Youth Worker - Fremantle PCYC
Job No:
WAPCYC112
Location:
Fremantle, WA
The Federation of WA PCYC has an exciting new opportunity for dedicated and experienced Youth Workers to join their team on a casual basis to assist with the delivery of the “Safe Space” program at Fremantle PCYC.
Who we are:
Established in Western Australia in 1941, The Federation of Western Australian Police and Community Youth Centres (WA PCYC) is a not-for-profit organisation that creates opportunities for young people through the delivery of two broad youth services: development (intervention) programs and recreational activities. We manage in excess of 50 PCYC Centres, Blue Light and Police Ranger Units throughout metropolitan and regional Western Australia, as well as a camp facility.
Position Profile:
Fremantle PCYC is looking for Youth Workers who are enthusiastic and passionate about their role and working with youth. This position is designed to provide a safe place for at risk youth to be and to provide them with help and support to overcome some of the challenges they face in their lives. The primary purpose of this position will be to support at risk youth to be safe and achieve their individual goals and objectives.
As a Youth Worker, you will be required to assist at risk youth through engaging with and providing assertive and intensive support to the youth who may have mental health illnesses or issues. This position will require you to display a capacity to engage with and empower at risk youth.
We are looking for a Youth Worker who will:
- Encourage and facilitate the engagement of participants on our programs and accessing them to other available community services
- Build and establish a rapport with our participants and provide appropriate referral when needed
- Assist in the monitoring and development of programs on an ongoing basis.
Selection Criteria:
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience working with and engaging with at risk youth.
- Certificate IV in Youth Work or Community Services and/or extensive work related experience
- Ability to develop and facilitate social, recreation activity programs which proactively ‘engage’ young people
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- A valid C Class Manual driving license (a LR license would be a definite advantage).
- Current Senior First Aid Certificate (a willingness to obtain)
- Working with Children Check (ability to obtain)
- National Police Clearance (ability to obtain)
Benefits:
- Access to discounted Corporate Health Insurance
- Professional development opportunities
- Flexible working arrangements
- Flexible leave arrangements
The Federation of WA PCYC are continuously seeking to increase the diversity of our workforce to better meet the differing needs of our clients and to improve equal opportunity outcomes for our employees. Candidates who identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander are strongly encouraged to apply.
If you are interested in this position please apply via the below application form.
For further information please contact the HR team on hr@wapcyc.com.au or (08) 9277 4388
Applications Close COB Monday 26 March 2018.
We are not accepting agency applications at this time.
WA PCYC reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable candidate be found prior.