Youth Mentor
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Posted on:
9 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About Us
Hope Community Services is a leading Western Australian community service organisation delivering culturally responsive trauma-informed programs across youth justice mental health family violence disability and community development.
Through the Justice Alliance Metro (JAM) program HOPE works in close partnership with the Department of Justice to support young people involved in the youth justice system to build skills resilience and positive futures. Our work is grounded in our values of Diligence Courage Collaboration and Optimism.
About the Role
We are seeking a Youth Mentor to work alongside Youth Justice Services (YJS) in Armadale. This is an independent co-located role within the Youth Justice office focused on building trusted relationships and supporting young people to achieve positive outcomes in life skills health development and bail compliance where required.
You will mentor a small caseload of young people advocate for their needs and work closely with Youth Justice Officers and community partners to support meaningful change.
What Youll Do
- Build strong trust-based relationships with young people
- Mentor up to 8 young people to achieve goals in their Youth Justice case plans
- Support life skills wellbeing and positive decision-making
- Advocate for young people and connect them with services
- Work collaboratively with Youth Justice and local stakeholders
- Provide outcome-focused reporting using trauma-informed practice
What Youll Bring
Essential:
- Cert IV / Diploma (or studying) in Youth Work Community Services Mental Health or AOD OR 3 years relevant experience
- Experience or strong willingness to work with at-risk young people with complex needs
- Trauma-informed strengths-based youth-centred approach
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
- Drivers licence Working with Children Check Police Certificate DoJ clearance & First Aid
Desirable:
- Experience working with young people in the justice system
- Knowledge of FASD and therapeutic crisis intervention
Whats on Offer
- Competitive pay at $88090.08 per annum super
- Permanent full-time role 38 hours per week (Mon-Fri)
- Meaningful work with real impact in the community
- Supportive leadership and strong interagency partnerships
- Values-led organisation committed to safety inclusion and cultural respect
Apply Now
If youre passionate about supporting young people to change their story wed love to hear from you. Apply with your resume and a short cover letter outlining your experience and motivation. If youre shortlisted you will be contacted for an initial phone call and virtual interview.
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.
Key Skills
- Developmental Disabilities Experience
- Behavior Management
- Computer Skills
- Conflict Management
- Autism Experience
- Case Management
- Teaching
- Curriculum Development
- Child Protective Services
- Experience with Children
- Mentoring
- Word Processing
