Youth Employment Coach

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Detail information about job Youth Employment Coach. Terms and conditions vacancy

An exciting opportunity exists for an Youth Employment Coach to engage with local employers, businesses and other local stakeholders to identify and source employment and work experience opportunities for young people participating in the Transition to Work program.

Summary of program and its objectives:

The Through School to Work transition area has a focus on developing programs that ensure that young people have the opportunity to engage in education, training and employment. The Youth Transitions department focusses on young people aged 15 and over, who are disconnected from education or employment, to make the crucial step into the world of work.

The Transition to Work (TTW) program provides young job seekers aged 15-21 with intensive one-on-one support to gain employment or to continue their education. Funded by the Australian Government, more information on this program may be accessed at https://www.employment.gov.au/transition-work

Main responsibilities of the role:   

The role of the Youth Employment Coach is to engage with local employers, businesses and other local stakeholders, to identify and source employment and work experience opportunities for young people participating in the TTW program.

The role forms part of the Youth Transitions team and works with the team and other key stakeholders in the ongoing development and delivery of the TTW program. The program will operate from the Frankston High Street Centre, the Brotherhood’s base for Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula where the High Street Education team works collaboratively with the local community to deliver Community VCAL and other education programs for young people.  Co-location with this team will enable natural synergies of benefit to young people in each program area by way of shared networks, community involvement, integrated support, and cross-referrals.

The respective roles have been designed to complement each other to realise the program goal of building the capacity of participants to identify their work aspirations and build their readiness to engage in further learning and/or work. Within each site, a strong collaborative working relationship and active communication between the roles is integral to the seamless delivery and support of the overall program. Further detail regarding program practice is included in the TTW Practice Guide, which all program staff members are expected to follow.

To meet the selection criteria, candidates will require:

• Relevant tertiary qualification and/or appropriate experience is essential – preferably in the youth, community, employment, or education sectors.
• Current Victorian driver’s licence.
• A depth of knowledge about the causes and consequences of youth unemployment and the kinds of strategies that are successful in helping young people follow pathways to work.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and managing professional employer relationships to achieve successful recruitment/reverse marketing of disadvantaged jobseekers and to research and identify new business opportunities.
• A proven track record in achieving employment outcomes for disadvantaged jobseekers with proven ability to identify employer needs and requirements and to successfully match prospective candidates to roles appropriate to their skills and capabilities.
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills to liaise with a broad range of people at all levels and from diverse backgrounds.  An ability to communicate effectively with people who have limited English skills is essential.
• Strong organisational and time management skills and an ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.
• Highly developed administration and computer skills and competency in Microsoft Programs.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as an effective team member to achieve goals.
• Understanding of and empathy with the values and ideals of the Brotherhood.

MANDATORY EMPLOYMENT CRITERIA

• Proof of eligibility to work in Australia is required
• A satisfactory Police Check is required. The Brotherhood will facilitate this process
• A Working with Children check is required for this position.  The Brotherhood will facilitate this process.

This is a full time 12 month maximum term position working 38 hours per week.

Salary will be in the range of $62,850 - $67,995 per annum, based on skills and experience plus superannuation. Attractive salary packaging provisions are available to increase take home pay.

A copy of the position description and screening questionnaire can be downloaded at https://www.bsl.org.au/about/careers/jobs/ . For further information about the role phone Rebecca Willmott on 0427 998 725.

To apply:

Applicants are required to submit a resume and complete the screening questionnaire. Applicants who do not complete the screening questionnaire will not be considered for shortlisting.

Email written applications to: [email protected]

Applications close: Tuesday 31 July 2018 at 5pm

The Brotherhood of St Laurence has a vision of an Australia free of Poverty. We embrace, and value, diversity of culture, working arrangements, sexual orientation and gender identity to ensure our workforce is representative of the community that we work within. We promote a workplace that actively seeks to include and welcome unique contributions of all people. We embrace and celebrate the value of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff, their skills and contribution to our organisation.  Applicants should be aware that as required, we conduct police and working with children checks as we acknowledge the importance of Child Safety.