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Form of workWe are currently seeking an enthusiastic qualified Youth Mentor to join our PCYC Youth Programs Team. PCYC will provide a vibrant environment for you to challenge yourself with meaningful work, utilising your skills and passion for youth engagement. If you are passionate about making a life changing difference in your school community, then this is the opportunity for you!
Full time (12- month contract) position available at PCYC Singleton (with outreach work in Muswellbrook)
Incentives to work with PCYC
- Enjoy generous not-for-profit salary packaging benefits of up to $15,899 per annum tax free
- Use a further $2,650 of your pre-tax income for entertainment expenses with a Meals and Entertainment Card
- Enjoy generous leave entitlements including additional paid leave
- Access Fitness Passport Membership and free PCYC gym membership at participating clubs
- Work School Hours.
- Supportive work environment with ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities
About the role
You will be responsible for providing mentoring and support services to Aboriginal Youth. Working with these students you will:
- Provide group facilitation within a classroom-style environment addressing cultural issues, implementing practical information and strategies to assist students to thrive to become positive citizens within their communities.
- Provide support to help students remain focused on re-engagement into school life Identify and support young people’s cultural needs and goals
- Use a holistic approach to highlight the current needs and supports to students, in collaboration with Well- Being Teams in Schools.
- Identify and support young people’s educational needs and goals.
- Deliver individual and/or group sessions within a defined structure in resilience building, relationships, and emotional regulation skills.
- Support the engagement of students from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds and assist with connections within a school environment, local PCYC services, and PCYC NSW statewide initiatives like Nations of Origin.
- Ensure mandatory reporting in-line with legislative and DOE requirements.
About Us
- PCYC NSW is a life changing charity, established in 1937, that works in partnership with community and NSW Police to empower youth, get kids active in life, and reduce and prevent youth crime
- Over 100,000 people are members of our 66 clubs around NSW
About You
Are you a passionate Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person, as well as:
- Do you have prior experience working with young people within a social work, educational, mediation, or conflict resolution capacity?
- Do you have a current Working with Children Check (WWCC) and National Police Criminal History check? (Issued within the last 6 months)
- Do you have Qualification/s in Youth Work, Social Work, Education, Community Development or a related discipline?
- Do you have excellent communication skills and proven ability to engage with young people with group activities.
- Do you have prior experience working with young people with behavioural issues, who are experiencing poor mental health, homelessness, drug and alcohol dependency or family conflict?
If so,Apply today!
PCYC is a Child Safe Organisation and an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage all applicants to apply.
Please note: The successful candidate will be required to obtain a Working with Children Check and National Police Criminal History Background Check.
