Site Leader
To organise and coordinate Youth Space West by leading and working with others in providing a dynamic experiential learning environment.
Summary about this job
Child Welfare, Youth & Family Services
Company: Employment Options Inc
Location: Adelaide
Work type: Casual/Vacation
Salary: $40.73 - $43.75 per hour, depending on experience
Phone: +61-8-5049-4903
Fax: +61-8-6058-8974
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Detail information about job Site Leader. Terms and conditions vacancy
Employment Options is a Public Benevolent Institution with a mission to help vulnerable and disadvantaged people to access the employment, education or training they need to achieve their life goals. We have provided youth, career and employment services with funding from the Commonwealth and SA State Governments since 1997, delivering assistance including case management, mentoring and coaching, career development support, training, life skills programs, work experience, and job search advice and support to disengaged and at-risk young people.
Employment Options experiential learning centres are for young people who face challenges with mainstream schooling, providing a program of project participation, case management and mentoring, and career development/pre-employment skills development. Each centre's core values include letting the young person's interest drive the kinds of projects which they select to work on/in. Our centre's philosophy is based on the concept of co-production, where young people are not just 'participants' but are equal partners and co-creators of their experience at either centre.
Employment Options invites those with a background and qualifications in youth work, social work, psychology or career development to apply for this Site Leader role.
To be considered for this position, you will:
- Be innovative and creative with practical skills to share
- Have knowledge and understanding of issues affecting young people's engagement with and participation in learning and employment
- Have knowledge and understanding of DECD Flexible Learning Options (FLO) Case Management and Flexible Learning Program services
- Manage time effectively, plan and organise workloads, including site staff and volunteers
- Be able to maintain confidentiality
- Ensure health and safety risks related to projects are assessed and controlled to avoid harmful situations
- Develop and deliver a range of learning programs
- Have a current SA drivers licence
Employment is subject to no adverse findings from criminal history screening check.
Employment Options is an equal opportunity employer. People from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
For further details or to express your interest, please contact Fiona Harley on 8388 6600 or email [email protected].