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Behaviour Change Facilitator

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Behaviour Change Facilitator

YFS has an opportunity for a male or non-binary identifying person to join our well-established Responsible Men facilitation team.  

Responsible Men is a men’s behaviour change intervention program that explores beliefs that drive abusive behaviour.

If you’ve got what it takes to guide men to critically reflect on their behaviour, attitudes and beliefs, this could be the role for you. You will work alongside a woman Senior Facilitator and receive ongoing practice supervision as part of our innovative, best-practice program.

Whether you are an experienced facilitator or are looking to gain facilitation experience in the domestic and family violence sector, this is an exciting opportunity to be part of a collaborative, supportive and respected team standing tall to end domestic violence in Logan.

The position offered will be dependent on your facilitation level and experience. We will invest in training and provide experience and mentoring for the right candidate to become a qualified Behaviour Change Facilitator. 

To perform this role, it is essential that the person who holds the position be a male or non-binary person. It is therefore a genuine occupational requirement under section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 that applicants identify as male or non-binary.

About the job

Role location: Slacks Creek
Role type: Permanent, part-time – 32 hours per week with a minimum of one night 12-8:30pm
Pay range: $82,306 to 94,160 (pro rata) per year, with salary sacrificing exempt from Fringe Benefits Tax available

Role description (download PDF)

In this role you will:

  • prioritise women and children’s safety through risk management and group work with men
  • guide men to critically reflect on their abusive and controlling behaviour, attitudes and beliefs
  • need to be familiar and work in accordance with legislation and practice principles, standards and guidelines
  • have a deep understanding of the gendered nature of domestic violence and evidence that you have applied this understanding in your practice
  • be available for one evening each week, working from 12 noon to 8:30pm on that day
  • benefit from working in an innovative team, with a strong practice framework that increases safety for women and children and holds men accountable for violent and abusive behaviours.

About you

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

  • bring an understanding of gendered violence and a feminist practice framework
  • have a collaborative team approach to enhancing the safety of primarily women and children
  • have a person-centred approach to men who have used violence and have complex histories and needs to increase their motivation to change
  • are interested in trying new, innovative approaches to meet the demands of the community.

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

Closing date: This position will stay open until it is filled.

Interviews will be scheduled for times 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.

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.