Better Futures Support Worker

When you join our team at Mission Australia, you become part of a community who are determined to end homelessness and ensure people in need can thrive. United by our Christian purpose and values, we stand together with anyone who needs us, for as long as they need us. Find out more about us and our purpose.

• Your Opportunity

Better Futures is a new support model designed to better prepare young people in their transition from Out of Home Care to independence. The model promotes early identification and engagement as the foundation for a smooth transition from care, with all eligible young people referred to Better Futures at 15 years and 9 months. Flexible and tailored supports can be accessed by young people up until their 21st birthday to strengthen their independent living skills and empower them to achieve their full potential.

Your key responsibilities will be to :

• Conduct periodic needs and strengths assessments to determine the appropriate level of support for each young person
• Develop, monitor and review Individual Support Plans, outlining the goals and activities that will assist young people to achieve / maintain independence and reach their full potential
• Provide one-off practical supports for young people including administering brokerage funds to support the achievement of goals documented in a young person's Support Plan
• Administer brokerage funds, and maintain auditable records in accordance with contractual and organisational requirements
• Requirements for Success
• Demonstrated knowledge Victoria's Out of Home Care and Leaving Care systems
• Demonstrated capability to flexibly manage competing priorities and stressful situations as well as strong practices in promoting self-care strategies
• Entrepreneurial skills with demonstrated capacity to source opportunities, networks and recourses from the community
• Demonstrated capability to influence, negotiate and advocate in the best interests of young people

Before starting work with us, you will need to undertake a national police history check, qualifications and referee checks.

• 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.

Find out more about a

• career with Mission Australia
• Your benefits
• Rewarding work - every day you know you're making a real difference
• Not-for-profit salary packaging, reducing your tax (details via
• AccessPay)
• Generous discounts with health insurance and major retailers
• Free external, confidential counselling and access to chaplaincy support.
• How to apply