Be part of a team that's really making a difference
We are looking for Housing Specialists who are keen to develop their professional experience and skills. In this unique role, you will be embedded in our families' team to collaboratively deliver solutions for families who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
This innovative model builds on YFS' growing expertise in embedding specialist housing workers within our family support team. See our report on our Thriving Families Project to find out more about our work on service integration.
This support model requires excellent problem-solving skills, close collaboration with families' and property managers, and the ability to prioritise the needs of clients who often need immediate support.
You will support people not just to find housing, but to sustain tenancies and maintain stable homes.
You'll also build the capability of family workers, as well as building your own knowledge and experience from a trauma-informed delivery perspective.
These are rewarding roles in which you will be both challenged and supported to grow as a housing specialist.
It's no exaggeration to say that in either of these roles you can really make a difference to people's lives. You will be supporting people, not just to overcome crisis, but to thrive.
About the jobs
Role locations: Slacks Creek & Jimboomba (Our Jimboomba office is only 30 minutes from Logan and Springfield, and a one-hour drive from the Gold Coast)
Role type: Permanent full-time
Pay range: $51 - $53.31 per hour based on experience, with salary packaging exempt from Fringe Benefits Tax available
In this role you will:
* support families to navigate the housing system to achieve their long-term housing goals
* work collaboratively across different teams (both within YFS and externally) as part of a multi-faceted team
* build relationships with real estate agents, Centrelink, the Department of Housing, and community housing providers to help get families housed
* build the capacity of family and youth workers to respond to families' housing needs.
About you
Aside from meeting the key capabilities outlined in the related role description available from the link below, you'll be a great fit if you:
* have an in-depth knowledge of the social, community and private rental housing sectors and the housing issues relevant for families
* have independent problem solving, analysis and decision-making skills
* have an understanding of trauma-responsive practice
* are flexible and adaptable to clients' changing needs
* have a demonstrated ability to work with First Nations peoples.
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Interested?
Apply with your resume and a one-page covering letter outlining what you will bring to the job.
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.
Contact Astrid on if you want to talk about the role.
Closing date: This advertisement will remain open until the position is filled.
Interviews will be scheduled for times agreed with applicants.