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

Life Without Barriers • Logan, OH

15h • Onsite

About The Position

Life Without Barriers is seeking a Youth Advocate for their Staying on Track program, a new youth justice service focused on supporting young people aged 10-17 transitioning from detention back into their families and communities. This role is permanent and full-time, based in Springwood/Logan. The program aims to reduce re-offending and foster positive pathways through education, training, employment, and community connections. The Youth Advocate will provide mentoring, coaching, and outreach, develop support plans, attend appointments, advocate for clients, and support positive choices to build independence and resilience.

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.
• Successful candidates will be required to clear probity checks including National Criminal History Record Check, Queensland Blue Card Working with Children Check and Licence Care Service Check.

Nice To Haves

• Lived experience, and cultural knowledge will be highly regarded.
• Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Build independence and resilience.

Benefits

• Ongoing training support and career advancement opportunities
• Generous Employee Benefits
• Access to salary packaging
• Fitness Passport

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed