Organisation: Brisbane Youth Service
Location: Fortitude Valley, Brisbane
We support young people and their children who are at risk of or are 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 organization where you can support young people in our community? Are you passionate about creating strong collaborative relationships with internal teams and external service providers to enhance support pathways for young people.? Oversee comprehensive assessments and ensure the effective delivery of the K.I.N.D. intervention model for young people and their families.
This full-time or part-time role of Safe Relationships Manager supports our mission by managing the delivery of the K.I.N.D Program which works with young people (15-25yrs) using violence in relationships, including their partners and/or family members.
You’ll be a great candidate for this role if you have:
• A tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, or comparable qualification OR substantial demonstrated experience in a related field
• Proven experience supporting vulnerable young people, with deep understanding of the complex issues driving youth homelessness.
• Experience working with young people who use violence, grounded in a gendered and trauma-informed understanding of domestic, family, and sexual violence.
• Demonstrated expertise in risk assessment and navigating integrated DFV service systems to ensure coordinated, safety-focused responses.
• Strong knowledge of intersectional risk factors such as mental health, AOD use, trauma and housing instability affecting both young people using violence and victim survivors.
• Experience leading, with the ability to manage a team of senior practitioners, fostering a positive team culture, and driving performance and accountability.
Given the work that we do there will be few non-negotiables. You’ll need to be able to have, or obtain prior to commencement:
• A Working with Children Suitability Card [Blue Card].
• A National Coordinated Criminal History Check [Police Check].
• Evidence of vaccination, immunity, or medical exemption for the following preventable diseases – Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Varicella [Chicken Pox]; and Pertussis [Whooping Cough].
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 or would like to view the full position description, please contact BYS directly on 3620 2471 or via [email protected].
For more information, contact Lance Gilbert on 0439 977 723.
