Brief Intervention Workers (Multiple Roles)

ARE YOU INTERESTED IN BEING PART OF THE HOUSING SOLUTION?

Brisbane Youth Service [BYS] is one of the fastest growing not-for-profit organisations in Australia and we are continuing to grow our team.

We have multiple opportunities for you to utilise your skills and passion to create real change in the lives of young people facing homelessness.

These positions will provide young people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness with solution focussed crisis and Brief Interventions, pursue stable housing pathways and access emergency accommodation through assessment and referrals, both internal to BYS and to the wider community.

Since 1977, Brisbane Youth Service has worked to create new futures for vulnerable young people aged 12-25 years and their children.

Come and work for a nationally recognised employer of choice who cares for its employees and is a values led organisation that achieves results.

Employment Type & Hours

Full-Time opportunities | 76 hours per fortnight

Conditions

Level 3, 4 & 5 roles available - Social, Community, Home Care & Disabilities Services [SCHADS] Award 2010

• Generous salary packaging benefits with flexible work arrangements available
• 5.5 weeks annual leave per annum [pro-rata]
• Great team culture – incl. national Voice Project's 2022 Best Workplace Winner!

In addition to submitting a resume or CV, applicants must address the selection criteria [below] in their cover letter to be considered for shortlisting.

For individual position descriptions, please visit https://brisyouth.org/

Selection Criteria

1. Understanding of and commitment to BYS vision, objectives and practice framework
2. Demonstrated understanding of the issues impacting young people experiencing or at risk of homelessness
3. Demonstrated ability to undertake thorough assessments of a young person’s situation and support needs, including risk assessments
4. Demonstrated ability to work holistically with vulnerable young people, building trusting relationships and delivering solution focussed crisis and Brief Interventions
5. Strong communication skills, including interpersonal skills and writing skills and the ability to advocate effectively on behalf of others
6. Strong organisational and planning skills and the demonstrated ability to work independently and prioritise and manage competing demands

Personal Attributes

• Personal drive and integrity
• Consultative and collaborative working attitude
• Flexible, self-directed initiative, collaborative, inclusive, respectful, ethical, accountable
• Commitment to a learning culture and ongoing professional developments

Our Value Proposition

By joining Brisbane Youth Service (BYS), you will benefit from the following:

• Work-life integration through flexible working arrangements
• Generous not-for-profit salary packaging benefits up to $18,549.00 per FBT year
• Warm, friendly, and values-driven culture
• Designated time to catch up one-on-one between staff and line managers
• Annual professional development reviews that look at achieving longer-term career development opportunities
• Access to professional counselling support [EAP]
• Consultation and feedback processes embedded in workplace culture
• Organisational-wide training program and all-staff training days per year

Additional leave entitlements:

• 5.5 weeks pro-rata annual leave entitlement as standard
• 6.5 weeks long service leave pro-rata entitlement after 5 years’ continuous service
• 2 weeks paid study leave pro-rata per annum for eligible employees
• 6 weeks paid [genderless] parental leave pro-rata for eligible employees

Our Commitment to Diversity

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 our roles, please consider applying for a position with us anyway. We encourage applications from minority groups and are committed to our workforce reflecting the diversity of the young people that we support.

• 30 % of the young people we support are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
• Almost 1 in 4 identify as LGBTIQAP+ and
• 11 % are culturally and linguistically diverse.

Interviews may take place progressively for successfully shortlisted applicants with immediate starts available. These positions may be withdrawn earlier than the close date if applicants are successfully appointed prior. Closing: 20 June 2024.

Please visit our website for more information about working with BYS: https://brisyouth.org/

We look forward to hearing from you!