Youth Domestic and Family Violence Advocate

Employer: Brisbane Youth Service

Region: Brisbane

Closing Date: 1 November 2024

Job Description:

The Opportunity

Full time | 76 hours per fortnight | 12-month Fixed Term Contract
5 weeks annual leave
Excellent salary packaging benefits

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 clients 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 co-ordinated responses to young people experiencing DFV.

You will hold a tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology, Social Sciences or comparable qualification OR substantial demonstrated experience in a related field, have a current Queensland driver’s license and you must hold a current Working with Children Positive Notice (blue card) prior to commencing.

To be successful in your application you will need to provide written responses to the following selection criteria:

Understanding of & commitment to BYS vision, objectives and practice framework
Demonstrated understanding of the issues impacting young people experiencing or at risk of homelessness, including a gendered understanding of youth DFV
Demonstrated ability to undertake thorough assessments of a young person’s situation and support needs, including risk assessments and safety planning
Demonstrated ability to work holistically with vulnerable young people, building trusting relationships and delivering services directly to young people and providing case consults and training to workers
Effective communication skills, including interpersonal skills and writing skills and the ability to advocate effectively on behalf of others
Strong organisational and planning skills and the demonstrated ability to work independently and prioritise and manage competing demands
Demonstrated capacity to collaborate across the service system and effectively network to provide a DFV response, including acting in accordance with relevant legislation

We know diversity makes a positive difference and encourage people from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander backgrounds to apply.

How to Apply

Thank you for taking the time to review this position and for considering working with Brisbane Youth Service.
To apply, please email your (1) Cover letter addressing the selection criteria along with your (2) CV to the HR team, at [email protected].

Interviews may take place progressively for successfully shortlisted applicants with an immediate start available.

The position may be withdrawn earlier than the close date if an applicant is successfully appointed prior.

We look forward to hearing from you!