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Job Description
We support young people and their children who are at risk and experiencing homelessness to secure and maintain housingaddress physical and mental health challenges establish successful relationships and support networks and access pathways to education and employment. Find out more at Brisbane Youth Service.
Are you seeking a role with a valuesdriven for purpose organisation where you can support young people in our community Are you passionate about supporting young people to achieve their goals Use your expertise to make an impact on the lives of the vulnerable young people we support.
This parttime 12month contract role (rotating roster of approximately 0.7 FTE including sleepover shifts and weekends) is based at our Windsor location. The role supports our young people living in supported accommodation to achieve their goals by assisting with living skills and ensuring their safety and wellbeing. The role includes implementing service standards facilitating referrals to housing health and education services and maintaining documentation.
Youll be a great candidate for this role if you:
- Hold (or are currently studying) a Bachelor in Social Work Psychology Social Sciences or similar.
- Can demonstrate experience working holistically with vulnerable young people using brief solutionfocused crisis interventions and ongoing case managed support.
- Have experience building trusting working relationships with marginalised young people and providing targeted interventions.
- Are able to facilitate individual and group activities providing positive engagement with young people.
- Have personal drive and integrity and are able to stay calm under pressure.
- Can bring a consultative and collaborative working attitude.
Given the work that we do there will be a few nonnegotiables. Youll need to be able to have or obtain prior to commencement:
- A Working with Children Suitability Card Blue Card.
- A National Coordinated Criminal History Check Police Check.
- Evidence of vaccination immunity or medical exemption for the following preventable diseases Measles Mumps Rubella and Varicella Chicken Pox; Pertussis Whooping Cough; and COVID19.
Our people enjoy benefits including salary packaging flexible working arrangements and additional annual leave per year (depending on your role).
We value the unique backgrounds experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community and encourage and celebrate diversity. So even if you dont think you quite meet all of the skills listed or tick all the boxes wed still love to hear from you!
If this sounds interesting submit your cover letter telling us why you are the right person for this role along with your resume. If you would like to discuss this position further or would like to view the full position description please contact BYS directly onor via
Applications for this position close 8:30am Monday 2 June 2025. We may start interviewing for this role prior to the closing date so dont delay your application.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Part-Time
