This is an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander identified position.

Marist180 (www.marist180.org.au) is a not-for-profit organisation committed to creating positive change for vulnerable young people and their families. Marist180 is now seeking applications from experienced and passionate Youth Workers. 

The Youth Worker is a member of a broader therapeutic team that work together to support each young person living in accommodation with their day-to-day activities, and achieve their individual personal, living and social skills, while acting as a mentor who engages positive change and discourages anti-social behaviours.

Primary accountabilities of the role of Youth Worker include, but are not limited to:

• Support the implementation of each young person’s case plan in collaboration with the House Manager and other stakeholders involved in the care of the young person.
• Engage with, develop and maintain effective communication and positive relationship with the young people in care to develop a positive mentoring relationship.
• Assist with the development of personal and living skills through encouragement and promotion of positive self-care, food, hygiene, and financial practices.
• Assist with the development of educational, vocational and social skills through encouraging participation in leisure, recreational, sporting and community activities.
• Provide assistance with and encourage the young person in care with their day to day activities.
• Establish an appropriate balance between the needs of a young person and the needs of the group.
• Assist each young person to effectively manage their own behaviour through self-awareness and strengths-based approach in line with Marist180 guidelines.
• Respond appropriately to challenging behaviours or incidents and ensuring the safety of young people at risk of harm.
• Maintain documentation and records as per Marist180 procedures, including completing accurate and timely reports, communications, timesheets, financial records.
• Contribute to a positive, safe and productive workplace, including reporting of safety concerns and ensuring house is safe and clean.
• Engage in reflective supervision with house manager and participate in learning/ development opportunities.
• Complete set house tasks assigned for effective house management and respond to reasonable directions from house manager and care team.