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Centre Based housing specialist
Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
Marketing and Communication Coordinator
Data Engagement Lead – Logan Zero Project
Parent Pathways Mentors needed
Functional Family Therapy – Child Welfare Therapist
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Centre Based housing specialist
Join the YFS Team – Make a Difference in Housing and Homelessness!
- Are you passionate about helping people secure stable housing and essential support? Be part of a dedicated team at YFS, making a real impact in our community.
- This dynamic role offers a mix of fast-paced information and advisory services along with meaningful, in-depth casework to assist individuals affected by today’s housing crisis.
- Work with a forward-thinking organisation committed to empowering people to overcome challenges and thrive.
Make a difference where it matters – join us at YFS!
About the job
Role location: Slacks Creek.
Role type: Permanent Full-time, maximum term 2 years with a possibility of extension.
Role description – (download PDF)
Pay range: $85,393 – $97,689 a year based on experience, with salary packaging exempt from Fringe Benefits Tax available.
In this role you will:
- offer vital information, referrals, advice, and assessment services to individuals facing homelessness.
- work closely with individuals needing additional support to create and carry out a personalised housing plan, helping them explore options and reach their housing goals.
- contribute to the Logan Zero project by enhancing our understanding of homelessness in the Logan area.
- collaborate with a network of services—including financial counselling, homelessness support, domestic and family violence, and employment services—to deliver comprehensive, holistic support.
About you
Aside from meeting the key capabilities outlined in the related role description available from https://www.yfs.org.au/work-for-us/, you’ll be a great fit if:
- Have a strong understanding of housing and homelessness issues, including the challenges people in housing crises face and ways to help them find stability.
- Can work effectively in a fast-paced environment, supporting vulnerable individuals in urgent need.
- Hold qualifications in human services or bring relevant housing and homelessness experience to the role.
- Are optimistic, practical, and solution-focused, committed to helping people find effective solutions.
- Thrive in a flexible, varied role, balancing high-volume information and referral services with dedicated client case work as needed.
Interested?
Read Advice for Job Applicants and check out our Organisational Chart at https://www.yfs.org.au/application-process/
Send your resume and a one-page covering letter outlining what you will bring to the job to [email protected].
Contact Anita on 07 3826 1500 if you want to talk about the role.
Closing date: Monday 2nd December 2024 at 9am
Interviews are scheduled for Monday 9th December 2024.
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.
To find out more about working with us, head to https://www.yfs.org.au/work-for-us/.
Senior Worker, Mobile Support
At YFS, we are committed to ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to live in a safe, stable home. As a leader in the housing sector in Logan, we approach housing support with a difference. Through our Mobile Support program, we help individuals secure, prepare for, and obtain long-term tenancies, complemented by a wide range of wraparound services tailored to meet diverse needs.
We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Worker to contribute to leading case management within our Mobile Support program, providing vital support to those experiencing or at risk of homelessness. In this role, you will have the opportunity to drive impactful change and make a real difference.
If you are a skilled case manager with strong leadership and communication abilities, and you thrive in a dynamic, adaptable environment, we encourage you to apply for this meaningful position. Join us and be a part of transforming lives.
About the job
Role location: Slacks Creek.
Role type: Permanent, part-time position
Role description – (download PDF)
Pay range: $106,730 a year based on experience, with salary packaging exempt from Fringe Benefits Tax available.
In this role you will:
- assess and respond proactively to the evolving needs of clients
- develop innovative solutions to enhance service delivery and drive better outcomes for clients
- recommend improvements to work practices and procedures in response to changing external requirements
- support the team’s growth in delivering high-quality case management services
- assist in staff management and foster a positive, collaborative workplace culture
About you
Aside from meeting the key capabilities outlined in the related role description available from https://www.yfs.org.au/work-for-us/, ideally, you’ll be a great fit if you:
- bring knowledge and experience in case management within the homelessness and housing sectors
- understand the causes, impacts, and cultural dimensions of homelessness
- thrive in a fast-paced environment and adapt quickly to changing circumstances
- have excellent interpersonal skills and can effectively manage, develop, and support team members
- communicate confidently with a wide range of individuals both inside and outside the organisation
- are skilled in service planning and comfortable making recommendations to enhance service delivery.
Interested?
