AddressOur quest:
Hello. We’re The Y WA.
We’re a global brand, but we’re also that local (Not-For-Profit), that believes in the power of inspired young people. It’s a bold statement, but its true, just ask our amazing young people who use our range of youth services across WA.
We are looking for a skilled Youth Worker experienced in working with a diverse range of young people whose keen to deliver the drumbeat and complementary case management support to upper primary school students across various Perth Metro primary schools. Sounds Interesting? Check out your awesome perks below.
Your awesome perks
- $80,964 to $87,126 + 11% Super per annum (pro rata)
- Plus, Salary Packaging Benefits (claim up to $18,550 per yr)
- Generous corporate healthcare discounts (up to 8%)
- Part time, 2 year fixed term with the possibility of extension
- 2.5 days- 20 hours per week, Wednesday & Thursday with a half day flexible to suit your lifestyle
- Free access to our Employee Assistance Program
- Growth & Professional Development Opportunities
- Work for a WA based Non-For-Profit making a real difference in our local community with unwavering focus and commitment to safeguarding children
What you’ll be doing
Given you might be new to the youth services drumbeat program, you’ll spend your first few days’ learning. Don’t stress, you’ll have a great mentor to work with while you familiarise yourself with the drumbeat program that focuses on developing children’s social skills by exploring rhythm, along with learning to express emotions, resilience and collaborating within a group setting through drumming.
Once you’ve settled, you’ll visit various schools to facilitate the nationally recognised program along with providing case management support for the young people and their families. You’ll enjoy building your network connections with primary schools and services. And let’s not forget time for admin and report writing. At the end of your shift, you’ll probably feel pretty chuffed. So, you should. You’ve just made another positive impact to our young lives!
You’ll be great in this role if you…
- Have a Cert IV (or greater) in Youth Work, Education, Community Work, Social Work or other relevant discipline and equivalent experience
- Hold a current C class driver’s license.
- Can obtain National Police Clearance and Working with Children Check.
- Can obtain a HLTAID003 First Aid certificate
- Are passionate about facilitating group programs along with one-on-one support
- Have the ability to engage with young people in a variety of settings
How to apply:
Click on the “Apply” button below to submit your application. Please submit a cover letter and CV with your application. For the full job descriptions click on the PDF file on the attachment link below. Should you require any further information please call Jason Addis on 0499 792 ***.
Closing date: Wednesday, 3rd July 2024
We may start interviews before the closing date.
At the Y, we are committed to empowering all Children and Young People to feel safe and be safe, at the Y, in their families and in their communities. As such, we ensure that all of our candidates are appropriately screened (including police checks) to make sure that the right people are in the right roles.
To learn more about our screening processes, click here to view our Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy: https://ymca.org.au/about-us/safeguarding-children-young-people/safeguardingresources/
