Youth Mentor/Job Coach - Mareeba/Atherton (Mareeba Shire)

Youth Mentor/Job Coach
- Mareeba/Atherton AKG wants YOU to become a part of our Transition to Work Team! A Youth Mentor/Job Coach's Day involves:
- Supporting and understanding a caseload of youth's barriers
- Engage with young people in the local community to attract eligible participants to the service
- Attend local secondary schools to provide information to staff and students about Transition to Work
- Creating and sourcing education and employment opportunities for clients
- Supporting clients to identify their skills and abilities
- Conduct, create, tailor, and implement an individual service plan
- Building sustainable and long-lasting relationships with local employers, registered training organisations and community organisations
- Maintain accurate records for clients
- Ensuring our local youth hub provides a safe and welcoming setting for young people
- Participate in local community, employment and networking events and forums to promote the transition to Work program About You:
- Passionate about working with our clients and local community networks
- Excellent communication skills and positive attitude
- Experience working in a performance driven environment
- Qualification in Social or Youth Work (Desirable)
- Previous experience in Employment Services, particularly Transition to Work Being a part of the AKG team, you will be provided with a wide range of benefits including:
- Personal and professional development opportunities
- Rewarding and supportive cultureFrequent training and support to excel in the role
- Free Employee Assistance Program
- Access to novated car leasing
- Engage Wellbeing and Recognition Centre (Move, Munch, Money and Mind) To be considered you must:
- Have full working rights in Australia
- Have a current driver's licence and a comprehensively insured vehicle
- Complete an Australia History Criminal Check
- Must have a current Working with Children Check (Blue Card)
- Ability to work Monday to Friday
- 8:30am to 5:00pm Please note that people with a criminal record are not automatically barred from applying for this position, rather the relevance will be considered as it applies to our industry. AKG encourages applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures including Australian Defence Force Veterans and their Families, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander People, the LGBTQI+ community and people with a disability. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3q8320