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We currently have the following vacancies.
Domestic and Family Violence Practitioner
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Domestic and Family Violence Practitioner
Are you a highly skilled, innovative and agile professional who wants to make a difference to the lives of women experiencing domestic violence?
We are looking for Domestic and Family Violence Practitioners to join our dedicated domestic violence team servicing Scenic Rim, Jimboomba and surrounding areas.
YFS has received additional funding to embed domestic and family violence practitioners within police stations and so we are expanding our team. We have two roles available – one full-time and one part-time.
In this job, you’ll walk alongside women experiencing domestic and family violence, abuse and coercive control to enhance their safety and wellbeing. Through crisis response, court support, immediate case work, and education you will resource women to thrive in a future free of violence and abuse.
We have an exciting and innovative approach to the work we do, and you will benefit from a shared learning environment. You will be part of an energetic, positive team and a supportive organisational culture that looks out for your wellbeing as you undertake this challenging work
About the job
Role location: Jimboomba
Role type: Two roles are available – one full-time, 9-day fortnight and one part-time, 64 hours per fortnight
Pay range: $94,160 – $96,182 per year (pro rata) based on experience, with salary sacrificing available
Role description (download PDF)
In this role you will:
- provide immediate case work to increase the safety of women and children within our program logic and practice framework
- identify and assess risk and resource women to develop and follow their safety plans
- link women and children to relevant services to address health, parenting, financial, employment support, legal, and other counselling needs
- undertake Court Support at Beaudesert Court
- be co-located at Beaudesert and Jimboomba police stations to provide assistance to victim-survivors presenting at the counter.
About you
Aside from meeting the key capabilities outlined in the related role description, you’ll be a great fit if you have:
- a deep understanding of gendered perspective of men’s violence against women, and the impacts of domestic violence, abuse and coercive control on women and children
- a team approach to enhancing the safety of women and children
- reflective practice and cultural awareness
- well established self-care practices.
Interested?
Read Advice for Job Applicants and check out our Organisational Chart.
Send your resume and a one-page covering letter outlining what you will bring to the job to [email protected].
Contact Alana on 07 3826 1500 if you want to talk about the role.
Closing date: Thursday 9 May 2024 at 12pm.
Interviews are scheduled for Thursday 16 May 2024.
People from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people who identify as part of the LGBTIQA+ community are encouraged to apply.
About us
At YFS, we make a real difference to the lives of people living in Logan and surrounding areas.
We have a real commitment to seeing people thrive, including our staff. We encourage staff to bring their entire selves to work, because we know that a happy workplace thrives.
In our recent Employee Opinion Survey our staff said the best things about working at YFS are the challenging work/job satisfaction, fellow employees, teamwork, and pay and benefits.
We’re serious about your professional development. And we empower each other to make decisions and try new ways of working.
Depending on your role, we support flexible work arrangements.
We also offer great employment benefits including above-average pay rates, generous salary packaging (exempt from Fringe Benefits Tax), portable long service leave, counselling support and free parking.
Find out more about working with us.
Children's Counsellor
We have a rare opportunity for a Children’s Counsellor to join a team of specialists working with children impacted by domestic and family violence and trauma.
You will work with children, their mothers, and the whole family unit to rebuild attachment. You will need a deep passion for working with children to build their self-esteem, understand their feelings and learn new ways to express them.
YFS has an innovative approach to the way we work with children and families, and we know there are so many benefits to this. This is your chance to be part of an experienced, dedicated team and work alongside our specialists to help children build a future free of violence and abuse.
About the job
Role location: Jimboomba
Role type: Part-time, 24 hours per week
Pay range: $94,160 – $98,422 per year (pro rata) based on experience, with salary sacrificing available
Role description (download PDF)
This role is part of YFS’ SHINE Team (servicing Beaudesert and surrounding areas). We are an energetic, dedicated, and supportive team working to increase the safety of women and children.
In this job, you’ll work with children experiencing and/ or witnessing domestic and family violence to develop strategies to improve their safety and minimise the negative impacts of their experiences.
You will provide advocacy, attachment-based counselling, trauma informed interventions, initial and ongoing assessment of the child’s development and liaise with schools / other services involved with the family.
Through your work you will improve parental and sibling relationships and attachment which includes joint work with mothers.
About you
Aside from meeting the key capabilities outlined in the related role description, ideally you will:
- bring demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the issues affecting women and children including evidence in practice of your understanding of gender-based violence
- be confident, competent, and able to work fast while prioritising the safety of our clients
- be a team player.
