ParentsNext Mentor Full time TAREE
ParentsNext Mentors will assist parents with children 6 months to 6 years to prepare for employment & education.
Summary about this job
Employment Services
Company: CHESS
Location: Port Macquarie & Mid North Coast
Work type: Full Time
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Phone: +61-2-2329-5178
Fax: +61-7-3283-4386
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Detail information about job ParentsNext Mentor Full time TAREE. Terms and conditions vacancy
- Career Opportunity TAREE
- New roles
- Make a difference in your community
About CHESS
CHESS Employment is a high performing employment specialist providing disability employment & NDIS services. CHESS is proudly local. We believe in the untapped potential of our job seekers, the skills and professionalism of our staff and the importance of community collaboration.
The Opportunity
We are currently seeking a switched on self-starter for our ParentsNext program in Taree.
Parents eligible for the targeted ParentsNext service will receive tailored assistance to identify education and employment goals, develop a pathway to reach those goals and connect with local services in their local community.
The Role will see you engaged in the following:
Collaborating with participants to help them find a 'Strong Life" by working with participants, their families and communities.
Working with parents, families and communities to identify strengths and areas for growth.
You will be making a difference in the lives of disadvantaged individuals in your community by assisting with goal setting and career planning.
You will engage in group work with elders, community leader and employers.
You will assist with access to pathways such as counselling, parenting skills, legal aid. Each person’s needs are different and unique and you will work closely with them to ensure the service is culturally diverse and appropriate for the person’s needs.
The Opportunity & Benefits
- Apart from working with amazing, dedicated people, our benefits include:
- Competitive above award salaries
- A Flex Day per month
- 10% Super
- Salary packaging to increase your take home income
- Training & Career development opportunities
- A friendly, supportive, team environment
Criteria:
Essential:
- Demonstrated experience working with young parents
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent customer service skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills and able to adapt style to suit audience
- Ability to network and engage with community stakeholders and established local networks
- Self-motivated, enthusiastic and reliable work style
Desirable:
- Candidates with relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience within the Employment Services, Training, Rehabilitation, or Community Services or a similar type sector are highly desirable.
- Experience liaising and or working with First Nation Australian community and Culturally and Linguistically Diverse groups would be highly regarded.
- Candidates will also be required to have a drivers licence and a Police Check and Working with Children’s check.
How to Apply:
1) Please apply via seek APPLY button below
2) Attach your resume
3) Attach a covering letter addressing the Essential & Desirable criteria as above.
CHESS is an EEO Employer and encourages applications from First Nation Australians, people of culturally diverse backgrounds, people with disabilities & our LGBTI community.
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