Read Advice for Job Applicants and check out our Organisational Chart at https://www.yfs.org.au/application-process/
Send your resume and a one-page covering letter outlining what you will bring to the job to [email protected].
Contact Shi-Lah on 07 3826 1500 if you want to talk about the role.
Closing date: Friday 29th November 2024 at 9am.
Interviews are scheduled for Friday 6th December 2024.
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.
To find out more about working with us, head to https://www.yfs.org.au/work-for-us/.
Senior Worker, Mobile Support
At YFS, we are committed to ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to live in a safe, stable home. As a leader in the housing sector in Logan, we approach housing support with a difference. Through our Mobile Support program, we help individuals secure, prepare for, and obtain long-term tenancies, complemented by a wide range of wraparound services tailored to meet diverse needs.
We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Worker to contribute to leading case management within our Mobile Support program, providing vital support to those experiencing or at risk of homelessness. In this role, you will have the opportunity to drive impactful change and make a real difference.
If you are a skilled case manager with strong leadership and communication abilities, and you thrive in a dynamic, adaptable environment, we encourage you to apply for this meaningful position. Join us and be a part of transforming lives.
About the job
Role location: Slacks Creek.
Role type: Permanent, part-time position
Role description – (download PDF)
Pay range: $106,730 a year based on experience, with salary packaging exempt from Fringe Benefits Tax available.
In this role you will:
- assess and respond proactively to the evolving needs of clients
- develop innovative solutions to enhance service delivery and drive better outcomes for clients
- recommend improvements to work practices and procedures in response to changing external requirements
- support the team’s growth in delivering high-quality case management services
- assist in staff management and foster a positive, collaborative workplace culture
About you
Aside from meeting the key capabilities outlined in the related role description available from https://www.yfs.org.au/work-for-us/, ideally, you’ll be a great fit if you:
- bring knowledge and experience in case management within the homelessness and housing sectors
- understand the causes, impacts, and cultural dimensions of homelessness
- thrive in a fast-paced environment and adapt quickly to changing circumstances
- have excellent interpersonal skills and can effectively manage, develop, and support team members
- communicate confidently with a wide range of individuals both inside and outside the organisation
- are skilled in service planning and comfortable making recommendations to enhance service delivery.
Interested?
Read Advice for Job Applicants and check out our Organisational Chart at https://www.yfs.org.au/application-process/
Send your resume and a one-page covering letter outlining what you will bring to the job to [email protected].
Contact Shi-Lah on 07 3826 1500 if you want to talk about the role.
Closing date: Friday 29th November 2024 at 9am.
Interviews are scheduled for Friday 6th December 2024.
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.
To find out more about working with us, head to https://www.yfs.org.au/work-for-us/.
Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
Are you passionate about using data to tell a powerful story? Do you have a talent for research, data analysis, and creating meaningful impact through evaluation? YFS is looking for a skilled Monitoring and Evaluation Officer to join our team and support our mission to create positive change in the community.
This is a part-time, four-day-a-week opportunity, but we’re open to flexibility for the right applicant.
About the job
Role location: Slacks Creek.
Role type: Permanent, part-time position
Role description – (download PDF)
Pay range:$97,689 to $102,114 a year (pro rata for part time hours) based on experience, with salary packaging exempt from Fringe Benefits Tax available.
Are you skilled in monitoring and evaluating data? Can you leverage your research and evaluation expertise to demonstrate the impact of our programs, support organisational learning, and drive continuous improvement. This role is responsible for measuring outcomes in alignment with YFS’ Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Framework, helping shape the future of our services.
In this role you will:
- contribute to the evidence base of YFS’ work through diverse research and evaluation methodologies, including program logic models and theories of change
- oversee program performance by monitoring data quality, identifying key service trends, and using client databases, Excel, and Power BI to analyse and interpret data
- translate complex data into impactful visuals and reports that highlight YFS’ work, providing insights for advocacy, service development, and organisational communications
- work closely with service delivery teams to support data collection, analysis, and continuous improvement processes
- facilitate learning and development within YFS by providing data-driven insights to inform service development and communications
- improve data collection and reporting tools, systems, and processes to streamline our evaluation capabilities.
About you
Aside from meeting the key capabilities outlined in the related role description available from https://www.yfs.org.au/work-for-us/, ideally, you’ll bring:
- a deep understanding of qualitative and quantitative research methodologies, with practical experience in evaluation approaches.
