We support young people and their children who are at risk and experiencing homelessness, to secure and maintain housing,?address physical and mental health challenges, establish successful relationships and support networks, and access pathways to education and employment. Find out more at Brisbane Youth Service.?
Are you seeking a role with a values-driven for purpose organisation where you can support young people in our community? Are you passionate about maintaining relationships within families? Are you an experienced practitioner looking to utilise your skills in supported living accommodation? This full-time house manager position supports our mission by facilitating the operations of the Ruby's Reunification Program, which provides 24/7 supported accommodation to young people aged 12 to 15 and their families, who are homeless or at risk of homelessness
You'll be a great candidate for this role if you have: A tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology, or comparable qualification OR substantial demonstrated experience in a related field Have demonstrated leadership qualities, including experience supervise team members, monitoring performance, maintaining supervision records, and annual performance development plans Experience providing case management, managing residential maintenance and activities, and coordinating a team of shift workers to provide overnight and weekend support to residents Experience working with vulnerable young people who have complex trauma, and dealing with conflict and crisis Strong knowledge of therapeutic approaches including Narrative Therapy, Family Therapy and Attachment Therapy Experience encouraging active involvement of families in the management, care and future plans of their children Given the work that we do there will be a few non-negotiables. You'll need to be able to have, or obtain prior to commencement:
Working with Children Suitability Card (Blue Card). National Police Check clearance. Evidence of vaccination, immunity, or medical exemption for the following preventable diseases - Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Varicella (Chicken Pox); Pertussis (Whooping Cough); Hepatitis B and COVID-19. Our people enjoy benefits including salary packaging, flexible working arrangements, and additional annual leave per year (depending on your role).
We value the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community and encourage and celebrate diversity. So, even if you don't think you quite meet all of the skills listed or tick all the boxes, we'd still love to hear from you!
If this sounds interesting, submit your cover letter telling us why you are the right person for this role, along with your resume. If you would like to discuss this position further, please contact BYS directly on 3620 2400 or via , using the subject line: Ruby's House Manager - Ruby's Coordinator / Case Manager enquiry via EthicalJobs .
We may start interviewing for this role prior to the closing date, so don't delay your application.