Address- South Brisbane based - 35 hours per week
- SCHADS Award Level 5
- Work with our Youth Support Service (YASS) team
- Generous Salary Sacrifice options available
About You
If you are a strong advocate for young people, empowering them to take control of their lives and make informed decisions then this is the role for you.
YAC is looking for a person who is enthusiastic about working with young people, displays good judgement and initiative and is a good team member.
About Us:
This is a great opportunity to join a well-respected community legal and social welfare agency for young people and play your part in helping young people and their families to get their lives back on track! YAC has a multidisciplinary team delivering services across the greater Brisbane area generally, to young people aged 10-18 years who are involved in, or at risk of involvement in the youth justice and/or child protection systems, and/or are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
YAC values diversity in all its forms and welcomes applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people; those from ethnically diverse communities; and LGBTIQ+ persons.
Our Youth Support Service (YASS) provides flexible, integrated and practical mobile support, case work, court support and practical assistance to young people aged 15-19 years who are homeless or at risk of homelessness and/or who have legal issues across the Greater Brisbane area (up to Caboolture and down to Beenleigh, from Ipswich across to the Bay and Islands).
We offer:
- Generous salary packaging in accordance with the Award
- Flexible work arrangements and a supportive work environment
- Access to regular supervision, including external supervision as required.
- Access to professional development opportunities
About the role - summary
To support the Youth Support Service (YASS) which provides mobile support to young people aged 15-19 years who are homeless or risk of homelessness and/or who have legal issues in the Greater Brisbane region.
Responsibilities in brief:
- Provide a flexible, integrated and practical mobile support service to young people who are homeless or risk of homelessness and/or have legal issues across the Brisbane region.
- Develop thorough and effective case management responses.
- Utilise a range of flexible strategies to engage and respond to young people in varied outreach locations.
- Provide outreach through the Youth Court Assist Program (YCAP) to young people at Brisbane s Children’s Courts.
- Build relationships within the community and work collaboratively with other stakeholders.
- Be a strong advocate for young people, and their families where appropriate.
- Completion of all administrative recording and reporting in relation to the above to ensure accountability to the funding body.
- Other duties as reasonably required.
For this role, you will have:
- a university level qualification in Social Work, Human Services or other relevant discipline and at least three years’ experience in working in a relevant environment
- a current positive Working with Children check (“Blue Card”) or the ability to quickly acquire one
- a current clean driver licence which allows you to drive in Queensland
- Australian citizenship or permanent residency
You will be able to demonstrate:
- Significant experience in working with young people in an outreach capacity, including those with complex needs.
- High level ability to undertake assessments and referrals.
- High level of interpersonal, oral communication and engagement and advocacy skills.
- Demonstrated cultural capability.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the youth accommodation, criminal justice and general youth sectors.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a small team.
- Excellent organisational skills, including planning and prioritisation, be self-motivated with demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision and autonomy, manage own time efficiently and ability to work under pressure.
- Advanced computer literacy skills.
- High level ability to network/engage with relevant stakeholders.
- Commitment to social justice and human rights principles, particularly in relation to children and young people.
This is a brief summary of the requirements of the role. For full details required to submit your application, please access the full Position Description (found on the YAC website - https://www.yac.net.au/vacancies/ )
Please apply for this role via SEEK by submitting BOTHof the following:
- Resumé including the names and contact details of at least two referees
- a letter or summary of experience addressing the “Required skills & qualifications” listed in the position description.
Please email *****@yac.net.au or phone (07) 3356 1*** if you have any questions regarding this position.
Applications close 5:00pm Monday, 20 May 2024. Please apply early to avoid disappointment. Interviews will be conducted as soon as suitable applications are received.
