Youth Development Worker

IFYS; Maroochydore; On-site; AUD 72,000 - 88,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing reimbursement

CALM Premium App access

Flight Centre discounts

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

In-house training

Job summary

IFYS is seeking a Youth Development Worker for the Old Church Youth Accommodation program in Nambour. You will support young people aged 16 to 25 to achieve education and employment outcomes, ensuring a safe and empowering living environment while working with diverse stakeholders.

The role involves shifts across a 24/7 roster, with in-house training opportunities and a strong focus on trauma-informed, client-centred care.

Qualifications

• Experience in homelessness, transitional housing or youth services.
• Client-centred, strengths-based and trauma-informed approach.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building with clients and stakeholders.
• High level of computer and systems literacy.

Responsibilities

• Provide client-centred coaching to help youths transition to independence.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and services to maintain relationships.
• Facilitate pre-employment and life skills programs; run house meetings.
• Maintain safe, hygienic tenancy environments and complete admin duties.

Skills

Client-centred

Trauma-informed

Communication

Computer literacy

Education

Tertiary qualification

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Why IFYS?

At IFYS, we’re committed to creating a supportive environment where both our clients and staff feel valued, respected, and empowered.

Introduction:

At IFYS, we’re committed to creating a supportive environment where both our clients and staff feel valued, respected, and empowered.

We believe our people are our greatest strength. That’s why we continually assess and invest in staff wellbeing through initiatives like the Sanctuary Model of Care, which promotes emotional, social, and physical wellness across our organisation.

We are an inclusive workplace that celebrates diversity and difference in our communities. We encourage applications from individuals who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

Description:

About The Opportunity

IFYS has an exciting opportunity for a Youth Development Worker to join the team at The Old Church Youth Accommodation program in Nambour.

The Old Church Youth Accommodation program provides young people aged 16 to 25 with safe accommodation, as well as services that enable positive education and employment outcomes, to help them build careers and transition into their own accommodation.

What's on offer?

• Permanent part-time employment located in Nambour
• Minimum 51 hours per fortnight - see roster details below
• $80, 000 per annum pro rata + superannuation - IFYS is committed to gender pay equity
• Part-time hourly equivalent $40.49 + applicable penalty rates
• Excellent not-for-profit salary packaging options (package up to $15,900 FBT year)
• Paid in-house training opportunities including Therapeutic Crisis Intervention, Preventing Child Sexual Exploitation and Sanctuary Model training
• Annual $250 personal wellbeing reimbursement benefit towards eligible activities
• Free access to the CALM Premium App + Flight Centre personal travel discounts
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Key Responsibilities

• Provide client-centred and strengths-based coaching and support to young people to facilitate their transition to independence
• Work collaboratively with a broad range of stakeholders and services and maintain effective working relationships
• Participate in the implementation of pre-employment/living skills programs and facilitate house meetings with young people.
• Ensure the service provides a safe, efficient, hygienic and comfortable environment. Assist the Coordinator to manage and maintain all aspects of the client’s tenancy and timely completion of administrative duties

Requirements For The Role

• Experience working within homelessness, transitional housing, or youth services
• High understanding of and commitment to working in a client-centred, strengths-based, and trauma-informed framework
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills with clients, staff, and external stakeholders
• A high level of computer and systems literacy
• Availability to complete a range of shifts over a 24/7 roster, including weekends and sleep overs
• Tertiary qualification in a related field (desirable but not required)

Must hold or be willing to obtain if successful

• Valid Queensland driver's license with no restrictions
• QLD Working with Children Check (Paid Blue Card)
• Licensed Care Suitability Check (LCS2)
• National Crime Check (A new check will be completed through IFYS systems)
• Ability to provide two recent line manager references (including your current employer)

Roster information

Week One

• Friday: 12:30pm to 9:00pm
• Saturday: 4:30pm to 8:30am (sleep over)

Week Two

• Wednesday: 2:30pm to 8:30am (sleep over)
• Thursday: 4:30pm to 8:30am (sleep over)
• Saturday: 8:00am to 5:00pm
• Sunday: 8:00am to 5:00pm

Week Three

• Monday: 4:30pm to 8:30am (sleep over)
• Wednesday: 12:30pm to 9:00pm
• Thursday: 12:30pm to 9:00pm
• Friday: 4:30pm to 8:30am (sleep over)

Week Four

• Monday: 8:00am to 5:00pm
• Tuesday: 4:30pm to 8.30am (sleep over)
• Friday: 4:30pm to 8:30am (sleep over)

Applications close 5pm Monday the 14th of September. Applications after the closing date will be accepted but may not be considered should a successful candidate be appointed.