Youth Advocate, Staying on Track. Permanent Full Time - Springwood

Life Without Barriers

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Life Without Barriers is seeking a Youth Advocate to join their Staying on Track program. This program is part of the Queensland Government’s Making Queensland Safe plan and supports young people aged 10–17 who are leaving detention to successfully return to their families and communities. The program focuses on reducing re-offending and building positive pathways through education, training, employment, cultural and community connections. As a Youth Advocate, you will provide mentoring, coaching, and outreach to young people and their families, develop and implement Individual Support Plans, attend key appointments, advocate for clients, support positive choices, help reduce offending, and build independence and resilience. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Candidates with disabilities who require adjustments to the recruitment process or the application form in an alternate format can visit the provided link for information on access and inclusion work and how to contact them directly. The organization encourages people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background and people with disability to apply.

Requirements

Relevant qualifications and/or experience in Youth Justice, with willingness to complete further training.
Experience supporting young people, coaching, role modelling and developing plans to achieve goals.
Strong communication and relationship-building skills with clients, families, and stakeholders.
Willingness to travel for outreach support.
Commitment to completing required induction and training, including Basic Advocacy Training (BAT).
Current Driver Licence
Current Provide First Aid Certificate.
Clear probity checks including National Criminal History Record Check, Queensland Blue Card Working with Children Check and Licence Care Service Check.