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Form of workSENIOR YOUTH WORKER IOT
PART-TIME – 4 days per week
(12 MONTHS FIXED TERM CONTRACT)
Why join our team:
- Values-driven organisation - be welcomed into a team with a supportive and inclusive culture that encourages you to be bold, big-hearted and successful
- Competitive remuneration - WA PCYC is committed to supporting the community and that includes you!
- Salary packaging - as a not-for-profit, enjoy access to salary packaging arrangements through Access Pay which means up to $18,550 of your salary tax-free! (meaning more take home income after tax)
- Access to exclusive discounts and vouchers - this includes leading retailers such as Woolworths, Amazon, Hoyts and more
- Career development opportunities - we believe in our team and we continue to provide ongoing training and support to help you reach your goals
- 'Onya' rewards - we reward staff with incentives such as a chance to win $200 voucher for receiving an 'Onya' from fellow colleagues
- Employee Assistance Program - free, confidential and independent EAP, including free access to physical, mental and financial online support.
The Senior Youth Worker will work collaboratively with PCYC staff, stakeholders, families and young people to facilitate all aspects associated with service delivery. Responsibilities include:
- Delivering strong youth work support for at-risk and vulnerable young people who have disengaged from mainstream education
- Fostering positive professional relationships with young people and their families
- Providing support and interventions for young people experiencing multiple barriers to education
- Supporting course delivery and facilitating programs and activities that meet the needs of young people;
- Developing transition plans; and
- Providing a safe and welcoming environment.
- A tertiary qualification in Youth/Community work (Cert IV or above is highly desirable) or related area such as social work, psychology, behavioural science and/or equivalent experience.
- Demonstrated experience in working with youth at risk, particularly in an educational setting with an ability to communicate with them and their families effectively.
- Previous experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander young people and have a good understanding of the issues facing First Nations people
- Ability to plan and apply appropriate behaviour management strategies,
- Ability to work with young people experiencing a wide range of issues including but not limited to AOD, behavioural, mental health and assist in identifying appropriate referral pathways.
- Sound understanding of youth work code of ethics
- Strong written and administration skills
- Possess or willing to obtain National Police Clearance issued within the 6-month period and WA Working with Children Check
- Drivers Licence is essential, an LR license would be highly desirable
WA PCYC promotes a diverse and inclusive culture across the organisation. We welcome and strongly encourage applicants from diverse community groups, cultural backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, disabilities or ages to apply.
If you are interested in this position please submit your cover letter and CV BY clicking "Apply" below. For further information please contact the Human Resources team at **@wapcyc.com.au or (08) 9277 4***
Applications Close 8 February 2024.
We are not accepting agency applications at this time.
WA PCYC reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable candidate be found prior.
