Vacancies

• Part time - 22.5 hours per week / 3 days
• ASAP start
• South Brisbane based
• SCHADS Award Level 4
• Generous salary packaging options

About Us

This is a great opportunity to join a well-respected community legal and social welfare agency for young people and play your part in helping young people and their families to get their lives back on track!  YAC has a multidisciplinary team delivering services across the greater Brisbane area generally, to young people aged 10-18 years who are involved in, or at risk of involvement in the youth justice and/or child protection systems, and/or are homeless or at risk of homelessness.

YAC values diversity in all its forms and welcomes applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people; those from ethnically diverse communities; and LGBTIQ+ persons.

We offer

• Generous salary packaging in accordance with the Award
• Flexible work arrangements and a supportive work environment
• Access to regular supervision, including external supervision as required
• Access to professional development opportunities

About You

YAC is seeking a person to join our small Family Partnership Team!  You will be enthusiastic about working with young people and their families with complex needs, enjoys advocating for young people and families, and responding to their support needs.

You will have:

• A tertiary qualification in Human Services, Social Work or similar with at least 2 years’ experience OR at least five (5) years’ work experience in similar roles
• Possession of a “C” class Driver’s Licence
• Possession of a Working with Children Blue card
• Australian citizenship or permanent residency or a visa which allows you to work as advertised

You will be able to demonstrate

• High level of interpersonal skills, oral communication and advocacy skills
• Ability to work with young people with complex needs and their families
• Sound understanding of attachment theory, the impacts of trauma at a child and family level, strengths based practice and a commitment to social justice principles
• Ability to work flexibly and innovatively in response to the support needs of young people and their families, and contribute to assessments and client centred case plans
• Cultural capability, particularly in engaging and working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people, families and communities; peoples of ethnically diverse background; and a demonstrated understanding of working appropriately with LGBTIQ+ young people; and young people with a disability
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, be self-motivated and manage own time efficiently
• Ability to work collaboratively with team members and external stakeholders
• Excellent record keeping skills and proven competence using computer programs and databases (Word, Excel)
• Commitment to YAC’s values and social justice principles

A bit about the role

• Provide flexible, integrated, and practical mobile support to young people in the geographic area.
• Work closely under the direction of Family Partnership Case Workers to provide information, referral and undertake solution focused interventions to respond to support needs as identified by the young people and their families.
• Contribute to needs assessment, supported referrals and effective implementation of case planning responses that are innovative, coordinated, and holistic.
• Be a strong advocate for young people and their families.
• Appropriately utilise brokerage funds.
• Undertake all administrative recording and reporting tasks.
• Regular and ongoing communication with the Family Partnership Case Workers and Families Coordinator.
• Work with young people to ensure their basic needs are being met.

To find out more details about this role and to enable you to address the essential requirements in your application, please refer to the full Position Description 

Please apply for this role via SEEK by submitting BOTH of the following:

• Resumé including the names and contact details of at least two referees
• a letter or summary of experience addressing the “Required skills & qualifications” listed in the position description.

Please email admin@yac.net.au or phone (07) 3356 1002 if you have any questions regarding this position.

Applications close 5:00pm Monday, 18 November 2024 however, please apply early to avoid disappointment.  We will commence interviewing suitable applicants as applications are received.