yourtown is a trusted provider of services for young people, with a focus on mental health and wellbeing, long-term unemployment, prevention of youth suicide, child protection, as well as support for those experiencing domestic and family violence. Kids Helpline, Parentline, child protection, domestic and family violence support, mental health support, suicide prevention and employment are all services powered by yourtown.
We exist to help people realise they can tackle whatever life throws at them. To believe in their unique strengths, tenacity and self-determination, to identify and create the path they want for themselves.
Realise your potential at yourtown.
<h3>your opportunity</h3>
The Resilient Kids Program supports the resilience of young people in Far North Qld via Kids Helpline@School, Kids Helpline My Circles and an online Disaster Response Hub. It is a new program funded by North Queensland Primary Health Network to help school-aged children gain skills in recognising mental health stress and knowing where to turn for help, specifically tailored to children and young people affected by traumatic events.
The Content Development Specialist will create, resource and implement quality, evidence informed content for the various Resilient Kids Program platforms.
Your role will include:
<ul>
<li>Develop content in consultation with key community stakeholders in the LGA&rsquo;s of Burke, Carpentaria, Burdekin, Douglas and Etheridge</li>
<li>Work in collaboration with various stakeholders to create evidence informed, place-based content</li>
<li>Develop evidence informed, engaging and relevant collateral and digital assets</li>
<li>Produce engaging and relevant copy for publishing across yourtown publications, websites and social platforms</li>
<li>Assist in the development of PR materials, disruption content, activations and events</li>
<li>Analyse and report on content outcomes and client feedback</li>
</ul>
This position will be appointed on a full time 6-month maximum term basis.
<h3>what we are looking for</h3>
You will have exceptional writing and editing skills with strong ability to create powerful, engaging child and youth centric content. You will ideally have experience in marketing and communication and understanding of youth trends and ability to engage in a relevant tone of voice.
You will bring:
<ul>
<li>bachelor degree in Psychology, Social Work, Human Services or Behavioural Sciences and a minimum of 4 years&rsquo; experience in a similar role</li>
<li>strong understanding of producing age-appropriate content for use across multiple mediums</li>
<li>well organised, high attention to detail and the ability to prioritise projects and work with conflicting deadlines and unexpected changes in workflow</li>
<li>ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and autonomously when required</li>
</ul>
<h3>your benefits</h3>
When you join yourtown you will be welcomed into a safe, inclusive, and diverse community and an established and reputable national organisation. We are a resilient, resourceful, and dedicated community who strive to make a difference and not accept the status quo.
Your employment experience will include:
<ul>
<li>salary sacrifice options to increase your take home pay</li>
<li>opportunities for professional development</li>
<li>a genuine focus on employee health and wellbeing, yourWellness program includes free access to Calm &amp; Centr Apps</li>
<li>access to free and confidential counselling sessions for you and members of your immediate family</li>
<li>ability to negotiate flexible work hours and work arrangements</li>
<li>an environment that genuinely values diversity and cultural capability and is an equal opportunity employer.</li>
</ul>
<h3>How to Apply</h3>
If you believe in the power of young people, have an agile and flexible mindset and are looking for an opportunity where you can have an amazing impact on the lives of children and young people, and their families, we would love to hear from you.
For a full Position Description please visit: <a href="https://careers.yourtown.com.au/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://careers.yourtown.com.au/</a>
Contact: Marnie Elliot &ndash; Talent Acquisition Specialist 0434 609 384
yourtown is committed to providing services that protect and keep children, young people and adults at risk free from harm. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory screening for child-related employment including the completion of a National Criminal History Check and retention of a valid Working with Children Check.
yourtown supports vaccination as the best way to keep our people and our communities safe from Covid-19. We require all employees, volunteers, students and contractors to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 as a condition of employment.
"In our team we value diversity, inclusivity and people who want to make a difference"

Brisbane

Brisbane & Gold Coast

yourtown

Not For Profit (NFP)

Create, resource and implement quality, evidence-informed content that is place-based and tailored to young people affected by traumatic events.

