Youth Pathway Adviser

Summary about this job

Detail information about job Youth Pathway Adviser. Terms and conditions vacancy

About the organisation

Jesuit Social Services is a social change organisation working to build a just society where all people can live to their full potential.

Since 1977, we’ve provided services in some of the most disadvantaged in our community.

We place a high priority on advocacy and are a leader in policy development and research.

About the program

Jesuit Social Services has a history of investing in programs to support people to transition into education, training and jobs. Both experience and research tells us that one of the most reliable pathways out of disadvantage and most effective ways of connecting with the broader community is through employment.

The Skills First Reconnect Program is a Victorian Government initiative that funds the provision of a range of supports for high needs learners to sustain their engagement with learning and build the resilience and capacity necessary to successfully transition into formal learning and training that leads to jobs.

About the role

The Youth Pathway Adviser will support participants on Intensive Bail (IB) and Youth Control Orders (YCOs) who have a requirement to undertake vocational education and training as part of their order. We are looking for a positive person with a relevant tertiary qualification and/or demonstrated skills and experience in working effectively in re engagement programs with young people experiencing substance misuse, homelessness, mental health concerns, violent or aggressive behaviours and other complex problems that may result in offending behaviour.

• Full Time
• Collingwood based, with ability to travel throughout Melbourne’s North West region, as required.

Candidate requirements:

To be successful in this role, candidates will require:

• Proven experience in, and/or knowledge of, Education and Training Systems and/or the Youth Justice and Adult Justice System, relevant legislation, processes and procedures and the ability to establish, and maintain positive and productive working arrangements with a range of stakeholders.
• An advanced understanding of the barriers that prevent young people successfully engaging and completing education.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate, liaise and engage with stakeholders in government, the private and the community sectors in a professional manner.
• Demonstrated experience or capacity in conducting holistic assessments including vocational and learning assessments that impact positively on participant’s development.
• An advanced understanding of the principles of case management and case work, and ability to complete holistic assessments of participants’ barriers in order to support and coordinate their education and training pathway plan.
• Ability to provide accurate and timely reports.
• Relevant Qualifications would be highly regarded.
• Be results driven, passionate about performance and able to meet KPIs.
• Understanding and sympathy with the mission and ethos of JSS.
• Computer literate (including Microsoft Office Suite), with skills and experience in using social networking media.
• Successful completion of a Police Check. Police Check will be conducted prior to commencement by JSS.
• A current Driver’s Licence, Working with Children’s Check card and access to a fully insured car are mandatory.

How to apply

Download the Position Description at our website www.jss.org.au

If you would like to find out more about the role please call Angela Angelopoulos , Coordinator - Skills First Reconnect Program at Jesuit Social Services on m: 0400 909 554

Applicants are asked to respond to the selection criteria in the Position Description – this response should be submitted within the body of your covering letter. Please also include the names and contact numbers of two referees. Please apply in confidence.

Applications close at 5pm on Thursday 19th July 2018

Jesuit Social Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing a family friendly working environment.  We embrace and value diversity in our workforce and all people for their unique identity.