- proven experience in data monitoring, analysis, and reporting, with proficiency in using client databases, Excel, and Power BI.
- strong communication skills to convey data in ways that engage and inform stakeholders about YFS’ impact.
- exceptional organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise effectively and manage competing demands.
Interested?
Read Advice for Job Applicants and check out our Organisational Chart at https://www.yfs.org.au/application-process/
Send your resume and a one-page covering letter outlining what you will bring to the job to [email protected].
Contact Ash Simpson on 07 3826 1500 if you want to talk about the role.
Closing date: Monday 25 November 2024 at 12pm.
Interviews are scheduled for Tuesday 3 December 2024.
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.
To find out more about working with us, head to https://www.yfs.org.au/work-for-us/.
Marketing and Communication Coordinator
Are you passionate about building community engagement and crafting compelling narratives? Do you thrive in a role that blends creativity with strategy to elevate an organisation’s impact?
We’re looking for a Marketing and Communication Coordinator to join YFS—a dynamic role supporting the development and implementation of YFS’s marketing strategies with a focus on social media, content creation, and digital communication. Working closely with the Marketing and Communications Manager, you’ll play a key role in enhancing YFS’s brand presence and connecting with diverse audiences across Logan and beyond.
This is a part-time four day a week opportunity, but we’re open to flexibility for the right applicant.
About the job
Role location: Slacks Creek.
Role type: Permanent, part-time position
Role description – (download PDF)
Pay range: $106,730 to $111,448 a year (pro rata for part time hours) based on experience, with salary packaging exempt from Fringe Benefits Tax available.
We’re seeking a proactive and skilled Marketing and Communication Coordinator to develop engaging content, manage social media, support marketing campaigns, and drive audience engagement across digital and print platforms. This role is integral in sharing YFS’s impactful work and fostering community support for our mission.
In this role you will provide:
- Content Creation and Copywriting: Craft engaging content for YFS’s social media, website, newsletters, and campaigns. Develop copy for client stories, B2B materials, media releases, and advocacy letters to ensure alignment with YFS’s brand voice and audience needs.
- Social Media and Digital Marketing: Manage YFS’s social media presence, including content planning, audience engagement, and response management, while contributing to digital strategies to boost brand awareness.
- Analytics & Reporting: Track and analyse digital marketing metrics, including social media engagement and SEO performance, to make data-driven recommendations that enhance YFS’s digital impact.
- Marketing Coordination: Support supplier relationships, inventory management, and event coordination needs. Maintain marketing assets and assist with managing the marketing inbox and other promotional activities.
About you
Aside from meeting the key capabilities outlined in the related role description available from https://www.yfs.org.au/work-for-us/, ideally you’ll bring:
- Social Media Expertise: Proven experience in social media management, including best practices for audience growth and engagement. Familiarity with scheduling tools (e.g., Loomly) is a plus.
- Strong Copywriting & Editing Skills: Exceptional writing and editing skills, with the ability to adapt style for diverse audiences across platforms.
- Digital Content Creation: Knowledge of content management systems (e.g., WordPress), basic design tools (e.g., Canva), and SEO principles.
- Data-Driven Mindset: Ability to interpret social media metrics and analytics to inform and improve strategy.
- Project Management Skills: Strong organisational skills and experience managing multiple projects and deadlines effectively.
Interested?
Read Advice for Job Applicants and check out our Organisational Chart at https://www.yfs.org.au/application-process/
Send your resume and a one-page covering letter outlining what you will bring to the job to [email protected].
Contact Kat Rowe on 07 3826 1500 if you want to talk about the role.
Closing date: Monday 25 November 2024 at 12pm.
Interviews are scheduled for Tuesday 3 December 2024.
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.
To find out more about working with us, head to https://www.yfs.org.au/work-for-us/.
Events Coordinator
Are you passionate about planning impactful events and engaging with diverse communities? Do you excel at logistics, coordination, and fostering community partnerships?
We’re looking for an Events Coordinator to join YFS—a dynamic role supporting YFS’s mission by coordinating community and organisational events that align with our strategic goals. Working closely with the Marketing and Communications team, you’ll play a vital role in planning, facilitating, and ensuring the success of events that build community connections and elevate YFS’s brand presence across Logan and beyond.
