Our vision is New Futures for Young People. We support young people and their children who are at risk of or 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 young people to successfully transition into independent living? Use your expertise to provide housing and tenancy support to young people in our community.

This full-time role of Youth Housing Specialist supports our mission by providing crisis, brief intervention and ongoing planned support to young people including BYS tenants, enabling young people to successfully transition into independent living. 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.

You’ll be a great candidate for this role if you have:

• A tertiary qualification in Social Work, Human Services, Psychology, Social Sciences or comparable qualification OR substantial demonstrated experience in a related field.
• Demonstrated experience in case management, applying supported housing principles and a trauma-informed lens to engage and support young people, including those who may face barriers to participation.
• Demonstrated understanding of the roles and responsibilities of a community housing provider in accordance with the National Regulatory System of Community Housing (NRSCH).
• Strong organisational and planning skills and the ability to work independently and contribute positively within a team.
• Demonstrated effective communication skills, including strong interpersonal skills and writing skills and the ability to advocate on behalf of others.

 Given the work that we do there will be a few non-negotiables. You’ll need to have, or obtain prior to commencement:

• Working with Children Suitability Card [Blue Card].
• National Police Check clearance.
• Evidence of vaccination, immunity, or medical exemption for the following preventable diseases - Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Varicella [Chicken Pox], and Pertussis [Whooping Cough].

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 via the "Apply Now" button. If you would like to discuss this position further, please contact BYS directly on 3620 2400 or via [email protected] using the subject line: Youth Housing Specialist enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Applications for this position close at 8:30am on the closing date. We may start interviewing for this role prior to the closing date, so don’t delay your application.