Youth Wellbeing & Empowerment Coordinator (On-Site)

YMCA Brisbane; Brisbane; Remote; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,900 per yr

YMCA gym membership

Employee Benefits Program

Discounts for YMCA OSHC and Day Care

Discounted banking, loan rates and PHI

Job summary

Y Schools Queensland in Brisbane is seeking a Classroom Youth Worker on a permanent, full-time basis. You will coordinate pastoral care, plan wellbeing programs and support vocational training to help students reach their potential.

Responsibilities include building strong relationships with students, supporting attendance targets and implementing positive behaviour approaches in a supportive, inclusive environment. A Blue Card and relevant qualification are required.

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 from diverse backgrounds.

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.
• Support and case management of identified students in line with school policies and practice.

Skills

Youth Work

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Empathy

Education

Certificate IV or above in Youth Work/Community Services

Job description

Y Schools Queensland in Brisbane is seeking a Classroom Youth Worker on a permanent, full-time basis. You will coordinate pastoral care, plan wellbeing programs and support vocational training to help students reach their potential.

Responsibilities include building strong relationships with students, supporting attendance targets and implementing positive behaviour approaches in a supportive, inclusive environment. A Blue Card and relevant qualification are required.