This is a part-time, three-day-a-week opportunity, but we’re open to flexibility for the right applicant. The role would be required to work outside of standard business hours at times, should events require it.
About the job
Role location: Slacks Creek.
Role type: Permanent, part-time position
Role description – (download PDF)
Pay range: $97,689 to $102,114 a year (pro rata for part time hours) based on experience, with salary packaging exempt from Fringe Benefits Tax available.
We’re seeking a proactive and skilled Events Coordinator to manage event logistics, collaborate with internal and external partners, and drive audience engagement. This role is essential to delivering events that foster community support for our mission and showcase YFS’s commitment to creating a unified, safe, and inclusive community
In this role you will:
- Event Planning and Management: Plan, coordinate, and manage YFS events, overseeing logistics, risk management, vendor coordination, and location sourcing to ensure seamless execution.
- Community Engagement: Actively participate in community events, building awareness and fostering meaningful interactions that reflect YFS’s mission.
- Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams to identify event opportunities and promote YFS’s involvement in community and sector-wide initiatives.
- Administration and Reporting: Maintain accurate event records, including budgets and schedules, and report on outcomes to inform strategic planning.
- Brand Management: Ensure branded merchandise aligns with YFS’s goals for community outreach and engagement.
About you
Aside from meeting the key capabilities outlined in the related role description available from https://www.yfs.org.au/work-for-us/, ideally, you’ll bring:
- Project Management Skills: Proven experience in planning and executing events, including resource and logistics management.
- Community Engagement Focus: Strong relationship-building skills, ensuring positive and inclusive interactions with community stakeholders.
- Effective Communication Skills: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to produce reports, presentations, and promotional content.
- Organisational Excellence: Ability to manage competing demands, prioritise tasks, and meet deadlines.
- Flexibility: Willingness to work outside standard hours for event coordination as needed.
Interested?
Read Advice for Job Applicants and check out our Organisational Chart at https://www.yfs.org.au/application-process/
Send your resume and a one-page covering letter outlining what you will bring to the job to [email protected].
Contact Kat Rowe on 07 3826 1500 if you want to talk about the role.
Closing date: Monday 25 November 2024 at 12pm.
Interviews are scheduled for Friday 6 December 2024.
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.
To find out more about working with us, head to https://www.yfs.org.au/work-for-us/.
Data Engagement Lead - Logan Zero Project
Do you excel at using data to drive change and inform strategic action? Are you passionate about creating meaningful solutions to end homelessness?
We’re looking for a Data Engagement Lead for the Logan Zero Project—a pivotal role focused on analysing, managing, and visualising data to shape impactful strategies that prevent and end homelessness in Logan. Working within the Logan Zero team, this role partners with a diverse range of stakeholders, including the Logan Zero Community Lead, Brisbane Zero partners led by Micah Projects, and the Australian Alliance to End Homelessness.
As the Data Engagement Lead, you’ll use real-time data to directly inform and improve housing solutions and system change. YFS is proud to host this role, dedicated to building a Logan where homelessness is rare, brief, and non-recurring.
This is a full-time opportunity but can be flexible for the right applicant.
About the job
Role location: Slacks Creek.
Role type: Permanent full-time postion
Role description – (download PDF)
Pay range: $97,689 to $102,114 a year based on experience, with salary packaging exempt from Fringe Benefits Tax available.
We’re seeking a skilled, proactive Data Engagement Lead to support the use of evidence-based tools, such as the Australian Homelessness Vulnerability Triage Tool (AHVTT), maintain high data quality standards, analyse trends, and generate meaningful reports. Your insights will empower stakeholders to better match housing solutions to individual needs and guide continuous improvements across the system.
In this role you will:
- identify service gaps and trends impacting on housing and homelessness in Logan
- equip project partners with the tools to use real-time data to better meet community need
- inform strategies to prevent and end homelessness in Logan.
About you
Aside from meeting the key capabilities outlined in the related role description available from https://www.yfs.org.au/work-for-us/, ideally you’ll bring:
- Demonstrated experience in data quality management and data analysis.
- Proficiency in Excel, with experience in Power BI.
- Strong interpersonal skills for building rapport and supporting collaboration.
