Youth and Family Worker
Youth and Family Worker
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Job Description
- Max Term till June2026 Full Time
- Salary: $87K Super NFP Salary Packaging
- Location: Deception Bay QLD 4508
- Make a meaningful difference to the lives of Australians in need
Life at Mission Australia
When you join the team at Mission Australia you become part of a community who are determined to end homelessness and ensure people in need can thrive. United by our Christian purpose and values we stand together with anyone who needs us for as long as they need us. Find out more about us and our purpose.
Your Opportunity
Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people As a Youth and Family Worker youll be at the heart of the Assisting Students and Parents (ASAP) program a dynamic initiative helping young people stay connected to education family and community.
No two days are the same! Youll provide flexible tailored support in schools homes and community settings working oneonone with young people and their families to build brighter more resilient futures. Whether its linking them with housing counselling mediation or other vital services youll be their goto support cheering them on every step of the way.
If youre a proactive peoplefocused professional who believes in the power of youth this is your chance to be part of an amazing team thats changing lives every day. The future starts here and it starts with you!
Your Key Responsibilities
- Deliver personcentred case management using SMART goal planning and regular reviews
- Collaborate with schools to support referred students and boost engagement in education or training
- Manage client referrals conduct assessments and complete intake and consent processes
- Build strong relationships with schools services and agencies for seamless client support
- Advocate for clients and support access to services including transport and appointment attendance
- Foster culturally safe practices especially with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
- Maintain accurate case records and contribute to reporting impact measurement and quality assurance
Requirementsfor Success
- Solid background in Community Services and/or Mental Health with a valuesbased clientfocused approach
- Tertiary qualifications in Social Work Community Services Behavioural Sciences or similar plus 23 years experience
- Skilled in supporting young people with complex needs and engaging families in therapeutic interventions
- Strong abilities in crisis response case management referrals and advocacy
- Knowledge of Child Protection legislation and child safety frameworks
- Excellent time management and organisational skills to handle caseloads and program duties
- Strong written and verbal communication including case notes and stakeholder presentations
- Proven ability to build trust and maintain relationships with clients teams and external partners
- Resilient selfaware and professional with healthy boundaries and team contribution
- Must hold an unrestricted current driver licence
Before starting work with us you will need to undertake a national police history check qualifications and referee checks and have a clearance to work with children/vulnerable people.
Your benefits
- Rewarding work every day you know youre making a real difference
- Notforprofit salary packaging reducing your tax (details via AccessPay)
- Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
- Free external confidential counselling and access to chaplaincy support
- Volunteering opportunities
- Extra leave including: Mission Australia Thank You Day & Work Anniversary Day off
Our culture
Our innovative and inclusive culture will ensure you feel valued at Mission Australia as you help Australians in need and develop in your career.
We prioritise the safety and wellbeing of everyone both within our team and the individuals we serve.
We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment. We actively support and encourage people of all backgrounds; gender age ethnicity race cultural background disability religion and sexual orientation to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. So whoever you are if youre skilled and actively support our purpose and values you would be welcome at Mission Australia.
If you live with disability and require support to submit your application please email or visit our Careers page for additional contact details.
We strongly encourage applications from people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. For culturally safe support or assistance with your application please contact us at
Find out more about a career with Mission Australia.
How to apply
Click Apply and send your application today!
As a committed Circle Back Initiative employer we will respond to your application.
Applications are shortlisted as they are received. Please apply as soon as possible to be considered. Thank you.
Employment Type
Full-Time
