Job description
Our vision is New Futures for Young People. We support young people and their children who are at risk of or 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 creating strong collaborative relationships with internal teams and external service providers to enhance support pathways for young people? Apply your DFV specialist skills to support young people who are experiencing violence in relationships.
This position provides support to young people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness and who are affected by DFV (Domestic and Family Violence). This position will provide support to workers and young people across Brisbane Youth Service to respond to DFV experiences and will work closely with the integrated service response to assess risk, safety plan and provide coordinated responses to young people experiencing DFV.
You’ll be a great candidate for this role if you have:
* A tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology, or Social Sciences or comparable qualification OR substantial demonstrated experience in a related field.
* Demonstrated experience working with vulnerable young people with intersectional needs experiencing or at risk of homelessness, with a strong understanding of youth DFV and the gendered dynamics of violence.
* Proven ability to conduct evidence-based risk assessments and develop dynamic safety plans to support young people experiencing DFV, ensuring safety, informed decision-making and coordinated responses.
* Experience working holistically with young people, building trusting relationships, delivering direct support, and providing case consultation and guidance to workers supporting young people affected by DFV.
* Strong communication, interpersonal and written skills, with the ability to advocate effectively for young people, engage diverse stakeholders, and contribute to professional documentation and reports.
* Strong organisational and planning skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, work independently, and collaborate across the service system while responding in line with relevant legislation.
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], and Pertussis [Whooping Cough].
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 .
Please reach out to using the subject line: Domestic and Family Violence Specialist enquiry via EthicalJobs for the full position description.
We may start interviewing for this role prior to the closing date, so don’t delay your application.