- Talent for visualising and interpreting data tailored to diverse audiences.
- Passion for ending homelessness.
- Knowledge of action planning and continuous improvement principles.
Interested?
Read Advice for Job Applicants and check out our Organisational Chart at https://www.yfs.org.au/application-process/
Send your resume and a one-page covering letter outlining what you will bring to the job to [email protected].
Contact Ash Simpson on 07 3826 1500 if you want to talk about the role.
Closing date: Monday 25 November 2024 at 12pm.
Interviews are scheduled for Monday 2 December 2024.
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.
To find out more about working with us, head to https://www.yfs.org.au/work-for-us/.
Behaviour Change Facilitator (woman/non-binary identified)
YFS has an opportunity for a woman or non-binary identifying person to join our well-established Responsible Men facilitation team.
YFS offers behaviour intervention programs and initiatives working holistically with men using abusive and controlling behaviours to facilitate a process of reflection on the attitudes and beliefs that drive these harmful behaviours. Funded by the Department of Justice and Attorney General, our group programs are grounded in the Duluth Framework, prioritising risk and safety for adults and children experiencing violence.
YFS’ Responsible Men team is looking for a Behaviour Change Facilitator to join them to deliver group programs for men who are wanting to take responsibility to live a non-violent life. The core Responsible Men group is a 22-week open-ended program for men who have used abusive and controlling behaviours towards their intimate partner. Our Responsible Fathers group is a 16-week follow-up behaviour change program for men who have completed a previous behaviour change program and are focused on making changes as parents. Men engaging in our programs can also access our in-house Men’s Counsellor for therapeutic support as part of an innovate pilot trial.
If you’ve got what it takes to guide men through a non-judgemental journey of accountability and critical self-reflection, this could be the role for you. You will work alongside an experienced facilitation team and receive ongoing professional development as part of our innovative, best-practice program recently evaluated by Griffith University.
Benefits of working at YFS
- Work alongside an experienced and inclusive team of facilitators and advocates
- Be part of an innovative, place-based service that values ongoing evaluation and evidence-based responses
- Receive best-practice clinical supervision, including group observations and supportive debriefing with your dedicated Program Manager
- Access paid external supervision and free professional and confidential mental health and wellbeing support through EAP Assure
- Access the SPEAQ Community of Practice series through YFS’ membership
- Opportunities to contribute to research, advocacy, and sector development
This is a full-time position dependent on your facilitation level and experience.
While we are looking for a Senior Facilitator in accordance with QLD’s Perpetrator Intervention Services Requirements, we will invest in training and provide experience and mentoring for the right emerging candidate to become a Behaviour Change Facilitator (see separate position descriptions attached). We encourage those who have diverse and culturally specific knowledge and experience to apply, even if you don’t feel you meet the requirements for the role.
To perform this role, it is essential that the person who holds the position to be a woman or non-binary person, as you will be paired with a male/masculine aligned co-facilitator in a co-gender facilitation model. It is therefore a genuine occupational requirement under the section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 that applicants identify as a woman or non-binary.
About the job
Role location: Slacks Creek.
Role type: Permanent full-time – 38 hours/week (Mon-Fri) with a minimum of one night 12-8:30pm
Role description – Behaviour Change Facilitator (download PDF)
Role description – Behaviour Change Facilitator Emerging (download PDF)
Pay range: $85,393 to $102,114 a year/$43.08 to $51.51 an hour (pro rata) based on experience and role offered, with salary packaging up to $15,990 per financial year exempt from Fringe Benefits Tax available.
In this role you will:
- Facilitate group work with men in either our Responsible Men and/or Responsible Fathers group programs.
- Work with diverse groups of men in Logan, including working towards effective and safety engagements with men who are First Nations, culturally and linguistically diverse, and men identifying as part of the LGBTIQA+ community.
- Prioritise women and children’s safety through collaborative risk management.
- Contribute to an integrated system response to domestic violence, working with a variety of stakeholders in Logan, including both government and non-government organisations.
- 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 12noon-8:30pm on that day.
