Mobile Outreach
Team Leader

About the Role:

As a Mobile Outreach Leader at Northwest Community Group Inc., you will play a crucial role in providing essential support and services to individuals experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness in the Brisbane area. A key aspect of this role involves setting up tents for individuals in need of temporary shelter.

Key Responsibilities:

Outreach and Engagement:

• Actively engage with individuals experiencing homelessness in various locations, such as parks, streets, and shelters.

• Build rapport and establish trust with individuals to understand their needs and concerns.

• Conduct outreach activities, including erecting tents, welfare checks, and food drop off.

 

Tent Setup and Maintenance:

• Set up tents in designated areas, ensuring they are secure and weather-proof.

• Set up airbeds and bed packs in tents.

• Monitor previous tents, as well as monitor communications from BCC regarding possible tent removals.

 

Needs Assessment and Case Management:

• Assess the individual needs of clients, including housing, healthcare, mental health, and substance abuse.

• Provide ongoing support and guidance to clients throughout their journey.

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Resource Navigation and Referral:

• Connect clients with appropriate resources and services, such as shelters, food banks, healthcare providers, and social service agencies. These resources will be shared with you.

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Data Collection and Reporting:

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of tents erected.

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Qualifications and Skills:

• Strong commitment to helping individuals experiencing homelessness.

• Experience working with vulnerable populations, preferably in a social work or related field.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to build rapport and trust with diverse individuals.

• Valid driver's license & own transport with a vehicle large enough for transporting tents and bed packs.

• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.

• Physical fitness to set up and maintain tents.

• Able to commit to at least 1 shift (4 hours) fortnightly

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To Apply:
Please submit your application to Paul (President) at paul@nwcg.org.au