PCYC Emergency Services Cadets - Mentors and Volunteer Leaders - Woodford, Moreton Bay Region

Are you looking for a challenge? Do you enjoy working with young people and volunteers? Would you like to make a difference in your community? If yes, then we would love to hear from you!

PCYC emergency services cadets is about mentoring young people in "everything" emergency services! The program is about giving young people life skills, building confidence, developing effective communication styles; as well as creating pathways into emergency services and volunteering.

Our Roma ESC unit based at Woodford, Moreton Bay, is currently looking for adult leaders to help lead the unit. You will be working with other volunteer leaders, cadets, and PCYC staff to assist with delivering the ESC program.

You can read more about the role below. Please submit your expression of interest and current resume via the APPLY link below!

Selection Criteria To qualify for this position the following essential criteria must be met: 1. Effective communication and interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to build relationships with participants and program staff. 2. Effective time management skills with a demonstrated ability to meet commitments 3. Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and as part of a team 4. Positively contribute to a safe and supportive service environment for children and young people 5. Eligibility for a QLD Working with Children Check (Blue Card) Standards to which performance will be assessed. • Compliance with PCYC policies, procedures and practices • Compliance with the position description • Management and peer feedback

General Tasks:

• Assist with fostering positive working relationships with the sponsoring emergency service and all supporting emergency services within the local region. • Assist the LCC and DLCC with the management of the unit as deemed necessary by the LCC and/or DLCC, including but not limited to, supervision of Cadets, resource management, unit administration, training and session delivery. • Maintain a high standard of care regarding child safety, workplace health and safety, behaviour management and supervision of young people. • Monitor the strict adherence to the uniform procedure by all Cadets, setting a good example as an Adult Leader • Notify the Local Cadet Coordinator of intent to be absent at least 4 hours prior to session or event.

Skills and experience required:

Ability to supervise and interact effectively with young people and their families. • Strong interpersonal and oral communication skills • An understanding or ability to understand the vision of the program, the ethos of PCYC Queensland and working with volunteers. • The ability to gain or demonstrate knowledge of the principles and practices of employment equity, ethical behaviour and conduct, and workplace health and safety issues.