At a Glance
- Tasks: Support at-risk youth by building relationships and connecting them with essential services.
- Company: Join PCYC Queensland, a passionate organisation dedicated to youth support.
- Benefits: Enjoy tax-free salary packaging, gym membership, and flexible work options.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse team committed to safeguarding and community engagement.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable young people.
- Qualifications: Certificate IV in youth work or related field; experience in social services is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 39.71 - 39.71 $ per hour.
- 16h ago , from Police-Citizens Youth Clubs Queensland
- $36.40 -$39.71 per hour (depending on experience andqualifications)
Weare currently seeking passionate andkeen Youth Homelessness Support 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 Gym Membership
- 15% discount on PCYC services such as Fun Squad, Gymnastics and Little n Active
- 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 our Employee 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 New Role
Reporting to the Youth 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.
About You
- Hold (or able toobtain before commencement) a QLDWorking with Children Check (Blue Card) and consent toa National Police Check
- Minimum Certificate 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 current First Aid and CPR Certificate or willing to obtain
Our Commitment 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, No Start 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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Youth Homelessness Support Worker employer: PCYC Queensland
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