Youth and Family Worker Enhanced Bail Community Support Service

Posted: 23/07/2025

Closing Date: 04/08/2025

Job Type: Contract

Location: Brunswick

Job Category: Community Services and Development

**About the organisation**:
Jesuit Social Services is a social change organisation working to build a just society where all people can live to their full potential.

Since 1977, Jesuit Social Services has provided services to some of the most disadvantaged in our community.

We place a high priority on advocacy and are a leader in policy development and research.

**About the program**:

- Justice Programs_

Jesuit Social Services’ Justice Programs provide holistic support service for adults and young people involved in the justice system or who are exiting prisons and/or youth justice centres. Our programs target those who are assessed as high risk/need, with limited social and family networks, limited accommodation and post release support options and experiencing multiple and complex health problems. Staff deliver quality programs in a manner that reflects the social justice principles of participation, equity, access and respect. Services include intensive outreach support, case management, supported accommodation, drug and alcohol counselling, recreation programs and employment/training programs. Our adult and youth justice work contributes to regional and state-wide advisory forums and networks and assists in a more comprehensive approach to justice through partnerships with government agencies and other service providers, as well as to legislation, policy development and advocacy.

**Enhanced Bail Community Support Service**

**About the role**

We are seeking tertiary qualified, experienced and dedicated Youth and Family Workers for our Enhanced Bail Community Support Service (EBCS) team. These roles will provide focused and practical support for young people and their families, including some after-hours work. This will include supporting the young person and family’s understanding of the young person’s order and attached requirements, supporting family relationships (boundaries, restorative conversations, parenting strategies and techniques), emotional support, practical support and linkages to broader community supports

**What Jesuit Social Services can offer you**:

- A comprehensive Induction and Orientation program
- Ongoing role related training and development
- An organisation that lives their values, through our day-to-day work
- A welcoming and supportive environment
- Employee assistance program
- A competitive salary plus salary packaging benefits
- Generous leave
- Salary $97,000 to $102,950 depending on skills and experience

**Desired Skills and Experience**:

- Tertiary qualification/s in field such as social work, psychology and/or family therapy.
- Demonstrated skills and experience in working effectively with young people experiencing substance misuse, homelessness, mental health concerns, violent or aggressive behaviours and other complex problems that may result in offending behaviour
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of trauma, key child developmental stages and age-appropriate strategies and interventions.
- Demonstrated understanding of cultural practice; particularly as it relates to family.
- Skills in translating theory to practice for the purpose of capacity building a diverse range of front-line EBCSS staff

For further details please contact Nicole Ford on 0455 283 163. Applications must include a resume, cover letter and address each of the Key Selection Criteria.

Applications close 5.00 p.m. 4th August 2025

**Jesuit Social Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. We celebrate and welcome all people regardless of ethnicity, cultural background, age, gender, sexuality, disability or religious affiliation.**

**Jesuit Social Services is a Child Safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.