Therapeutic Youth Mentor Male

1 day ago

Campbelltown, Australia Level Up Youth Services Full time

The Casual Therapeutic Youth Mentor supports young people aged 12-25 who are engaged with Level Up Youth Services. This role involves delivering trauma-informed, strengths-based, and person-centered mentoring that supports emotional wellbeing, social development, and goal setting. The Mentor builds positive, trusting relationships with young people and models healthy behaviours to promote personal growth and resilience.

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Key Responsibilities:

- Provide one-on-one and small group mentoring sessions to young people.
- Build therapeutic relationships based on trust, respect, and consistency.
- Support young people in setting and working towards personal, educational, and life goals.
- Promote emotional regulation, conflict resolution, and positive coping strategies.
- Work alongside case workers and program staff to ensure holistic care and support plans.
- Engage in recreational, life skill, and personal development activities with young people.
- Maintain accurate records and progress notes in line with privacy and safeguarding guidelines.
- Respond appropriately to challenging behaviours and crisis situations using trauma-informed practices.
- Participate in team meetings, supervision, and ongoing training.
- Providing in home supports to our Transitional Homes.

Key Selection Criteria:
Essential:

- Demonstrated experience working with young people, particularly those facing complex challenges (e.g., trauma, mental health, out-of-home care, homelessness).
- Understanding of therapeutic frameworks including trauma-informed care, youth development, and strengths-based practice.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage and build rapport.
- Flexibility to work varied hours, including evenings and weekends if required.
- Current Working with Children Check (WWCC) and National Police Check.
- Current First Aid and CPR certification.

Desirable:

- Qualifications in Youth Work, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field.
- Lived experience or cultural knowledge that supports inclusive practice (e.g., Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTQIA+, CALD backgrounds).
- Current driver’s licence and access to a reliable vehicle.

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Key Attributes:

- Compassionate and empathetic
- Dependable and consistent
- Culturally aware and inclusive
- Self-reflective and committed to learning
- Passionate about empowering young people
- Must be available between 9am to 1pm and 3pm to 7pm

**Job Type**: Casual

Pay: $29.41 - $55.04 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Employee mentoring program
- Professional development assistance

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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