Content Development Consultant - Resilient Kids Program

Full Time

Contract

At yourtown, our mission is to enable young people, especially those who are marginalised and without voice, to improve their quality of life. Our services include Kids Helpline, mental health support for children and young people, training and employment services, parent education and specialist accommodation for families. At yourtown you will be part of the solution.
We&rsquo;re starting an exciting transformation journey and we need your help to achieve our lofty goals. We&rsquo;re transforming how we work so we can create even better experiences for the young people who need us. We will be an even more accessible, safe, and empowering place so we can help more young people in deeper and more meaningful ways.
The Intake and Administration Officer is the first point of contact for all potential clients, their families and referring representatives. You will work across a range of programs and will provide a responsive and professional service to support clients to move through the pre-engagement process to service engagement.
<h3>Your day to day will involve:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Respond to clients and referring agency representatives in a timely and courteous manner</li>
<li>Determine potential clients&rsquo; eligibility for services, referring to other more relevant services if required</li>
<li>Conduct initial screening assessment and identify any immediate risks, supporting clients to access crisis supports where required</li>
<li>Monitor program wait lists and liaise with program managers and senior staff to ensure a seamless transition between wait list and program commencement</li>
<li>Complete administration processes for case files and organisational records</li>
<li>Liaise with internal and external stakeholders</li>
<li>Maintain knowledge of the local service sector and network relationships with key referrers</li>
</ul>
<h3>About you:</h3>
Successful candidates will bring:
<ul>
<li>Diploma level qualifications in a Human Services Discipline and a minimum of two years&rsquo; experience undertaking intakes in a community services environment</li>
<li>Knowledge and understanding of the diverse range of issues impacting families</li>
<li>Demonstrated ability to establish and participate in networks for the delivery of services to children and families</li>
<li>Demonstrated skills in verbal and written communication, including a well presented and appropriate phone manner and the ability to impart knowledge clearly and effectively</li>
<li>Demonstrated competence with MS Office, client record management systems and office technology</li>
<li>Ability to work both independently and within a team environment</li>
<li>Strong planning and organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities</li>
</ul>
If you have an agile and flexible mindset and are looking for an opportunity where you can be innovative, drive change and have a positive impact on the lives of children, young people and families we would love to hear from you. We offer attractive employment conditions including access to salary packaging arrangements and paid parental leave. Find your place at yourtown.
Contact: Marnie Elliot, Talent Acquisition Specialist on 0434 609 384
yourtown is committed to providing services that protect and keep children, young people and adults at risk free from harm. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory screening for child-related employment including the completion of a National Criminal History Check and retention of a valid Working with Children Check.
yourtown supports vaccination as the best way to keep our people and our communities safe from Covid-19. We require all employees, volunteers, students and contractors to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 as a condition of employment.
"In our team we value diversity, inclusivity and people who want to make a difference"

Moreton Bay Region

You will be the first point of contact for potential clients, their families and referrers. Undertake initial screening and assessment. Based at Deception Bay.

