Outreach Youth Employment Specialist - Robina, Australia - Mission Australia

Mission Australia

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Robina, Australia

2 weeks ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

$72k + super + salary packaging:

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Full Time, permanent opportunity:

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Location: Robina and surrounding areas:

Make a meaningful difference to the lives of Australians in need

Life at Mission Australia

When you join the team at Mission Australia, you become part of a community who are determined to end homelessness and ensure people in need can thrive.

United by our Christian purpose and values, we stand together with anyone who needs us, for as long as they need us.

Find out more about us and our purpose.

Mission Australia Transition to Work Program
This life changing Program helps young people aged between 15 to 24 transition to work or ongoing education. The program has a strong focus on providing support to those who have left school early, or who are having difficulty finding work after school, and helping them to develop the skills and confidence they need to move into work or ongoing education

Your Opportunity

Your key responsibilities will be to:

Demonstrate knowledge of the National Principals for Child Safe Organisations
Contribute to the successful development of the program through:
Conducting assessments to ascertain vocational and non-vocational barriers to employment
Providing career exploration support and assist with the development of employment goals
Providing young people with opportunities to develop their skill sets through individual sessions and group activities
Assist with the development and review of job plans and other contractual requirements
Develop strong relationships with internal and external service providers to assist with suitable initiatives for the participants
Work closely with the participants to agree and implement an appropriate action plan in accordance with the Job Plan
Supporting and monitoring the participants by maintain contact with them for the first 13 weeks of employment or education

Requirements for Success

Tertiary qualified or Diploma in a relevant field would be an advantage
Experience in Youth Services, Employment Services or case management would be desirable
Experience in working with vulnerable people / and or young people
Flexibility to travel across regions as required
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Computer proficient in MS Office packages and other operating systems

Before starting work with us, you will need to undertake a national police history check, qualifications, and referee checks, and have a clearance to work with children/vulnerable people and and have (or create) a myGovID account.

Our culture

Our innovative and inclusive culture will ensure you feel valued at Mission Australia as you help Australians in need and develop in your career.

We're committed to the safety and wellbeing of each other and the people we serve. We recognise and respect diversity.

So, whoever you are, if you're skilled and actively support our purpose and values, you would be welcome at Mission Australia.

Your benefits