Residential Youth Worker — 24/7 AOD Support (East Perth)

Mission Australia; Perth; On-site; AUD 59,000 - 84,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Rewarding work

Free counselling

Volunteering opportunities

Job summary

Mission Australia recruits for the DAYS program in East Perth. This on-site role involves 8-hour shifts across days, evenings, overnights and weekends as part of a 24/7 roster.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team to support young people aged 12–21 through AOD withdrawal in a safe, structured residential setting. The role emphasises trauma-informed care, safety and relapse prevention, with access to clinical support.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience working with young people aged 12–21 with AOD challenges.
• Relevant qualifications in youth work, community services, psychology, counselling or social work, or equivalent experience.
• Ability to engage young people with complex needs and build rapport.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day support to young people using a trauma-informed approach.
• Assist with withdrawal and crisis response.
• Support daily living tasks and personal care in residence.
• Facilitate educational groups and life skills programs.
• Oversee medication processes and documentation.
• Maintain case notes and contribute to handovers for continuity of care.
• Build relationships with families, carers and external services.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Crisis management

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Qualifications in youth work, community services, psychology, counselling, or social work

Tools

First Aid & CPR

Driver licence

Job description

Mission Australia recruits for the DAYS program in East Perth. This on-site role involves 8-hour shifts across days, evenings, overnights and weekends as part of a 24/7 roster.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team to support young people aged 12–21 through AOD withdrawal in a safe, structured residential setting. The role emphasises trauma-informed care, safety and relapse prevention, with access to clinical support.