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 non-profit that supports young people (aged 12 – 25 years) and young families who are experiencing homelessness or are at-risk of becoming homeless. We support young people to secure and maintain housing, address physical and mental health issues, establish successful relationships and support networks, and access pathways to education and employment.

At Brisbane Youth Service, we promote work-life balance, offer extensive professional development opportunities and provide a supportive team environment. We also offer generous salary packaging arrangements and five weeks of annual leave per year.

Casual Youth Workers – The Opportunity

• Working at Sandgate House, Windsor House and Phoenix House
• Relief Casual
• Shift work

Are you a dynamic individual with the ability to support young people with complex needs in a residential service model?

Casual Youth Workers are required to backfill positions that provide young people experiencing homelessness with supervision and support to maintain their transitional housing with BYS, develop social and independent living skills, and facilitate interventions that address barriers to, and improve access to long-term housing and supports to actively participate in the community.

To undertake the Youth Worker’s role, you will require a tertiary qualification or working towards (studying) in Social Work, Psychology, Social Sciences, or similar experience in a similar role. Have a current Queensland driver’s license and you must hold a current Working with Children Positive Notice (blue card) prior to commencement.

For more information on applying for a blue card click here.

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. Strong communication skills, including oral and written skills, writing report and case files, collaborating with community services, and the ability to liaise effectively with young people and advocate on their behalf.
4. Strong planning, task management and organisational skills and the ability to work independently in a supported accommodation setting.
5. The ability to contribute positively within a team to deliver a high-quality service and outcomes for young people.

A position description is attached.