop life skills, and reach their potential.

The Role of a Youth Mentor (YMHADS) is to:

• Lead and facilitate group development, coordination, and delivery of NDIS-funded group programs.
• Provide tailored one-on-one mentoring to support young people in achieving personal goals.
• Evaluate programs and contribute to continuous improvement.
• Support and mentor young people experiencing mental health challenges or disability.
• Facilitate group activities that promote independence, social inclusion, and skill development.
• Collaborate with colleagues, families, and other community services.
• Maintain accurate case notes and reporting requirements.

We Are Looking For Someone Who Brings:

• Experience working or volunteering with young people (youth work, disability, or mental health setting desirable).
• A genuine passion for helping young people thrive and achieve their goals.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build trust and rapport.
• Reliability, empathy, and a collaborative approach.
• Current Blue Card (Working with Children Check).
• NDIS Worker Screening clearance and Police Clearance.
• Current QLD Driver’s Licence & and a well-maintained, comprehensively insured vehicle.

Why Choose Us?

• Salary PackagingBenefits:take home more pay (up to $15,900 tax-free + $2,650 meals & entertainment)
• Discounts:on Health Insurance, Energy, IT & Appliances, Travel & More.
• Employee Assistance Programfor wellbeing support.
• Fitness Passport– Stay active with discounted Gym Memberships for you and your family.
• Ongoing Training & Developmentopportunities to grow your career

Lutheran Services is a not-for-profit organisation, providing exceptional care and support to communities across Queensland for the past 90 years. We provide aged care, retirement living and home care services for older people, with community services including mental health, disability, youth and family, and domestic and family violence support. We draw on a rich Lutheran tradition of care, placing the wellbeing of our clients at the heart of everything we do. Where our people to love what they do, supporting over 6,000 people each year across more than 25 sites.

About Us

We draw on our rich Lutheran tradition of caring for everyone - the individual, family and the community. We support older people, young people and their families, people living with a disability or mental illness, and families experiencing domestic violence and hardship.

We are committed to providing safe, respectful and inclusive environments where our staff, residents, clients, children and young people are protected from harm. Safeguarding children is everyone's responsibility, and we promote a culture where the safety, wellbeing and rights of children are always a priority.

Together with the congregations that founded us, we've been serving Queenslanders since 1935. We are a not-for-profit organisation with more than 2,200 dedicated people, working across more than 20 sites from South-East to Central Queensland.