Brisbane Youth Service is a well-respected not-for-profit supporting vulnerable young people and young families who are at risk or experiencing homelessness. Join Brisbane Youth Service today to make a difference in the lives of vulnerable young people in our community.
Brisbane Youth Service is one of the fastest growing not-for-profit organizations in Australia and we are continually growing our teams. We encourage all interested applicants, despite their level of experience, to send through a cover letter explaining why you want to join BYS & your CV to HR@brisyouth.org!
At BYS, we actively promote work-life balance and provide a supportive team environment. We do not discriminate on the basis of ethnicity, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability or marital status.
Research shows that women and people from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander backgrounds are less likely to apply for a position until they meet 100% of the criteria. So if you don’t have all the qualifications or experience required for a role, please consider applying for a position with us anyway. We encourage applications from minorities and are committed to our workforce reflecting the diversity of the young people that we support.
- 33.33% of the young people we support are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander,
- Almost 1 in 4 identify as LGBTIQAP+,
- 11 % are culturally and linguistically diverse.
Ruby's House Manager
The Opportunity
- Provide 24/7 supported living accommodation to vulnerable young people
- Facilitate the reunification of young people and their families
- Develop, monitor and review client support plans
This position will facilitate the operations of the Ruby’s Reunification Program, which provides 24/7 supported accommodation to young people aged 12 to 15 and their families, who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. This role will provide case management, organise residential maintenance and activities, and coordinate’s a team of shift workers to provide overnight and weekend support to residents.
You will possess a tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology, Social Sciences or comparable qualification OR substantial demonstrated experience in a related field; have a current Queensland driver’s license, complete a criminal history clearance check and you must hold a current Working with Children Positive Notice (blue card) prior to commencing
To be successful in your application you will need to provide written responses to the following selection criteria:
- Demonstrated understanding of the issues impacting young people and their families experiencing or at risk of homelessness
- Demonstrated ability to undertake thorough assessments of family’s situation and support needs, including risk assessments
- Demonstrated ability to work holistically with vulnerable young people and their families, building trusting relationships and delivering strengths based, trauma informed frameworks
- Strong knowledge of therapeutic approaches including Narrative Therapy, Family Therapy and Attachment Therapy
- Demonstrated experience in managing/leading a residential service [desirable]
- Strong communication skills, including interpersonal skills and writing skills and the ability to advocate effectively on behalf of others
- Strong organisational and planning skills and the demonstrated ability to work independently and prioritise and manage competing demands
How to Apply:
Thank you for taking the time to review this position and for considering working with Brisbane Youth Service.
To apply, please email your (1) Cover letter addressing the selection criteria along with your (2) CV to the HR team, at hr@brisyouth.org.
Applications Close 8:30am Thursday 26 December 2024. We will interview as applications come in with the aim to recruit as soon as possible.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Safe Relationships Senior Practitioner
The Opportunity
- Provide specialized support to vulnerable young people in your community
- Facilitate the growth of healthy relationships and social groups
- Generous salary packaging benefits, with 5.5 weeks of annual leave per annum
This position will support the delivery of the Safe Relationships program that is aimed at reducing violence amongst young people through [1] Healthy relationships and Social Groups for young identifying women, genderfluid persons, or nonbinary folk with experiences of unhealthy relationships, toxicity, and family violence and [2] Delivery of the K.I.N.D program; a young person’s psycho-educational behaviour change program directed at young people using violence in intimate partner and/or family of origin relationships. The role will include service delivery [individual and group work], evaluation activities as well as sector liaison and collaboration.
