Job Description
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We are currently seeking enthusiastic qualified Youth Mentors 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!
Position: Youth Worker Location: Grafton, working with Juvenile Detention Centre and Schools Hours of Work: 4 Days per week, 8am – 4pm, must also be available to work early morning and late evenings. n
$***** per hour
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Enjoy generous not-for-profit salary packaging benefits of up to $15,899 per annum tax free
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Use a further $2,650 of your pre-tax income for entertainment expenses with a Meals and Entertainment Card
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Access to our employee rewards benefits with discounts across food, retail and travel
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Enjoy generous leave entitlements including additional paid leave
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Access Fitness Passport Membership and free PCYC gym membership at participating clubs
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Work School Hours - 7.5 hours required per day, 4 days per week
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Supportive work environment with ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities
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Fit for Work n
Join us in delivering our impactful 10-week program, Fit for Work! This program aims to reconnect disengaged young people with valuable employment opportunities. As a Youth Worker, you will facilitate group sessions focusing on employability and life skills, helping participants develop the confidence and capabilities needed to thrive in the workplace.




About the role n
Working alongside a co-mentor with a maximum class size of 10 students (Ratio of 1:5), you will be responsible for providing support services to youth who are showing early signs of disengagement from learning. In this wide-ranging and flexible role, classified as Youth Worker under our Enterprise Agreement, working with these students you will:
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Provide group facilitation within a classroom-style environment addressing social issues, implementing practical information and strategies to assist students to thrive to become positive citizens within their communities.
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Provide support to help students remain focused on re-engagement into school life Identify and support young people's educational needs and goals
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Use a holistic approach to highlight the current needs and supports to students, in collaboration with Well- Being Teams in Schools.
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Identify and support young people's educational needs and goals Ensure mandatory reporting in-line with legislative requirements
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Deliver individual and/or group sessions within a defined structure in resilience building, relationships, and emotional regulation skills.
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Support the engagement of students from various backgrounds and assist with connections within a school environment and local PCYC services.
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Ensure mandatory reporting in-line with legislative and DOE requirements.
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About Us n
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PCYC NSW is a life changing charity, established in ****, that works in partnership with community and NSW Police to empower youth, get kids active in life, and reduce and prevent youth crime
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Over 100,000 people are members of our 61 clubs around NSW
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About You n
Are you a passionate person, as well as:
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Do you have prior experience working with young people within a social work, educational, mediation, or conflict resolution capacity?
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Do you have a current Working with Children Check (WWCC) and National Police Criminal History check? (Issued within the last 6 months)
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Do you have Qualification/s in Youth Work, Social Work, Education, Community Development or a related discipline?
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Do you have excellent communication skills and proven ability to engage with young people with group activities.
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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?
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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.
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Please note: The successful candidate will be required to obtain a
Working with Children Check
and
National Police Criminal History Background Check
(less than 6 months old).
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