Youth Homelessness Intervention Lead

Work Initiatives; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 56,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Not-for-profit salary packaging up to

Free PCYC Gym Membership

15% discount on PCYC services

Flexible work options

Volunteer day each year

Bonus leave day during Christmas

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

17.5% annual leave loading

Access to online learning platform

Corporate health plan with HCF

Job summary

Work Initiatives in Cairns is seeking a Youth Homelessness Coordinator to lead early intervention and support services for at-risk young people through the PCYC Cairns and Yarrabah Youth Clubs. You will identify youth at risk, oversee case management, and coordinate responses with schools, government agencies, housing providers and community organisations.

Reporting to the Youth Club Manager, you will guide a team of Support Workers, ensure positive outcomes for young people and their families,

Qualifications

• Hold (or able to obtain) a QLD Working with Children Check (Blue Card) and consent to a National Police Check.
• Experience in the not-for-profit sector desirable.
• At least 3 years’ experience in social and community sector programs desirable.
• Ability to travel and work flexible hours as required.
• Hold a current First Aid and CPR Certificate or willing to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and delivery of youth homelessness early intervention and support services.
• Identify young people at risk of homelessness through after-school programs.
• Coordinate responses with community stakeholders to ensure positive outcomes.
• Support partnerships with schools, government agencies, community organisations, housing providers and support services.

Skills

Case management

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Education

Tertiary qualifications in social work / psychology / human services or similar

Job description

Work Initiatives in Cairns is seeking a Youth Homelessness Coordinator to lead early intervention and support services for at-risk young people through the PCYC Cairns and Yarrabah Youth Clubs. You will identify youth at risk, oversee case management, and coordinate responses with schools, government agencies, housing providers and community organisations.

Reporting to the Youth Club Manager, you will guide a team of Support Workers, ensure positive outcomes for young people and their families,