About the opportunity

IFYS has an exciting opportunity for a Youth Development Worker to join ‘The Old Church Youth Accommodation’ program on a fixed term contract until the end of September 2025.

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.

Reporting to the Coordinator, the Youth Development Worker will provide case management and support to young people, utilising a client-centred and strengths-based framework to facilitate their transition to independent living.

What's on offer?

• Fixed-term part-time contract, until 30th of September 2025
• A minimum of 54 hours per fortnight over a 4-week rotating roster (details below)
• Part-time hourly rate starting $37.35 + superannuation
• IFYS is committed to gender pay equity
• Unique in house training opportunities including Therapeutic Crisis Intervention training, Preventing Child Sexual Exploitation and Sanctuary training
• Free access to the CALM Premium App + Flight Centre personal travel discounts
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Not-for-profit salary packaging options to increase take home pay (package up to $15,900 per FBT year)
• Career & professional development opportunities

Key responsibilities:

• Provide client-centred and strengths-based case management, 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 development, coordination and 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

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Experience in case management 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
• 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)

Other requirements:

If progressed after interview stage, you will be requested to provide the details of two-line managers to provide reference checks (this must include your current employer)

Why IFYS

At IFYS, our overarching goal is to foster an environment that nurtures the growth and development of all individuals who access our services. We strive to ensure that those who engage with our services feel valued, supported, and inspired. Equally vital is our commitment to cultivate the same sense of well-being among our dedicated staff members.

We firmly believe that our most valuable asset is our people, and as such, we continuously assess and enhance our framework of support. We readily implement new practices and procedures, such as the Sanctuary Model of Care, which actively promotes emotional, social, moral, and physical well-being for both our staff and clients.

Rostered shifts for this position

Week One

• Monday: 12:30pm to 9:00pm
• Tuesday: 12:30pm to 9:00pm
• Wednesday: 1:30pm to 4:30pm
• Friday: 4:30pm to 8:30am (sleepover)

Week Two

• Wednesday: 1:30pm to 4:30pm
• Thursday: 12:30pm to 9:00pm
• Friday: 12:30pm to 9:00pm
• Saturday: 12:30pm to 9:00pm

Week Three

• Monday: 12:30pm to 9:00pm
• Tuesday: 12:30pm to 9:00pm
• Wednesday: 1:30pm to 4:30pm
• Friday: 12:30pm to 9:00pm

Week Four

• Monday: 4:30pm to 8:30am (sleep over)
• Wednesday: 1:30pm to 4:30pm
• Thursday: 8:00am to 5:00pm
• Friday: 12:30pm to 9:00pm
• Saturday: 12:30pm to 9:00pm

Applications close 5pm Sunday 20th April 2025. Applications after the closing date will be accepted but may not be considered should a successful candidate be appointed.

If you would like further information on this role before applying, please call 07 5438 3000 to speak with Danielle in the Recruitment team or email [email protected]