• Location: Mornington Island
• Casual (approximately 15 hours per week with possibility to increase)
• $32.03 per hour (please note junior rates may apply)

We are currently seeking passionate and keen Youth Support Worker to join our PCYC Mornington Island Youth Club. If you are enthusiastic and have a gusto for increasing youth involvement in programs and events, then we want you!

What we can offer!

• Work alongside other passionate Youth Workers
• Flexible workplace
• Friendly and supportive team environment
• Be a part of creating a stimulating and positive environment for the development of young people

Your New Role

Reporting to the Youth Club Manager, you will be one of our many valuable Youth Support Workers who work in close consultation with youth and community to provide individualised one-on-one support and assistance to young people who need additional or specialised help. You provide information, advice and referrals to service the young person needs when appropriate (e.g referrals for; drug or alcohol, mental health, housing, legal, education, domestic and family violence services).

Please note this position does not come with accommodation. 

About You

• Working With Children Check (Blue Card) No Card, No Start and Restricted Person legislation applies to all applicants
• Minimum Certificate IV in youth work, community development/welfare, human services or related discipline or equivalent to 3 years experience in the social and community sector 
• Experience in undertaking youth related activities
• Hold a current drivers' licence or a light rigid driver’s licence, and a Restricted Drivers' Authority (or ability to obtain)
• Hold a current First Aid and CPR certificate (or able to obtain)
• Please note: All PCYC employees are required to complete a National Police Check upon commencement. 

About PCYC Queensland

We are a not-for-profit organisation aiming to build safer and healthier communities. We focus on young people's personal and leadership development by offering state-wide programs, services and facilities through 54 Youth Clubs, two Leadership Development Centres, two Activity Centres and 113 Outside School Hours Care Services.

PCYC is committed to continual improvement of equal opportunity outcomes for our employees.  Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply as we constantly strive to increase the diversity of our workforce to better meet the varying needs of our customers.

If this sounds like you, download our Position Description for more information. Apply now!

PCYC Queensland is committed to providing a safe and supportive environment for children and young people. Our Employees and Volunteers are critical to the delivery of that commitment.

Attachments: Youth Support Worker (Support and or Access) PD_Oct20.pdf