Volunteer Employment Advisor - Auburn, Australia - Asylum Seekers Centre

Asylum Seekers Centre

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Auburn, Australia

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Olivia Brown

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Description

Providing one-on-one support to people seeking asylum as they strive to achieve their employment, training and education goals.

30th May, 2024:

Position:
Job Advisor

Program Area:
Employment Service

Purpose / Objective

Employment Advisors volunteer in the ASC Employment Hub, providing one-on-one support to people seeking asylum as they strive to achieve their employment, training and education goals.

Reports to:

Employment Coordinator

Commitment Period:

Minimum 6 months

Commitment Requested:

At least one fortnightly coaching shift with clients
4 hours per fortnight, Monday to Friday, Flexible.
ASC Newtown Office
Weekly commitment preferred
Attendance at volunteer training and meetings.

Duties & Responsibilities

Support people who attend the ASC Employment Hub to:
Conduct employment assessments
Develop resumes and cover letters, utilising ASC templates.
Develop online profiles e.g. Seek, Jora, LinkedIn.
Prepare for job interviews.
Complete preemployment paperwork.
Identify and/or enrol in relevant work readiness and training opportunities.
Collect and record information in our database about a person's education and training, skills and experience, English proficiency and readiness for work.
Link people with relevant internal and external supports or services as appropriate.
Provide assistance from a peoplecentred and strengthsbased perspective.
Record the details of your meetings in our database and keep records updated.
Engage in peertopeer briefing and debriefing sessions with fellow volunteers and ASC staff to continually improve our Service.
Attend team meetings and training sessions, when needed.

Selection Criteria

A sound understanding of the Australian job seeking and employment landscape.
Strong customer service and communication skills including active listening, relationship building, problemsolving, efficiency, empathy and collaboration.
Experience in working with people from various backgrounds and cultures.
An understanding of issues affecting people seeking asylum in Australia.
An understanding of, or willingness to learn about, traumainformed practice.
Intermediate computer skills; confidence using Google products (Mail, Calendar and Drive) and confidence using (or willingness and ability to learn) how to use a database.
Ability to work collaboratively and thoughtfully with other team members.
Flexibility and willingness to think outside the box and take initiative.
Ability to adhere to our code of conduct and boundaries and confidentiality policies.
Strong prioritisation and time management skills, and attention to detail.
Experience in coaching, mentoring and/or training is beneficial.

General Conditions

All ASC staff and volunteers are required to:

Adhere to ASC's vision, purpose and values
compassion, connection, collaboration, innovation, and people-centred
Act at all times in accordance with ASC's Code of Conduct and Child Protection Policies
Comply with Work, Health and Safety systems
Comply with Incident Management Procedures and Emergency protocols
Demonstrate respectful and welcoming behaviour with all people at ASC in culturally appropriate ways
Have received at least two doses of the COVID19 vaccine.
Support a childsafe organisation by undertaking an NSW Working with Children Check prior to commencement and ensuring it is uptodate

Please ensure that you include a cover letter addressing each of the selection criteria.