ROCKHAMPTON PH: 07 3909 9545 Mentor and Family Services Coordinator PCYC Queensland

ROCKHAMPTON
PH: 07 3909 9545
Mentor and Family Services Coordinator
PCYC Queensland
POSITION BASED IN ROCKHAMPTON
$28.86 (gross) per hour
Full Time, Fixed Term (12 months)
The Queensland Police-Citizens Youth Welfare Association (QPCYWA) is a community-based
organisation concerned with the development of youth through the provision of sporting and recreational
activities. The QPCYWA has established 53 Police-Citizens Youth Clubs (PCYCs) throughout the State
and now has an active membership in excess of 79,000 members state-wide. As a registered, not-forprofit, charitable organisation, the QPCYWA relies upon income from activity attendances, fund raising,
community support, grants and subsidies in order to operate. Its affiliation with the Queensland Police
Service provides a unique link between Queensland Police and our supporting communities.
The primary responsibility of the Mentor and Family Services Coordinator is to work with young people
aged 12 - 16 years who are at risk of entering the youth justice system. The position involves researching,
preparing, developing and implementing mentoring activities for the Horizons Early Intervention
Program.
Some of the key responsibilities for this role include:
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Building effective networks and developing partnerships with community organisations and local
service providers to achieve positive outcomes;
Develop, promote, implement and evaluate mentoring frameworks;
Deliver training material for mentor training events;
Provide feedback in relation to programs and individuals to State Youth Programs Team
Maintain good working relationships and respond to enquiries from internal and external
stakeholders in a timely manner.
To be employed, you must be eligible for a Children’s Commission Notice/Blue Card
For
more
information
or
to
apply
go
to
http://pcycqldcareers.com.au/ and enter job reference number
1808501.
Applications close 31 October 2014