Address- Brisbane based - full time
- SCHCDS Award Level 4
- Generous salary packaging
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.
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 You:
YAC is seeking a person who is enthusiastic about working with young people with complex needs, enjoys advocating for young people and responding to their support needs. Join our Bail Support Service Team!
You will have:
- A tertiary qualification in Human Services, Social Work or similar with 2 years’ experience OR at least 5 years’ work experience in similar roles
- Possession of a “C” class Driver’s Licence
- Possession of a Working with Children Blue card
- Unrestricted right to work in Australia
You will be able to demonstrate:
- Excellent interpersonal skills and oral communication skills particularly with young people with complex needs.
- Sound understanding of outreach support work with young people, client centred, trauma informed and strengths based practice.
- Ability to undertake brief assessments and referrals for young people’s support needs (accommodation, income, education/training, family, substance use and mental health etc).
- Cultural capability, particularly in engaging and working with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander young people, families and communities, but also peoples of CALD background, LGBTIQ young people and young people with a disability.
- Self-motivated with demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision and manage own time efficiently.
- Ability to work collaboratively with team members and external stakeholders.
- Excellent record keeping skills including proven competence using computer programs (Word, Excel, etc).
- Commitment to YAC’s values and social justice principles.
- Commitment to social justice and human rights principles, particularly in relation to children and young people
To find out more about this position, please access the Position Description (found on the YAC website - https://www.yac.net.au/vacancies/ )
Please apply for this role via SEEK by submitting both of 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, 8 July, 2024 however, please apply early to avoid disappointment. We will commence Interviewing suitable applicants as applications are received.
