The Opportunity

• Support young people and young families to secure and maintain housing
• Provide crisis support, brief interventions, and ongoing planned support
• Collaborate with other programs and services to support young people and young families achieve their goals
• Assist young people in overcoming barriers to sustaining housing

We support young people and their children who are at risk of 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 young people to successfully transition into independent living? Use your expertise to provide housing and tenancy support to vulnerable 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:

• Hold a tertiary qualification in Social Work, Human Services, Psychology, Social Sciences or comparable qualification OR substantial demonstrated experience in a related field.
• Have experience working holistically with vulnerable young people, using brief solution focused crisis interventions and ongoing planned support, building trusting relationships with young people and young families.
• Experience conducting thorough assessments of a young person’s situation and support needs, including suicide and DFV risk assessments
• 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 be able 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]; Pertussis [Whooping Cough]; Hepatitis B and COVID-19.

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: Youth Housing Specialist - HATS enquiry via EthicalJobs.

We may start interviewing for this role prior to the closing date, so don’t delay your application.