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Form of workPosition No: 0238
Date Posted: 24/01/2023
Applications Close: 07/02/2023 08:00 AM
Salary: $35-$39 per hour
Division: Anglicare Central Queensland Limited
Occupation: Children, Youth & Families
Location: Emerald
Work Type: Fixed Term - Part Time
$39p/h + superannuation + salary sacrifice
Part time 70hrs p/fortnight
Fixed Term Position
About the role:
We are looking for people who want to turn their passion into their purpose. We are currently seeking a part time Youth Support Worker to join our team in Emerald.
Our Youth Support Workers are focused on achieving the following outcomes for young people aged 8 – 21 years of age who are at risk of disconnecting from their family or community:
Increased numbers living at home with family
Increased safe and stable accommodation
Increased engagement in employment ready opportunities, or in training or education opportunities
Increased safety and a reduction in self-harming and suicide.
Who we are:
For more than 30 years, our truly local team of professionals have worked with people from a variety of backgrounds and beliefs to support them in living their best life. Anglicare Central Queensland is a not-for-profit, purpose-driven organisation – and we give effect to that purpose through our staff. We endeavour to make the most ordinary things extraordinary – simply by doing them with the right people.
Anglicare Central Queensland offers a diverse scope of interdependent and inter-related career paths which enables staff mobility and growth. Careers with Anglicare Central Queensland are from a wide range of disciplines including leadership, community services, child protection, housing, and support services. We serve communities in and around Rockhampton, Gladstone, Biloela, Moura, Blackwater, Emerald, Barcaldine, and Longreach.
Mandatory Requirements:
Ability to obtain a Blue Card (Working with Children Check Positive Notice or Exemption)
Ability to obtain a Yellow Card (Disability Services Positive Notice or Exemption Notice)
Tertiary qualifications and experience in a discipline relating to the Behavioural Sciences or equivalent OR,
Extensive previous experience in a similar role working with young people within a medium to large organisation is desirable
What you will bring to the role:
A passion and genuine desire to make a difference in the lives of Central Queenslanders
Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with a variety of stakeholders
The ability to identify and embed solutions
Demonstrated experience working within a high-performance framework where you are accountable for KPIs on program delivery and outcomes, within a face-paced solutions focussed environment
Effective time management and organisational skills
A strong communicator, able to quickly build rapport and influence across a diverse range of people
What we offer:
Attractive salary packaging
Career development and lifestyle benefits
A culture that celebrates achievement through recognition and reward
A purpose-driven environment with some fun along the way
Supportive management and team
For more information please contact:
Kirby Chandler
recruitment@anglicarecq.org.au
(07) 4837 5393