Intake and Administration Officer

At yourtown, we believe every young person has the right to a brighter future and aim to be part of the solution by delivering services that get results. Our services include Kids Helpline, mental health support services for children and young people, youth employment services, domestic and family violence services and parenting and early childhood development programs. At yourtown you will be part of the solution.
yourtown is excited to launch a Domestic and Family Violence Transitional Housing Service. This program will ensure families are provided safe housing and case management support to safely transition from refuge to independent housing.
<h3>About the role</h3>
The Women and Family Advocate provides individual, family and group support planning to women, young people and children who are clients of our DFV Transitional Housing Service. You will provide practical support and interventions to increase client&rsquo;s safety and wellbeing post refuge through the lens of a multi-level practice framework in collaboration with the team.
Your day to day may involve:
<ul>
<li>Determine appropriate interventions that apply theoretical knowledge of domestic and family violence</li>
<li>Conduct risk assessments and respond to identified risk through a collaborative team approach</li>
<li>Provide practical support to women and children and advocate on their behalf</li>
<li>Support the children&rsquo;s wellbeing and development, and parents&rsquo; skills and confidence</li>
<li>Undertake therapeutic support and provide crisis counselling for children and women</li>
<li>Network to develop collaborative relationships with stakeholders to successfully link families to support services during and post exit</li>
</ul>
This is a permanent part-time position, 22.8 hours per week.
<h3>About you</h3>
We are looking for a flexible and adaptable individual who will work collaboratively as part of a team to achieve best practice outcomes for woman and families.
Successful candidates will bring:
<ul>
<li>Degree level qualification in Social or Behavioural Sciences with at least 3 years&rsquo; experience in family and youth services, preferably with knowledge and skills in working with women and children who have experienced domestic and family violence</li>
<li>You will work within a clear client centred, trauma informed strengths-based framework</li>
<li>Experience in providing therapeutic support and counselling for women and children</li>
<li>Experience in planning, implementing and facilitating individual supports and groups for women and children who have experienced domestic/family violence</li>
<li>Ability to participate in and contribute to relevant networks</li>
<li>Ability to work both independently and within a team environment, with sound problem-solving skills</li>
<li>Excellent communication, conflict resolution and report writing skills along with the ability to impart knowledge</li>
</ul>
If you are looking for an opportunity where you can be innovative, drive change and have a positive impact on the lives of children and families we would love to hear from you. We offer attractive employment conditions including access to salary packaging arrangements and paid parental leave. Find your place at yourtown.
Contact: Marnie Elliot, Talent Acquisition Specialist on 0434 609 384
yourtown is committed to providing services that protect and keep children, young people and adults at risk free from harm. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory screening for child-related employment including the completion of a National Criminal History Check and retention of a valid Working with Children Check.
yourtown supports vaccination as the best way to keep our people and our communities safe from Covid-19. We require all employees, volunteers, students and contractors to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 as a condition of employment.
The yourtown Workplace Immunisation Policy requires personnel in this position to evidence or obtain mandatory immunity requirements for the following diseases: Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Chicken Pox, Measles/Mumps/Rubella, Tetanus/Diptheria/Pertussis (whooping cough), Influenza. yourtown will provide successful applicants with information regarding mandatory vaccinations and supporting information about the immunization and access to a general practitioner, pharmacist, or local clinic for individual consultation regarding immunisation.
"In our team we value diversity, inclusivity and people who want to make a difference"

New transitional housing program to ensure families have safe housing and case management support to safely transition from refuge to independent housing.

Women and Family Advocate - Domestic and Family Violence Transitional Housing

Part Time

<ul>
<li>Established Child and Family service</li>
<li>Work within a multi-disciplinary team delivering a range of programs</li>
<li>Full time position, will consider part time i.e. 4 days per week</li>
</ul>
yourtown&rsquo;s Mind 4 Kids Program provides psychological therapies for children aged to 11 years with moderate mental health issues, to improve their health, resilience and wellbeing. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a reputable service that has a range of programs in the child and family space, and is well connected with the community.
The program is delivered within a stepped care approach and works in an integrated and collaborative manner with wraparound supports. It is provided on site and via outreach e.g. in schools.
We are seeking an Allied Health Clinician &ndash; Psychologist / Mental Health Social Worker&nbsp;to support children and their families by providing a single entry point into mental health care, wraparound supports and services. Care coordination will be undertaken to enhance positive child and family outcomes.
<h3>About you</h3>
We are seeking a passionate, professional clinician who wants to make a difference by servicing a cohort whose access to psychological support may be limited by financial hardship or other barriers.
You will bring:
<ul>
<li>Qualifications and relevant registration as a Psychologist (General or Provisional), or Mental Health Social Worker with AHPRA or AASW</li>
<li>Experience providing psychological therapies for children and their families</li>
<li>Demonstrated experience in psychological, sensory and functional assessments and interventions</li>
</ul>
This is a maximum term position until 30 June 2023.
You will be supported by clinical supervision provided by an appropriately qualified external supervisor to meet your registration requirements, as well as internal practice supervision. We offer attractive employment conditions including access to salary packaging arrangements and paid parental leave. Find your place at yourtown.
Contact: Marnie Elliot, Talent Acquisition Specialist on 0434 609 384.
yourtown is committed to providing services that protect and keep children, young people and adults at risk free from harm. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory screening for child-related employment including the completion of a National Criminal History Check and retention of a valid Working with Children Check.
yourtown&nbsp;supports vaccination as the best way to keep our people and our communities safe from Covid-19. We require all employees, volunteers, students and contractors to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 as a condition of&nbsp;employment. "In our team we value diversity, inclusivity and people who want to make a difference".

Psychologist - General or Provisional or Accredited Mental Health Social Worker. Community based role, working with children aged up to 11 years and their families.

Allied Health Clinician - Psychologist / Mental Health Social Worker

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