Residential Youth Worker

**$35ph -$40ph + super + penalties**:

- **Casual Contract**:

- **Location**: Carlisle WA 6101**:

- **Make a meaningful difference to the lives of Australians in need**

**Life at Mission Australia**

When you join the 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**

The Drug and Alcohol Youth Service (DAYS) team is growing, and we are seeking casual Residential Youth Workers with an alcohol and other drug (AOD) focus to support the DAYS Residential Rehabilitation sites in East Perth and Carlisle.

Based primarily in Carlisle, these roles will attract engaging Youth Workers who have a passion for working with young people in rehabilitation who often face complex issues. These roles will be casual in nature and will work to support a 7-day, 24 hour rotating roster with a combination of day and night shifts.
- This is a 24 hour service with a rotating roster, therefore applicants must be available _
- to work evening, night and also weekend shifts when required._

**Your Key Responsibilities**
- Induct young people to the service
- Develop relationships with young people adhering to boundaries of care practice, endeavouring to understand and interpret their behaviour, thus influencing positive attitudinal and behavioural change
- Support client to progress towards achieving their goals
- Assist with meal proration
- Monitor client’s personal care and hygiene and provide guidance to improve life skills
- Collaborate with the team in the care and management of young people who exhibit challenging behaviour
- Facilitate educational groups and recreational activities
- Assist in administering medications
- Informal Counselling

**Requirements for Success**

With a significant background in the AOD and/or in the child, youth & family sectors, you will be confident in your assessment processes. Other requirements include:

- A degree in Social Welfare or a minimum of certificate 4 in community services with at least three years’ experience in a similar role
- Demonstrated experience providing support and crisis intervention
- Strong knowledge of behaviour management and capacity to set boundaries and limits in a residential setting
- You must be available for 12-hour shifts covering a 7 day roster (combination of night and day shifts)
- An understanding of trauma-informed practice
- The ability to work collaboratively as part of a team to provide positive outcomes
- Demonstrated professional approach to maintaining professional boundaries
- Full driver licence with no restrictions

Evidence of up to date COVID-19 vaccinations

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.

Find out more about a career with Mission Australia.

**Your Benefits**

To ensure our employees feel valued, empowered, and celebrated, we provide a range of employee benefits including:

- Rewarding work - every day you know you are making a real difference
- Not-for-profit salary packaging, reducing your tax (details via AccessPay)
- Generous employee discounts with health insurance and major retailers
- Free external, confidential counselling and access to chaplaincy support.
- Volunteering opportunities
- Extra leave available including an additional public holiday and the opportunity to purchase further annual leave.

**How To Apply**

**Applications for this role are shortlisted as received.