Day Program Mentor

About Us

Hope Community Services has been working alongside Western Australian communities for over 120 years, helping people build safer, healthier, and more connected lives. We deliver a wide range of services across regional and metropolitan WA, including family and domestic violence, alcohol and other drugs, mental health, and youth justice.

Through our youth justice programs, HOPE provides safe, supportive, and culturally appropriate environments for young people involved with the Youth Justice Service. We work collaboratively with young people to support positive decision-making, build life skills, and create pathways for a brighter future.

About the Role

As the Day Program Mentor, you'll work closely with the Coordinator to develop and deliver personalised, strengths-based daily activity plans for young people residing in HOPE's Youth Justice Services. Your role will focus on supporting young people to take responsibility, make healthy life choices, and achieve their personal goals while awaiting their court dates.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing and implementing individualised, strengths-based day programs aligned with Youth Justice Care Plans
• Supporting young people to achieve their personal and case management goals
• Building positive, trusting relationships through mentoring and daily engagement
• Facilitating recreational and life skills activities that promote healthy lifestyles
• Managing challenging behaviours in line with HOPE's model of care
• Contributing to house management, ensuring a safe, clean, and supportive living environment
• Accurately maintaining case notes, daily summaries, and incident reports in the Client Management System (CMS)
• Collaborating with Youth Justice Services, Aboriginal elders, families, and community stakeholders

What's on Offer

• Full-time, permanent position – 38 hours per week
• $88, superannuation + generous salary packaging benefits
• Supportive, values-driven team culture focused on collaboration and respect
• Ongoing training, development, and supervision opportunities
• The chance to make a real impact in the lives of young people and their communities

You'll Need

Essential:

• Relevant qualifications in Psychology, Social Work, Youth Work, Mental Health, Community Services, or Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD)
• Experience working with at-risk young people, including those with challenging behaviours
• Strong communication, conflict resolution, and behavioural management skills
• Understanding of culturally appropriate and trauma-informed practice
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Administrative and computer literacy
• Current C or A class Driver's Licence, Working with Children Check, National Police Clearance (within 3 months), and First Aid Certificate
• Department of Justice Clearance - we will help you obtain this, the clearance can take up to 6 weeks

Desirable:

• Knowledge of factors underlying offending behaviour and youth justice issues
• Understanding of foetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) and willingness to undertake training
• Mental Health First Aid certification
• An interest in practical or recreational activities (e.g. craft, gardening, cooking, woodwork)

Next Steps

If you're passionate about empowering young people to make positive life choices and thrive within their communities, we'd love to hear from you.

We Strongly Encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants.

As this role works closely with Aboriginal young people and families, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. HOPE is committed to creating a culturally safe and inclusive workplace where all staff feel valued and supported.

Apply now with your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and motivation for this role.