About you
Aside from meeting the key capabilities outlined in the related role description available from https://www.yfs.org.au/work-for-us/, you’ll be a great fit if:
- You bring an understanding of gendered violence and a feminist practice framework
- You have a collaborative team approach to enhancing the safety of DFV victim-survivors (primarily women and children
- You have a person-centred and trauma-responsive approach to men who have used violence and have complex histories and needs to increase their motivation to change
- You are interested in trying new, innovated approaches to meet the demands of the Logan community.
Interested?
Read Advice for Job Applicants and check out our Organisational Chart at https://www.yfs.org.au/application-process/
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: 25th November 2024 at 12noon
Interviews are scheduled for Monday and Tuesday 2 -3 December 2024, with times agreed with participants.
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.
To find out more about working with us, head to https://www.yfs.org.au/work-for-us/.
Children’s Counsellor
We have a rare opportunity for a Children’s Counsellor to join a team of specialists working with children impacted by domestic and family violence and trauma.
You will work with children, their mothers, and the whole family unit to rebuild attachment. You will need a deep passion for working with children to build their self-esteem, understand their feelings and learn new ways to express them, as well as an understanding of the impacts of domestic & family violence that children experience.
YFS has an innovative approach to the way we work with children and families, and we know there are so many benefits to this. This is your chance to be part of an experienced, dedicated team and work alongside our specialists to help children build a future free of violence and abuse.
About the job
Role location: Jimboomba. Our Jimboomba office is only 40 minutes from Logan and Springfield, and a one-hour drive from the Gold Coast.
Role type: Permanent, Full-time with the potential of a 9-day fortnight or Part-time 4-day (32hr) week.
Role description (download PDF)
Pay range: $97,689 – $102,114 a year based on experience, with salary sacrificing exempt from Fringe Benefits Tax available.
This role is part of YFS’ SHINE Team (servicing Beaudesert and surrounding areas). We are an energetic, dedicated, and supportive team working to increase the safety of women and children.
In this job, you’ll work with children experiencing and/ or witnessing domestic and family violence to develop strategies to improve their safety and minimise the negative impacts of their experiences.
You will provide advocacy, attachment-based counselling, trauma informed interventions, initial and ongoing assessment of the child’s development and liaise with schools / other services involved with the family.
Through your work you will improve parental and sibling relationships and attachment which includes joint work with mothers.
About you
Aside from meeting the key capabilities outlined in the related role description available from https://www.yfs.org.au/work-for-us/, ideally you will bring the following:
- demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the issues affecting women and children including evidence in practice of your understanding of gender-based violence.
- be confident, competent, and able to work fast while prioritising the safety of our clients
- be a team player.
- Must register to an appropriate registration body.
Interested?
Read Advice for Job Applicants and check out our Organisational Chart at https://www.yfs.org.au/application-process/
Send your resume and a one-page covering letter outlining what you will bring to the job to [email protected].
Closing date: This job will remain open until it is filled.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact Sarah Vuzem on [email protected].
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 vulnerable people living in the Logan and surrounding area. And we want our staff to thrive, too. So we offer great opportunities to develop your career.
We’re serious about your professional development. Half of our managers have been employed from within. And we empower each other to make decisions and try new ways of working.
We know that a happy workplace thrives. We recognise that staff have their own needs, so we encourage you to bring the entire you to work. Depending on your role, we support a number of flexible work arrangements.
Also, we 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.
To find out more about working with us, head to https://www.yfs.org.au/work-for-us/.
Parent Pathways Mentors needed
Join Us in Empowering Families with the Parent Pathways Program!
We’ve just secured exciting new funding to implement the Parents Pathways Program—and we’re looking for passionate individuals to join our mission!
YFS is Logan’s leading community services organisation, dedicated to making a real, lasting impact on people’s lives. If you’re someone who loves helping others grow and succeed, this is your chance to be part of something truly meaningful.
As a Mentor with our Parent Pathways team, you’ll play a key role in supporting parents, helping them overcome challenges and achieve their employment goals. This is your opportunity to make a tangible difference in the lives of families, setting them on the path to independence.
We’re seeking someone who’s driven by a genuine passion for empowering others and thrives in a dynamic, client-focused environment. At YFS, you’ll be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking team that’s committed to building brighter futures for our community.
If you’re ready to create change and support parents on their journey to success, we want to hear from you!
About the job
Role location: Slacks Creek and Outreach offices
Role type: Permanent, full-time and part-time
Role description (download PDF)
Pay range: $76,161 to $85,393 a year based on experience, with salary packaging exempt from Fringe Benefits Tax available.
