Job Summary
- Applications close:
- Job posted on: 27th Nov 2024
- Brisbane & Gold Coast > Greenslopes
We support young people and their children who are at risk and experiencing homelessness, to secure and maintain housing, address physical and mental health challenges, establish successful relationships and support networks, and access pathways to education and employment. Find out more at Brisbane Youth Service.
Are you seeking a role with a values-driven for purpose organisation where you can support young people in our community? Are you passionate about supporting vulnerable young women and their families? Use your expertise to support vulnerable parents and their infants, to build their parenting skills, improve relationships and support safety.
This full-time Senior Practitioner position supports our mission by providing support to pregnant and/or parenting young women, aged 16- 25 years, and their babies, aged 0-3 years, who have experienced unstable housing, been impacted by domestic and family violence (DFV) and at risk of statutory intervention from Department of Child Safety, Seniors and Disability Services (DCSSDS).
Given the work that we do there will be a few non-negotiables. You’ll need to be able to have, or obtain prior to commencement:
It is a genuine requirement of this position to be filled by a woman as permitted in sections 25, 104 and 105 of the Anti-Discrimination Act, 1991.
Our people enjoy benefits including salary packaging, flexible working arrangements, and additional annual leave per year (depending on your role).
We value the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community and encourage and celebrate diversity. So, even if you don’t think you quite meet all of the skills listed or tick all the boxes, we’d still love to hear from you!
If this sounds interesting, submit your cover letter telling us why you are the right person for this role, along with your resume. If you would like to discuss this position further, please contact BYS directly on 3620 2400 or via [email protected] using the subject line: Safe Young Mums and Bubs Senior Practitioner enquiry via EthicalJobs.
The Safe Young Mums and Bubs Senior Practitioner position is the first of many for our new Safe Young Mums & Bubs program, which will begin in January 2025. Upcoming vacancies include Family Workers and Senior Family Workers, both of which will involve shift work to cover the 24/7 roster. If you are interested in being a part of the Safe Young Mums & Bubs Program, we encourage you to reach out to [email protected] expressing your interest & we will be in touch regarding any relevant upcoming vacancies.
We may start interviewing for this role prior to the closing date, so don’t delay your application.
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