Youth Engagement Officer - Drive to the Future Posted: April 04, 2024 Transforming Lives, Creating Memories: Join Our Inspiring Team of Casual Youth Engagement Officers! Our youth centres are the heart of PCYC, this is where lives are changed and memories are made. An amazing opportunity has arisen for passionate and dedicated Youth Engagement Officers to join our Geraldton PCYC Drive to the Future program, on a casual basis. With a vision and purpose of changing young people's lives, we are all about empowering young people to reach their full potential and for our centres to be thriving and welcoming hubs within their respective communities. The PCYC Drive to the Future Program ensures that more young drivers are safe and qualified to drive, you will be supervising the young people whilst they complete their driving hours. Our Youth Engagement Officers support PCYC staff to facilitate all aspects associated with service delivery. This includes supporting the planning, delivery and facilitating, monitoring and evaluation of programs and activities all within a safe and welcoming environment to ensure young people receive opportunities to reach their full potential. If you are ready to change the lives of young people in WA, join our team and make a difference! Why join our team: Values-driven organisation - be welcomed into a team with a supportive and inclusive culture that encourages you to be bold, big-hearted and successful Competitive industry award rates - WA PCYC is committed to supporting the community and that includes you! Access to exclusive discounts and vouchers - this includes leading retailers such as Woolworths, Amazon, Hoyts and more Flexible work and leave arrangements - w e understand the need for work-life balance and happy to discuss arrangements that would suit the needs of you and the team Career development opportunities - we believe in our team and we continue to provide ongoing training and support to help you reach your goals 'Onya' rewards - we reward staff with incentives such as a chance to win $200 voucher for receiving an 'Onya' from fellow colleagues Employee Assistance Program - free, confidential and independent EAP, including free access to physical, mental and financial online support Values-driven organisation - be welcomed into a team with a supportive and inclusive culture that encourages you to be bold, big-hearted and successful Competitive industry award rates - WA PCYC is committed to supporting the community and that includes you! Access to exclusive discounts and vouchers - this includes leading retailers such as Woolworths, Amazon, Hoyts and more Flexible work and leave arrangements - w e understand the need for work-life balance and happy to discuss arrangements that would suit the needs of you and the team Career development opportunities - we believe in our team and we continue to provide ongoing training and support to help you reach your goals 'Onya' rewards - we reward staff with incentives such as a chance to win $200 voucher for receiving an 'Onya' from fellow colleagues Employee Assistance Program - free, confidential and independent EAP, including free access to physical, mental and financial online support About you: Ability to communicate effectively with young people from diverse backgrounds, including their families. Ability to work with Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander young people and have a good understanding of the issues facing First Nations people Passionate about re-engaging young people through building positive professional relationships and utilising a strengths based, person centred, trauma aware, solutions focussed approach Ability to work with young people experiencing a wide range of issues including but not limited to AOD, behavioural, mental health and assist in identifying appropriate referral pathways. An understanding of youth work code of ethics Have held a current and valid Driver's Licence for at least 4 years Possess or willing to obtain National Police Clearance, Working with Children and drivers licence How to Apply: At PCYC, we embrace diversity and inclusivity throughout our organization. We encourage and welcome applicants from diverse community groups, cultural backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals, people with disabilities, and individuals of all ages (Under section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984). If you are interested in this position please click "Apply" below. For additional information, please reach out to our dedicated People and Safety team at . Don't delay, as applications close on 18 April 2024 Please note that we are not accepting agency applications at this time. PCYC reserves the right to close applications early if a suitable candidate is found prior. WA PCYC reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable candidate be found prior. #J-18808-Ljbffr