*NB Male identifying candidates will not be required to facilitate Young Women’s groupwork but will deliver the K.I.N.D program exclusively
You will possess a tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology, Social Sciences or comparable qualification OR substantial demonstrated experience in a related field; have a current Queensland driver’s license, complete a criminal history clearance check and you must hold a current Working with Children Positive Notice (blue card) prior to commencing
To be successful in your application you will need to provide written responses to the following selection criteria:
- An understanding of, and commitment to BYS’s vision, values and objectives and demonstrated experience working within a client-focussed, strengths-based and trauma informed practice framework
- Demonstrated experience working holistically with vulnerable young people with complex needs and ability to develop strong rapport with young people
- Sound knowledge and understanding of the intersectionality of attachment, trauma, development, substance misuse, mental health, homelessness, cultural differences, societal and community view of gender norms
- Demonstrated knowledge, gendered understanding and strong analysis of domestic and family violence including risk assessment and safety planning
- Ability to work with young people experiencing violence as well as young people who use violence
- Experience facilitating individual sessions as well as psycho-educational group work
- Demonstrated effective communication skills including strong interpersonal & written skills, and the ability to advocate effectively on behalf of others
- Demonstrated experience developing networks and collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including government and community service providers
How to Apply:
Thank you for taking the time to review this position and for considering working with Brisbane Youth Service.
To apply, please email your (1) Cover letter addressing the selection criteria along with your (2) CV to the HR team, at hr@brisyouth.org.
Applications Close 8:30am Tuesday 17 December 2024. We will interview as applications come in with the aim to recruit as soon as possible.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Assertive Outreach Worker
The Opportunity
- Identify, engage and work with vulnerable young people in your community through outreach
- Provide early interventions and intake support to vulnerable young people
- Live our values of Respect, Optimism, Accountability, and Resilience
This position directs and delivers assertive and persistent outreach to identify, engage, and work with young people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, to achieve sustainable outcomes. This position supports the Assertive Outreach Senior Practitioner, working in close collaboration with internal and external service providers including stakeholders and supports within the wider community.
You will possess a tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology, Social Sciences or comparable qualification OR substantial demonstrated experience in a related field; have a current Queensland driver’s license, complete a criminal history clearance check and you must hold a current Working with Children Positive Notice (blue card) prior to commencing
To be successful in your application you will need to provide written responses to the following selection criteria:
- Demonstrated understanding of the issues impacting young people experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
- Experience in conducting street-based outreach and/or applicable experience, including the ability to build trusting relationships and complete holistic assessments with young people (including risk assessments and safety planning).
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to develop networks and collaborative relationships with a range of external providers and supports; and the ability to advocate effectively on behalf of young people
- Strong organisational and planning skills, including notetaking and the ability to prioritise multiple competing demands.
How to Apply:
Thank you for taking the time to review this position and for considering working with Brisbane Youth Service.
To apply, please email your (1) Cover letter addressing the selection criteria along with your (2) CV to the HR team, at hr@brisyouth.org.
Applications Close 8:30am Friday 27 December 2024. We will interview as applications come in with the aim to recruit as soon as possible.
We look forward to hearing from you!
The Nest Manager
The Opportunity
- Provide specialized support to vulnerable young people in your community
- Help building tenancy and living skills to support young people achieve their goals
- Lead a team of youth workers to achieve positive outcomes for young people
This position manages the effective operations of a 24/7, temporary supported accommodation for 19 young people aged 16-25 and leads a team of youth workers providing young people with tenancy and living skills, and planned support to ensure their housing and other goals are identified and met.
You will possess a tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology, Social Sciences or comparable qualification OR substantial demonstrated experience in a related field; have a current Queensland driver’s license, complete a criminal history clearance check and you must hold a current Working with Children Positive Notice (blue card) prior to commencing.
To be successful in your application you will need to provide written responses to the following selection criteria:
- An understanding of and commitment to BYS vision, objectives and practice framework and demonstrated understanding of the issues impacting young people experiencing or at risk of homelessness
- Highly developed critical thinking, problem solving and risk management skills and the demonstrated application of these in a busy frontline service delivery setting
- Demonstrated ability to lead, inspire and effectively manage a team of professional staff to achieve positive outcomes for young people
- Demonstrated ability to plan, implement, monitor and evaluate programs and service responses with a focus on continuous improvement
- Strong communication, organisational and planning skills and the demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and demands
- Ability to work without daily supervision, exercising an informed level of initiative, judgement and decision making
How to Apply:
Thank you for taking the time to review this position and for considering working with Brisbane Youth Service.
To apply, please email your (1) Cover letter addressing the selection criteria along with your (2) CV to the HR team, at hr@brisyouth.org.
Applications Close 8:30am Friday 27 December 2024. We will interview as applications come in with the aim to recruit as soon as possible.
We look forward to hearing from you!