Interested?
Read Advice for Job Applicants and check out our Organisational Chart.
Send your resume and a one-page covering letter outlining what you will bring to the job to [email protected].
Contact Alana on 07 3826 1500 if you want to talk about the role.
Closing date: This job will remain open until it is filled.
Interviews will be scheduled for a time agreed with applicants.
People from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people who identify as part of the LGBTIQA+ community are encouraged to apply.
About us
At YFS, we make a real difference to the lives of people living in Logan and surrounding areas.
We have a real commitment to seeing people thrive, including our staff. We encourage staff to bring their entire selves to work, because we know that a happy workplace thrives.
In our recent Employee Opinion Survey our staff said the best things about working at YFS are the challenging work/job satisfaction, fellow employees, teamwork, and pay and benefits.
We’re serious about your professional development. And we empower each other to make decisions and try new ways of working.
Depending on your role, we support flexible work arrangements.
We also offer great employment benefits including above-average pay rates, generous salary packaging (exempt from Fringe Benefits Tax), portable long service leave, counselling support and free parking.
Find out more about working with us.
Financial Counsellor – Permanent role
Are you an experienced Financial Counsellor looking to be part of a supportive, multi-disciplined team?
We have an exciting opportunity for a Financial Counsellor to be part of a new service delivery model. You will be part of our Financial Hub, working alongside other Financial Counsellors and Financial Capability Workers and across our broad range of programs and services.
YFS is a place-based service working alongside people to help them overcome adversity and build independence. We support individuals and families through a range of programs including domestic and family violence, legal, family support and employment mentoring.
This role is a permanent 4 days a week role with salary sacrificing available. There are opportunities for some flexibility within the role, including working from home one day a week.
About the job
Role location: Slacks Creek
Role type: Part-time (4 days)
Pay range: $94,160 – $98,422 per year (pro rata) based on experience, with salary sacrificing available
Role description (download PDF)
In this role you will be part of a supportive team of Financial Counsellors and Financial Capability Workers with access to experts for advice and guidance across a range of disciplines.
You will:
- provide financial counselling services face to face and on the phone to people experiencing personal financial difficulties
- champion integration across YFS financial counselling and financial capability work
- collaborate with other internal YFS teams and external stakeholders to help meet the needs of clients and facilitate real change
- develop strong relationships with local community and use local supports, services and networks for referral and advice pathways
- assist people from diverse back grounds with complex needs
- provide a service with a trauma informed lens, aligned with the YFS values of excellence, integrity, optimism, steadfastness, and courage
- provide referral pathways for individual needs as they are identified
- maintain accurate client records using the client record management
- deliver community education activities and content as needed
- work one day a week at a community hub in Yarrabilba to meet the needs of the local community
- comply with all YFS Policies and Procedures in relation to service delivery, including code of ethical practice and Financial Counselling Australia standards.
About you
Aside from meeting the key capabilities outlined in the related role description, you’ll be a great fit if:
- you are client focused, inclusive and have a collaborative spirit
- you are an experienced Financial Counsellor with the ability to identify systemic issues affecting those in financial hardship
- you have strong interpersonal and relationship management skills to build and strengthen partnerships within YFS and with external organisations.
Experience and qualifications as a problem gambling Financial Counsellor will be well regarded.
Interested?
Read Advice for Job Applicants and check out our Organisational Chart.
Send your resume and a one-page covering letter outlining what you will bring to the job to [email protected].
Contact Melanie Evans on 07 3826 1500 if you want to talk about the role.
This position will remain open until filled.
People from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people who identify as part of the LGBTIQA+ community are encouraged to apply.
About us
At YFS, we make a real difference to the lives of people living in Logan and surrounding areas.
We have a real commitment to seeing people thrive, including our staff. We encourage staff to bring their entire selves to work, because we know that a happy workplace thrives.
In our recent Employee Opinion Survey our staff said the best things about working at YFS are the challenging work/job satisfaction, fellow employees, teamwork, and pay and benefits.
We’re serious about your professional development. And we empower each other to make decisions and try new ways of working.
Depending on your role, we support flexible work arrangements.
We also offer great employment benefits including above-average pay rates, generous salary packaging (exempt from Fringe Benefits Tax), portable long service leave, counselling support and free parking.
Find out more about working with us.