Would you like to help create new futures for young people?

Join Brisbane Youth Service today to make a difference in the lives of Brisbane’s vulnerable young people and their families.

Brisbane Youth Service is a medium-sized incorporated association providing holistic responses to vulnerable young people (aged 12 – 25 years) and young families who are experiencing homelessness or are at-risk of becoming homeless.

We know diversity makes a positive difference, and we encourage people from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander backgrounds with relevant experience to apply.

BYS promotes work-life balance and provides a supportive team environment and additional benefits such as salary packaging arrangements and a generous five weeks annual leave per year.

The Opportunity

• Housing Support Worker – Sustaining Young Tenancies
• Full time position – until 30 June 2021 with possibility of extension
• 76 hours per fortnight

Are you a dynamic individual with the ability to support young people to sustain their tenancy?

The Housing Support Worker (SYT) provides crisis, brief intervention and ongoing planned support to young people residing in public housing, community housing and private rentals, enabling tenancy sustainment. This position works collaboratively with other teams within BYS, key partners and the broader community to effectively respond to issues associated with housing and homelessness.

To undertake the Housing Support Worker’s role (SYT), you will require a tertiary qualification in Human Services, Social Work or similar, or experience in a similar role. Have a current Queensland driver’s license and hold a current Working with Children Positive Notice (Blue Card) or a willingness to obtain one.

To be successful in your application you will need to provide written responses to the following selection criteria:

1. An understanding of and commitment to BYS’s vision and objectives and the demonstrated experience working within a strengths-based and trauma informed practice framework.
2. Demonstrated experience working holistically with vulnerable young people, using brief solution focused crisis interventions and ongoing case managed support, and experience building trusting relationships with marginalised young people.
3. Demonstrated understanding of the roles and responsibilities of a community housing provider in accordance with the National Regulatory System of Community Housing (NRSCH).
4. Strong organisational and planning skills and the ability to work independently and contribute positively within a team.
5. Demonstrated effective communication skills, including strong interpersonal skills, and writing skills and the ability to advocate on behalf of others.
6. Demonstrated experience developing networks and collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including government and community service providers.