• $49 per hour + super + penalties
• Casual Contract - 8hr Shift Work
• Location: Boorloo (East Perth) WA 6004
• 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 advocate for a fairer Australia, to meet the growing needs of people across the country. Together we're building hope and possibility for all. Find out more about us and our purpose.

Your Opportunity
The Drug and Alcohol Youth Service (DAYS) provides a safe and supported short-stay residential environment to help young people aged 12-21 years to manage their withdrawal from alcohol and other drugs and/or take time out from environmental influences and pressures.

This is an on-site position based in East Perth. The role requires a high alcohol and other drug (AOD) focus to support the DAYS Withdrawal services. You will be someone who has experience and initiative when working with young people participating in rehabilitation who often face complex issues. Using your knowledge of current youth issues to connect and engage with the young people using the service to support them to progress toward achieving their goals.

The service supports a 7-day, 24 hour rotating roster with a combination of day and overnight shifts.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Induct young people to the service advising them of the requirements, and their rights and responsibilities
• 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
• 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

• A degree in Social Welfare or a minimum of Certificate IV in community services in the child, youth & family, and AOD sectors 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 8-hour shifts covering a 7-day roster (combination of night and day shifts).
• The ability to work cooperatively as part of a team to provide positive outcomes.
• Demonstrated professional approach to maintaining professional boundaries.
• First Aid Certificate required
• 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.

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're making a real difference
• Free external, confidential counselling and access to chaplaincy support.
• Volunteering opportunities

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 [email protected] or visit our Careers page for additional contact details.

We strongly encourage applications from people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. For culturally safe support or assistance with your application, please contact us at [email protected]

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. Please apply as soon as possible to be considered. Thank you