• 6 month fixed-term, full time opportunity

About the role

In this newly created role you will be working in our Youth Connect program. In partnership with the Queensland Government the Youth Connect program focuses on helping young people leaving state-based care get on their feet and develop the skills and confidence to live independently.

You will be responsible for supporting young people in the program.

Each day will be distinct in this varied role however, your key everyday jobs will include:

• Undertaking the initial screening and intake processes;
• Overseeing the development and ongoing review and evaluation of case plans;
• Directly supporting and assisting young people with finding education, training and employment opportunities and other critical life skills;
• Providing culturally safe, trauma-informed and strengths-based service delivery to clients.

About you

You are passionate about the welfare of children and achieving the absolute best outcomes for them.

Empathy is second nature to you, and you are compassionate toward your clients and work colleagues.

To be suitable for this position, your qualifications for the role will consist of:

• A degree qualification in Social Work, Psychology, Social sciences or related;
• A good understanding of child development and trauma theory;
• Demonstrated experience in supporting young people from adolescence to adulthood.

Importantly, you will be someone who closely aligns with our organisational values of: Unconditional Love, Continual Innovation, Mutual Trust and Wise Stewardship.

Who we are

We offer over 200 services in more than 100 communities, positively impacting around 45,000 lives each year. Our care services range from children, youth and family services, early intervention and protection, affordable housing, and seniors and support living, making us one of Australia’s largest, most diverse not-for-profit organisations.

We provide a range of services to children, youth and families ranging from foster and kinship care to residential and supported independent living services. We provide support for more than 2,800 children, young people and families each year. Over 800 dedicated foster and kinship carers help us provide a vital safety net for these young people.

Imagine working for us

Our values encourage us to be accepting of differences and embrace all. Our size and variety offers you real choice and opportunities to grow your career. You’ll also find we offer a family friendly work culture.

Remuneration packages come complete with salary-packaging benefits that can increase your take-home pay along with a generous five weeks of annual leave and the ability to purchase more (for eligible employees). To ensure your career can grow, we are constantly exploring innovative training and development programs. Most importantly, you will help us to positively impact the lives of thousands of vulnerable Australians. Just imagine that.