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We currently have the following vacancies.
Program Manager – Immediate Housing Response
Housing Specialist – Mobile Support
Healing and Recovery Case Manager
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Program Manager - Immediate Housing Response
At YFS we believe that everyone has the right to a safe, stable place to live and we are passionate about supporting people to secure and sustain long-term housing.
As an industry leader in this space, we do housing differently. Our housing programs provide intensive support for people to access housing and help them sustain their tenancies. And we have a whole range of wrap around services to assist people.
We are looking for a Program Manager to play a key role in leading the immediate housing response program for families, couples and individuals who are experiencing homelessness.
If you’re an experienced manager with strong leadership and communication skills, and are flexible and quick to adapt to change, this could be the role for you.
About the job
Role location: Slacks Creek
Role type: Permanent full-time
Role description (download PDF)
Pay range: $115,433 a year with salary packaging exempt from Fringe Benefits Tax available
In this role you will:
- Lead and manage a team of housing specialists
- Identify and respond flexibly to the changing needs of clients and the changing face of homelessness in Logan
- Identify ways to solve problems in a timely manner, improve service delivery and achieve better outcomes for clients
- Recommend and implement changes to work practice and procedures in line with changes in external requirements
- Assess and mitigate risk associated with service delivery in a homelessness context
- Help to develop the capacity of the team in quality service delivery
- Lead the management of staff and a positive workplace culture.
About you
Aside from meeting the key capabilities outlined in the related role description available here, you’ll be a great fit if:
- Have extensive knowledge and experience in in the homelessness and housing sectors
- Understand the causes, impacts and cultural aspects of homelessness
- Can work with a sense of urgency and are quick to adapt to change
- Have great interpersonal skills and can manage, develop and support staff
- Are a strong communicator with the ability to interact effectively with a diverse range of people within and outside the organisation
- Are confident in undertaking service planning and making recommendations regarding improvements to service delivery.
Interested?
If you think this is the job for you and you are ready for your next move we’d love to hear from you.
Read Advice for Job Applicants and check out our Organisational Chart.
Send us your resume and a one-page covering letter outlining what you will bring to the job to [email protected].
Contact Camila on 07 3826 1500 if you want to talk about the role.
Closing date: This advert will remain open until the position 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.
Housing Specialist - Mobile Support
Are you driven by a passion for housing and addressing homelessness in Logan? YFS is looking for dynamic, quick-thinking problem solvers ready to make a real impact in the community housing sector. As a leader in tackling the housing and homelessness crisis across Logan, we’re on the lookout for skilled Housing Specialists to strengthen our growing team.
These permanent positions offer the opportunity to build a fulfilling career with Logan’s foremost community services organization. At YFS, you’ll have access to a wealth of knowledge and resources, allowing you to develop the expertise needed to excel in this role. Our experienced team will guide you through the complexities of crisis, medium-, and long-term housing solutions, ensuring you’re well-prepared to support individuals in making lasting, positive changes in their lives.
In these roles, you’ll have the chance to make a meaningful difference by helping those who are homeless or at risk of homelessness secure and maintain stable housing. The work is fast-paced, requiring agility, adaptability, and a proactive approach.
About the job
Role location: Tanah Merah
Role type: Multiple full time permanent roles available
Role description (download PDF)
Pay range: $85,393 – $99,791 a year based on experience, with attractive salary packaging exempt from Fringe Benefits Tax and Vehicle Packaging options available
You will:
- Empower individuals to successfully navigate the housing system and achieve their long-term housing aspirations.
- Thrive in a supportive, collaborative team environment that values both organisational and external partnerships.
- Leverage a wide network of community resources, including drug and alcohol support, mental health services, real estate agents, Centrelink, the Department of Housing, and community housing providers.
- Stay flexible and responsive to the evolving needs of the people you serve.
- Excel in a dynamic, fast-paced team environment where urgency drives meaningful outcomes.
- Utilise your strong computer skills to efficiently work across multiple platforms, including SRS, QHIP, Vi-SPDAT, and Excel.
