Missionbeat NT Support Worker

4 months ago

Darwin City, Australia Mission Australia Full time
Your Opportunity

Missionbeat NT is a mobile outreach service providing support to street present young people in Darwin, Palmerston and surrounding areas who may be at risk of or experiencing homelessness, disengagement, safety or issues associated with alcohol and other drug use and mental ill health. Operating on Friday and Saturday nights, our Missionbeat support workers engage young people in places where they meet.  The service offers brief interventions, engagement and direct referrals to services, with ongoing case management provided by Mission Australia's complementary local programs.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

  • Engage with street present young people who may be unsafe or experiencing mental ill health and/or issues associated with their use of alcohol or other drugs.
  • Support the other Missionbeat support worker to set up the Missionbeat vehicle and replenishing with food and refreshments, information and other resources.
  • Undertake basic administrative tasks
  • Liaise with case managers and other service providers to arrange follow up appointments with young people

Requirements for Success

  • Tertiary education in Community Services, or currently studying a relevant qualification
  • Previous experience in youth work and/or youth outreach and maintain an understanding of the issues faced by young people in Darwin and Palmerston
  • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as part of team and assist others as required
  • Demonstrated professional approach including maintaining professional boundaries
  • Good written and verbal communication skills, including basic administrative skills and use of technology
  • Current NT drivers’ license

Before starting work with us, you will need to undertake a national police history check, qualifications and referee checks, and have a clearance to work with children/vulnerable people.


Our culture

Our innovative and inclusive culture will ensure you feel valued at Mission Australia as you help Australians in need and develop in your career.

We’re committed to the safety and wellbeing of each other and the people we serve.

We recognise and respect diversity. So, whoever you are, if you’re skilled and actively support our purpose and values, you would be welcome at Mission Australia.

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Your benefits

  • Rewarding work – every day you know you’re making a real difference
  • Not-for-profit salary packaging, reducing your tax (details via
  • Generous discounts with health insurance and major retailers
  • Free external, confidential counselling and access to .

 

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