Chameleon Regional Housing is seeking, CASUAL Youth Workers, to join our team.

Based in Kippa-Ring 4020, Brisbane QLD

Chameleon House operates under the SCHADS AWARD, the Casual Starting rate is $46.00 (Per hourly plus penalties)

Casual

About Chameleon

Chameleon Youth Housing is a not-for-profit community based organisation that has been operating on the Redcliffe Peninsula for over 35 years. The youth accommodation service is managed by a manager and staffed by qualified youth support workers, 24 hours a day 7 days a week. The Specialist Homeless Service (SHS), supports young people in safe secure accommodation to identify and work towards their own goals.

Chameleon Housing also provides safe and affordable accommodation on the Redcliffe Peninsula to young parenting families aged 18 to 25 years and Indigenous Parenting families who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. Providing case management and the opportunity to secure supportive and long-term accommodation options.

Chameleon Housing provides an opportunity for young people to take control of their lives in a supported strength-based environment. We encourage and support young people and families to assess and reassess their own goals, to begin the process to take charge of their future.

About the position

Chameleon Housing is looking for Casual, Youth Housing Support Worker to join our dynamic team. The shifts will include Days, Overnights, Weekends and Public Holidays. Only applicants with this availability need to apply for this position.

The successful candidates will report to the Manager, to deliver the day-to-day care and support to these young people/ families across our programs, The Youth Share House, Young Families Program, Additionally, this position will be conducting outreach in the community supporting young people and families ages 16-25 and phone support through QHIP supporting anyone who is experiencing or at risk of homelessness.

About you

The successful candidate will be energetic, adaptive, creative and have an experience working in a residential/housing setting or similar field along with the following mandatory requirements:

• Diploma Level qualifications or higher preferred and/ or relevant experience will also be considered.
• Demonstrated ability to work with young people and families from all culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
• Case management experience.
• An understanding of a Strength Based practice, particularly in a residential setting.
• The ability to work a rotating roster including days, evening sleep over shifts, weekends and public holidays.
• Current First Aid and CPR
• Valid Blue Card (Working with Children)
• Current unencumbered class “C” Queensland Driver License
• Current Police Check

Desirable

• Knowledge of the Child Protection Legislation and Youth Justice Act.
• Knowledge of the Residential Tenancy Act.
• Knowledge of Queensland Homeless Information Platform (QHIP) and Specialist Homelessness Information Platform (SHIP).

Interested applicants should email current CV along with a cover letter to [email protected] by close of business 16th of February 2025.

Only applicants who have addressed the mandatory requirements in their cover letter and highlighted their availability will be considered for this position.

Only those shortlisted for an interview will be contacted.

****Please note that applicants will be assessed as they are received and the positions may be filled prior to the closing date, so do not delay in applying for this position.

For further information please contact Nicki Kemp at [email protected]