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

• Intake and Brief Intervention Worker
• Full-time position until 30 June 2023
• 76 hours per fortnight

Are you a dynamic individual with a commitment to evidence-informed practice and responsive service?

The Intake and Brief Intervention Worker will provide young people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness with brief, solution-focused crisis interventions and thorough assessment and referrals, both within BYS and to other services.

To undertake the Intake and Brief Intervention Worker role you will require a tertiary qualification in Social Work, Human Services, Social Science, Psychology or similar. 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:

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