Mission Australia

2 weeks ago

Perth, Australia WANADA Full time

Mission Australia – Residential Youth Worker

Join the team at DAYS and make a meaningful difference to our vulnerable youth in our community. Addiction isn’t a choice, but recovery is.

$75,545 + super + not for profit salary packaging benefits Permanent Term Full Time Contract  Location: Carlisle WA 6101 Rewarding work – every day you know you’re making a real difference

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

Here is your chance to provide holistic and trauma-informed support to young people accessing residential services and contribute to the positive outcomes aligned with the service contracts and values of Mission Australia. The Drug and Alcohol Youth Service (DAYS) offers a safe and supportive short-stay residential environment for young people aged 12-21 years to manage their withdrawal from alcohol and other drugs or to take time out from environmental influences and pressures.

Based in Carlisle, the Residential Youth Worker role requires a focus on alcohol and other drug (AOD) support for the DAYS Residential Rehabilitation. You will need to draw on your experience and initiative when working with young people in rehabilitation who often face complex issues.

This role supports a 7-day, 24-hour rotating roster with a combination of 12-hour day and night shifts, typically working 4 days on with 3 days off each week.

Your Key Responsibilities

Develop relationships with young people adhering to boundaries of care practice Support client to progress towards achieving their goals Assist with meal preparation and 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 Support young people to self-administer medications Informal Counselling

Requirements for Success

With a strong background in the child, youth & family, and AOD sectors you will be confident in your assessment processes and trauma informed practices. Other requirements include:

A degree or diploma in Youth Work, Psychology, or 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) covering weekends and public holidays. The ability to work collaboratively as part of a team to provide positive outcomes Demonstrated professional approach to maintaining professional boundaries Must have Full driver licence with no restrictions

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 prioritise the safety and wellbeing of everyone, both within our team and the individuals we serve.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment. We actively support and encourage people of all backgrounds; gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background, disability, religion, and sexual orientation to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. So, whoever you are, if you’re skilled and actively support our purpose and values, you would be welcome at Mission Australia.

If you live with disability and require support to submit your application, please email talentattraction@missionaustralia.com.au or visit our Careers page for additional contact details.

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:

Make a meaningful difference to the lives of Australians in need Not-for-profit salary packaging, reducing your tax (details via AccessPay) Free external, confidential counselling and access to chaplaincy support. Volunteering opportunities Extra leave available including an additional public holiday, additional annual leave day on your work anniversary and the opportunity to purchase further annual leave.

How To Apply

To be considered for this opportunity, click ‘apply’ and send your application today

As a committed Circle Back Initiative employer, we will respond to your application.

Applications for this role are shortlisted as received and we are interviewing through the advertising period.
Apply quickly to be considered for this exciting and diverse role

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