- Showcase your exceptional written and oral communication skills, along with the ability to connect confidently with diverse individuals in various settings.
- Demonstrate your commitment to working respectfully and effectively with First Nations peoples.
About you
The ideal person for this role will:
- Be experienced engaging with people with complex needs and helping people through crisis
- Be able to demonstrate strong initiative and effective problem-solving skills
- Have experience working in community services
- Have knowledge of the current barriers to housing.
Interested?
Read Advice for Job Applicants and check out our Organisational Chart.
Send us your resume and a one-page covering letter outlining what you will bring to the job to [email protected].
Contact Sarah Vuzem on 07 3826 1500 if you want to talk about the role.
Closing date: This job will remain open until it is filled.
Interviews will be scheduled for times agreed with applicants.
In this role you are required to hold a Queensland blue card or the ability to obtain one.
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.
Healing and Recovery Case Manager
Are you a highly skilled, innovative and agile professional who wants to make a difference to the lives of women experiencing domestic violence?
YFS has received new funding from the Brisbane South Primary Health Network for a long-term healing and recovery program for victim-survivors of domestic, family and sexual violence. We are looking for a Healing and Recovery Case Manager to join our dedicated domestic violence team servicing Scenic Rim, Jimboomba and surrounding areas.
The Healing and Recovery Case Manager walks alongside domestic, family, and sexual violence victim-survivors providing long-term case management support to clients throughout their recovery journey to meet their goals. This role provides ongoing wraparound responses to victim-survivors of Domestic, Family, and Sexual Violence in order to foster healing and recovery.
We have an exciting and innovative approach to the work we do, and you will benefit from a shared learning environment. You will be part of an energetic, positive team and a supportive organisational culture that looks out for your wellbeing as you undertake this challenging work.
About the job
Role location: Jimboomba
Role type: Permanent full-time, 9-day fortnight
Role description (download PDF)
Pay range: $97,689 a year, with salary packaging exempt from Fringe Benefits Tax available
In this role you will:
- lead the provision of case work to address the safety, recovery needs, and wellbeing of victim-survivors of domestic, family, and sexual violence
- provide on-going assessments of lethality and risk
- complete intakes as referrals are received to assess eligibility into the program
- develop, implement, and review safety plans relevant to domestic, family, and sexual violence risk as well as suicide
- assess the needs of victim-survivors and develop a case plan to focus on agreed goals to improve recovery
- support access to information and referrals to relevant services to address health, parenting, financial, employment support, legal, and other counselling needs
- provide ongoing specialist case work and advocacy to resource victim-survivors in their future including EVP, Victims Assist applications, Victims Register, relevant support letters, and service engagement etc.
About you
Aside from meeting the key capabilities outlined in the related role description, you’ll be a great fit if you have:
- evidence of a domestic and family violence framework underpinned by a gendered perspective of men’s violence against women which considers DFSV as both a manifestation and driver of unequal power
- knowledge, skills, and proven experience in empowering victim-survivors experiencing domestic, family, and sexual violence, abuse, and coercive control through a trauma informed framework to increase safety and wellbeing
- understanding of the impact of domestic, family, and sexual violence and abuse on victim-survivors, attachment, and parenting
- working knowledge of the Domestic and Family Violence Protection Act 2012 and knowledge of court and legislative proceedings as they relate to the Act
- demonstrated understanding of The Domestic and family violence services practice principles, standards, and guidance, The Domestic and Family Violence Information Sharing Guidelines and The Common Risk and Safety Framework including risk and lethality indicators
- developed understanding of trauma-informed practice and how it pertains to working with survivors of sexual assault
- thorough understanding of the dynamics and impacts of sexual violence, as well as experience providing support to survivors
- demonstrated knowledge and skills aligned with intersectional feminist practice
- experience working in case management roles providing risk assessment, needs assessment and safety planning.
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 Alana on 07 3826 1500 if you would like to find out more about the role.
Closing date: this position will stay open for applications 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.