YouthBeat Outreach Worker
Core
Street-based outreach worker engaging with vulnerable young people under 18 in Perth's inner city to divert them from risk and provide immediate support.
Role type
Junior IC outreach worker (youth at risk)
Builds
Safety plans, risk assessments, and referrals for street-present youth
Domain
Social services / Youth welfare / Homelessness prevention
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Crisis intervention, de-escalation, risk assessment, trauma-informed care, rapport building, transport logistics, multi-agency collaboration
Preferred skills
Qualification in Youth Work/Social Work/Psychology, experience with First Nations and CALD communities, AOD and mental health support
Technologies
Case management systems, reporting tools
Responsibilities
Conduct foot patrols and vehicle-based outreach; deliver brief interventions and safety planning; provide safe transport to approved locations; collaborate with police and community partners; complete administrative case notes and reporting.
Seniority
Junior, entry-level to early career