About Us

Wesley Mission Queensland is a not-for-profit community service provider that offers community support, mental health and disability services, aged and palliative care, and retirement living across Queensland. We have a long and proud history of supporting people in need and live by our values of Innovation, Hope, Integrity, Compassion, Justice, Empowerment and Respect.

We strive to be a welcoming, caring and inclusive community that celebrates diversity and supports employees of all backgrounds and faiths. People with passion, connected by hope for a more compassionate, just and inclusive society is our story. Join us and be part of a story you'll love to tell.

About the Role

The Logan Youth Foyer (LYF) is funded by the Queensland Government Department of Housing and aims to offer opportunities and resources to young people to maximise an individual’s capacity to be independent, self-reliant and connected to appropriate social and community resources including assisting them in securing stable and long-term housing.

This position will provide direct service provision, coordination and advocacy of services with young people. This will include the development and facilitation of community and cultural development activities for young people both on site and externally as well as linking in with the wider community. The role requires flexible working hours.

Key Role Accountabilities:

Participate in reflective practice while continuously reviewing professional identity, professional practice frameworks including Advantaged Thinking and displaying high motivative and initiative.

Engage young people to provide assistance including direct practical support in coordination with other LYF team members as required or directed.

Develop and maintain professional communication and relationships with young people and relevant community stakeholders. Facilitate the creation of a safe and inclusive environment.

Work with young people to develop and deliver activities that meet the range of integrated Foyer service offers.

Adhere to all Workplace Health and Safety regulations / legislation and ensure a safe space.

Undertake all administrative duties including but not limited to ensuring high quality, up to date, accurate case notes/materials and maintenance of accurate data and updates in systems. Produce reports as required and update and maintain databases. Provide administrative support to other team members as required and with clear communication to assist with program delivery.

About You

Tertiary qualifications in Human Services or related field (or working towards) and / or extensive experience working in the Community Sector.

Ability to acquire knowledge of and work within an Advantage Thinking framework and the WMQ Housing and Homelessness Practice Framework.

Demonstrated experience in direct program service delivery with young people.

Ability to function as part of a team, autonomously and with minimal supervision.

Demonstrated high level verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills, including report writing, negotiation, advocacy and the ability to effectively engage with young people, community stakeholders and other service providers.

Demonstrated understanding of the current issues for communities and young people

Demonstrated understanding and ability to apply community development principles and frameworks.

The ability to undertake a range of administrative tasks including a very good level of computer literacy.

Desirable:

Current First Aid and CPR certificate

Current Mental Health First Aid certificate

Experience in holistic and inclusive, cultural and community development.

What makes a difference for us:

Proof of Vaccination Status as required by Legislation, Health Directives or WMQ Policy throughout employment and prior to commencement.

Relevant probity checks required by legislation and WMQ policy.

Current Driver’s Licence and willingness to drive in the course of work.

Why Join Us

We value diversity, strive for inclusion, and come together to walk alongside those in need to provide hope and compassion. We are committed to working collaboratively to help you grow, support your wellbeing, and enable you to be your true self each day aligned to our mission and values. Along the journey, we will encourage you to find your story.

We offer our team members:

Support from our Employee Wellbeing Program – we are recognised as an Advanced Mental Health First Aid Skilled Workplace.

Access to salary packaging benefits that enable you to increase your take-home pay

Discounted allied health services such as nutrition, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and remedial massage

Access to discounts on private health insurance, gym memberships and travel

WMQ's vision for reconciliation is for all people to stand unified in an equal and inclusive future. We commit to enhancing opportunities for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander People and celebrating diversity. As part of our commitment to Reconciliation we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

Please note: You will be asked for evidence of your COVID-19 vaccination status as part of your application process as required by Legislation, Health Directives or WMQ Policy.