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We currently have the following vacancies

Integration Manager - Housing and Homelessness

Are you an experienced manager in housing and homelessness and/or mental health?

Can you work collaboratively with a broad range of service delivery programs to embed specialist practice and expertise?

We are looking for a flexible and resilient manager to lead our integrated housing and mental health support teams. Our integrated approach embeds specialist workers across the organisation to help people navigate service systems and find housing fast.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who excels in working across multiple disciplines to improve the lives of people facing complex issues.

About the job

Role location: Slacks Creek
Role type: Permanent, full-time
Pay range: $111,268 to $115,907 per year based on experience, with salary sacrificing exempt from Fringe Benefits Tax available

Role description (download PDF)

In this role you will:

  • lead YFS’ integrated housing specialist and mental health support teams, working closely with multiple YFS programs
  • liaise with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the best possible outcomes for our clients
  • support the advancement of our work on integrated service delivery models
  • contribute to YFS’ broader management team.

About you

Aside from meeting the key capabilities outlined in the related role description, you’ll be a great fit if:

  • you are resilient, robust and skilled in working collaboratively
  • you are client focused and passionate about housing and homelessness, mental health and reducing the impact of adversity on our clients
  • have a keen interest in evidence-based practice and contributing to organisational and sector knowledge of integrated service models
  • you have a natural ‘whatever it takes’ approach
  • you can advocate for the best outcomes for our clients.

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 Jamila Shah on 07 3826 1500 if you want to talk about the role.

Closing date: Monday 15 April 2024 at 9am

Interviews are scheduled for Tuesday 23 and Wednesday 24 April 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.

Receptionist and Facilities and Resources Administrator

Do you have amazing customer service skills and a passion for helping others? Are you an experienced administrator looking to broaden your skills?

We’re looking for a Receptionist and Facilities and Resources Administrator.

This pivotal role provides first point of contact for internal and external clients, and visitors in person or on the phone, so a high level of interpersonal communication skills and experience dealing with sensitive and confidential issues are essential. You’ll also provide the organisation with central administrative, facilities and resources support.

This is a great opportunity to get experience in all aspects of a Corporate Administration Team.

About the job

Role location: Slacks Creek
Role type: Full-time, 8:30am to 5:00pm Monday to Friday, permanent with an accumulated day off (ADO) once a month
Pay range: $63,850 to $69,659 a year based on experience, with salary sacrificing available

Role description (download PDF)

We are looking for a resilient, motivated and reliable Receptionist / Facilities and Resources Administrator who is customer service driven and a hard worker.

In this job, you’ll play an integral role in the organisation by providing A1 customer service to both internal and external clients. You will:  

  • provide a high standard of customer service, including being able to receive and respond to customer enquiries efficiently, accurately, compassionately and professionally
  • be skilled working with vulnerable people and have an understanding of trauma and disadvantage and their impacts on service users
  • have advanced computer skills, including in the use of Microsoft Office suite, databases and records management systems
  • have experience in facilities and resource management across multiple buildings and a motor vehicle fleet (not essential).

About you

Aside from meeting the key capabilities outlined in the related role description, you’ll be a great fit if:

  • you are resilient with a desire to learn about new systems and support a hard-working community services team
  • you can provide efficient and effective support across the reception and facilities team.

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 Kim Davidson on 07 3826 1500 if you want to talk about the role.

Closing date: Monday 1 April 2024 at 9am

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.

R4Respect Youth Worker

Be part of an award-winning team making change by educating young people about consent and respectful relationships.

Through educational sessions, on-line messaging and community events, R4Respect is on a mission to support young people to understand healthy relationship behaviours and what ‘crosses the line’.

As a R4Respect Youth Worker your role is to engage with young people and give them the skills they need for respectful relationships.

Led by young people, for young people, R4Respect uses a unique peer to peer model working within a reputable organisation in the Logan region.

About the job

Role location: Slacks Creek
Role type: Casual
Pay range: $32.11 an hour

Role description (download PDF)

In this role you will:

  • lead engaging Respectful Relationships workshops throughout South-East Queensland
  • guide young individuals to embrace and participate in healthy relationship dynamics
  • contribute to the enhancement of team resources and educational tools
  • leave a lasting impact on the lives of our youth.

About you

Aside from meeting the key capabilities outlined in the related role description, you’ll be a great fit if:

  • can connect effortlessly with young minds
  • can command the stage with unwavering confidence
  • can leverage your teamwork and committee experience for impact.

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 Kirsty Koop on 07 3826 1500 if you want to talk about the role.

Closing date: Friday 26 April 2024 at 12pm

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.

Youth Development Coach (Extended Post Care Support) - Permanent Full Time

Are you passionate about working with young people to enable them to reach their potential and thrive, not just survive?

We’re looking for someone with a background in case management supporting young people and an understanding of the leaving care landscape.

The Transition to Adulthood team at YFS supports young people who are transitioning from out of home care or who have left care. The Extended Post Care Support program forms part of this team and is growing, so we have opportunities to join the team over the coming months. This team focuses on ensuring young people are adequately prepared for their transition from care, and supports them after they have left care to achieve positive long term outcomes in adulthood.