In this role you will:
Be a dedicated, practical Mentor who aims to inspire and support parents of young children in setting and achieving their work and education goals. In the Parent Pathways program, you’ll help individuals thrive by providing tailored guidance and linking them to vital resources and opportunities.
About you
Aside from meeting the key capabilities outlined in the related role description available from https://www.yfs.org.au/work-for-us/, you’ll be a great fit if:
- Relevant experience and qualifications (minimum of Certificate III or IV relevant qualifications for Junior Mentors and at least Diploma level for Senior Mentors) that showcase your dedication to supporting vulnerable individuals.
- Proven ability to build meaningful connections with those facing disadvantage and trauma, helping them on their journey to recovery.
- Tech-savvy and quick to master new systems, ensuring you’re always one step ahead.
- Strong understanding of the challenges and opportunities in employment and training for parents, empowering them to overcome barriers.
- Dependable and self-driven, ready to work independently at various outreach locations across Logan once trained.
- Experience in employment services is a bonus, but your passion for helping others is what truly sets you apart.
Interested?
Read Advice for Job Applicants and check out our Organisational Chart at https://www.yfs.org.au/application-process/
Send your resume and a one-page covering letter outlining what you will bring to the job to [email protected].
Contact Thandeka or Diana on 07 3826 1500 if you want to talk about the role.
This position will remain advertised until all positions are filled, shortlisted candidates will be contacted on a rolling basis.
Interviews will be scheduled for times agreed with participants.
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.
To find out more about working with us, head to https://www.yfs.org.au/work-for-us/.
Functional Family Therapy – Child Welfare Therapist
Are you keen to be part of a passionate and professional team working together using evidence-based models to change lives?
YFS have an exciting opportunity for an experienced clinical therapist looking to take the next step in their career. Come join our team as a Family Practitioner and keep families together and prevent children entering Out of Home Care.
You will be part of an experienced team of passionate therapists who are implementing Queensland’s Functional Family Therapy – Child Welfare (FFT-CW) program. The program is facilitated by experienced and suitably qualified therapists who help identify strengths and challenges within the family behaviours. You’ll be working with the families and children in their homes helping them to understand their strengths and teaching them new skills to develop effective strategies for change within the family system.
As well as having clinical experience, the person for this role will need to be flexible, engaging and have a high level of emotional intelligence along with good communication skills and the ability to rapidly build relationships and rapport with families, children and young people.
There’s no doubt this is a challenging role: it will also be an opportunity to develop your clinical skills with lots of support, clinical reflection and training, working with a supportive team.
If you’re looking for a role where you can make a real difference in people’s lives, we’d love to hear from you.
About the job
Role location: Jimboomba – our Jimboomba office is only 40 minutes from Logan and Springfield and a one-hour drive from the Gold Coast
Role type: Permanent full-time
Role description (download PDF)
Pay range: $106,730 – $111,448 a year based on experience, with salary packaging exempt from Fringe Benefits Tax available.
You will:
- require a willingness to undertake some work outside of usual business hours, including up to 3 evenings a week as required
- have previous experience working with families, in an outreach capacity
- need knowledge and experience working with families with complex needs, including trauma, mental health, AOD, and family violence
- provide weekly structured therapy sessions in line with the FFT-CW phased model
- benefit from intensive training in the FFT-CW model, regular ongoing clinical support and a flexible work environment that may include working from home options after completion of probation.
About you
Aside from meeting the key capabilities outlined in the related position description available from www.yfs.org.au/about/jobs-yfs, ideally you will bring the following: a client focus, emotional intelligence, resilience, flexibility, inclusiveness, a collaborative spirit, creativity, innovation and cultural awareness.
Interested?
Read Advice for Job Applicants and check out our Organisational Chart at https://www.yfs.org.au/application-process/
Send your resume and a one-page covering letter outlining what you will bring to the job to [email protected].
Contact Vicki Olman or Di Townsend on 07 3826 1500 if you want to talk about the role.
This position will be advertised until filled, and shortlisted candidates will be contacted on a rolling basis.
Interviews will be scheduled for times agreed with participants.
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.
To find out more about working with us, head to https://www.yfs.org.au/work-for-us/.