About WMQ!

Wesley Mission Queensland Limited is a not-for-profit community service provider that offers community support, mental health and disability services, aged and palliative care, and retirement living across Queensland. We have a long and proud history of supporting people in need and live by our values of Innovation, Hope, Integrity, Compassion, Justice, Empowerment and Respect.

We strive to be a welcoming, caring and inclusive community that celebrates diversity and supports employees of all backgrounds and faiths. People with passion, connected by hope for a more compassionate, just and inclusive society is our story. Join us and be part of a story you'll love to tell.

About the Logan Youth Foyer (LYFSS)

The Logan Youth Foyer (LYFSS) is funded by the Department of Communities, Housing and Digital Economies and aims to offer opportunities and resources to young people to maximise an individual’s capacity to be independent, self-reliant and connected to appropriate social and community resources including assisting them in securing stable and long-term housing.

Your role as a Youth Development Coach

You’ll assists in the delivery of services and activities to the Logan Youth Foyer community. This includes direct work with young people and management of the environment after business hours, including the development and facilitation of community and cultural development activities for young people both on site and externally as well as linking in with the wider community.

The role will also support the team in administration tasks and reporting. This role requires flexible working hours.

The key accountabilities for this role will include:

Participate in reflective practice while continuously reviewing professional identity, professional practice frameworks including Advantaged Thinking and working aligned with the team's values and displaying high motivation and initiative.

Provide administrative support to the team as required, including reporting on shift activities and responses provided after hours.

Contribute to the ongoing development of the program including assistance with activities and events, related administration and other related tasks as required.

Support and assist the LYFSS community to access onsite facilities, supervise access as required and manage the environment.

Provide direct practical support to young people in coordination with the other LYFSS team members as required or directed including development and facilitation of structured and unstructured activities that meet the needs of the target group and are in line with service objectives and development plans.

Engage and sustain effective and professional relationships with the young people accessing the program.

About You

A qualification in the Community Services or related field with experience working in a similar environment with similar duties.

Effective written and high-level oral communication skills with empathy, tact and discretion and ability to build rapport quickly and develop relationships with people from diverse backgrounds.

Ability to positively work as part of a team with minimal supervision, high initiative and in an environment requiring flexibility.

Ability to acquire knowledge of and work within an Advantage Thinking framework.

Experienced in program service delivery to young people.

High level verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills, including report writing, negotiation, advocacy and the ability to effectively engage with young people.

Understanding of the current issues for communities within the Logan LGA & Community Development principles.

The ability to undertake administrative tasks including a good level of computer literacy.

What makes a difference for us:

Proof of Vaccination Status as required by Legislation, Health Directives or WMQ Limited Policy throughout employment and prior to commencement.

Relevant probity checks required by legislation and WMQ Limited policy (Working with Working with Children Suitability Card & Police check)

Current Driver’s Licence and willingness to drive in the course of work.

Why Join Us

We value diversity, strive for inclusion, and come together to walk alongside those in need to provide hope and compassion. We are committed to working collaboratively to help you grow, support your wellbeing, and enable you to be your true self each day aligned to our mission and values. Along the journey, we will encourage you to find your story.

We offer our team members:

Support from our Employee Wellbeing Program – we are recognised as an Advanced Mental Health First Aid Skilled Workplace.

Access to salary packaging benefits that enable you to increase your take-home pay

Access to discounts on private health insurance, gym memberships and travel

WMQ Limited's vision for reconciliation is for all people to stand unified in an equal and inclusive future. We commit to enhancing opportunities for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander People and celebrating diversity. As part of our commitment to Reconciliation we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

Please note: You will be asked for evidence of your COVID-19 vaccination status as part of your application process as required by Legislation, Health Directives or WMQ Limited Policy.