The Extended Post Care Support program is an exciting new initiative from the Queensland Government, which not only provides intensive holistic case management for young people up to the age of 21, but also provides significant financial support for young people living independently to improve the opportunities available to them to thrive well into adulthood. 

Our team works with a range of stakeholders to support young people to develop skills and access resources and back them to plan for their future. We are looking for someone with lots of drive and initiative who can think on their feet. This is an outreach role, working in community and meeting young people where they’re at. Young people leaving care need support with the basics like establishing payments and finding appropriate housing, accessing mental health and allied health services, engaging with training and employment opportunities, just to name a few.

You will be joining a well established team that has a reputation for putting their shoulder to the wheel – no job is too hard or challenging. We celebrate the successes of the young people we support and each other.

YFS is a leader in Youth Services in the Logan, Redlands and surrounding areas, and our youth programs are expanding. Our integrated approach is designed to deliver better outcomes for our clients. In this role, you will work with other teams across our range of youth programs, housing specialists, young parents programs and legal services.

About the job

Role location: Slacks Creek
Role type: Permanent, full-time
Pay range: $94,160 per year, with salary sacrificing exempt from Fringe Benefits Tax available and a monthly accrued day off

Role description (download PDF)

In this role you will:

  • deliver effective coaching and case management services and provide advocacy for young people transitioning from out of home care
  • work collaboratively alongside key stakeholders from Child Safety, the out of home care sector and community support services to provide a positive transition to adulthood for young people exiting the statutory care system
  • provide one-on-one coaching to assist young people to identify their goals, agree on a way to achieve them, and overcome any barriers
  • provide young people with practical support around housing, employment, mental health, general health and wellbeing to establish a firm foundation for growth
  • complete comprehensive budgeting and planning with young people to access available funding to support young person’s needs and goals
  • provide information, advice and referrals for foster carers who have young people remaining in their care beyond their 18th birthday.

About you

You will need to have a minimum of three years’ experience working with young people, and an understanding of the challenges and barriers that young people in out of home care face as they transition to adulthood. Experience working in the child protection sector would be a great bonus.

Knowledge of the social and community housing and private rental sector would be favourable, or a willingness to learn and develop skills and expertise in this area will be critical.

You will be proactive in a reactive environment. You will enjoy being part of a team that likes to generate creative and innovative solutions.

You will have the ability to work independently and recognise and anticipate the barriers that young people with a care experience face and be ready to jump into action to provide practical support to help young people get back on track, and take a planned and purposeful approach in all the support you provide.

We are looking for someone who is able to engage with young people from a range of backgrounds including a history of complex trauma. You will be able to build productive working relationships with a network of other professionals and stakeholders – you know that you can’t do it alone and value the input of others.

Aside from meeting the key capabilities outlined in the related role description, you’ll be a great fit if you are hands-on, flexible, innovative and culturally aware.

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].

If you would like to discuss the role or your application further, contact the Program Manager, Hayley Holst on 3826 1500.

Closing date: Thursday 11 April 2024 at 12pm

There is a rolling intake for this permanent position, and interviews will be scheduled as suitable candidates are identified.

The following opportunities are available:

  • 1 Full time permanent position commencing as soon as possible
  • 1 Full time fixed term position (fixed term from 13 May 2024 to 13 January 2025)
  • 1 Full time permanent position commencing 1 July 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.

Mental Health Support and Advocacy Worker

Do you have experience providing support and case coordination to people with severe mental health issues in their recovery?

Do you want to make a difference to people in crisis by supporting them to build their capacity to improve their health and wellbeing?

Are you interested in working on a new program for a leading community organisation with a great reputation for innovation and impact?

YFS is looking for a part-time Mental Health Support and Advocacy Worker for our Home and Healthy program.

Home and Healthy is a psychosocial support program delivered in partnership between YFS, Micah and IUIH. YFS covers the Logan and Beaudesert areas. The program supports participants who are homeless or at risk of homelessness and experiencing severe mental illness with reduced psychosocial functioning.

You’ll be part of a small team providing person-centred, recovery focused, practical, flexible support. You will support participants to identify and develop recovery goals, to connect with other clinical and non-clinical services and to build their capacity for improving and maintaining their health and wellbeing. You’ll also assist participants and collaborate with housing providers to resolve tenancy issues and/or address homelessness.

About the job

Role location: Slacks Creek, with travel across Logan and Beaudesert
Role type: Part-time – 64 hours per fortnight
Pay range: $82,306 (pro rata) per year, with salary sacrificing exempt from Fringe Benefits Tax available

Role description (download PDF)

You will need:

  • experience working with people experiencing mental illness with complex needs using recovery-orientated practice
  • demonstrated engagement and interpersonal skills, particularly with those in crisis and who are at risk of homelessness
  • knowledge of disadvantage, poverty, health inequities, mental illness, homelessness, and complexity in our community
  • willingness to engage in a “whatever it takes approach” with individuals with significant needs (within service and ethical guidelines).

About you

Aside from meeting the key capabilities outlined in the related role description, ideally you will bring a client focus, resilience, flexibility, inclusiveness, a collaborative spirit, and cultural awareness.

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 Jamila Shah on 07 3826 1500 to talk about the role.

Closing date: Monday 8 April 2024 at 12pm

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.

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.