Employment Mentor
We are seeking applications for an Employment Mentor from candidates who identify as being from Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent.
Job Description:
This is a full-time maximum term position based at our Blacktown location, to support job seeker clients who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, to address/overcome barriers to employment.
The successful applicant will provide individualised support, assistance and guidance to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander job seekers addressing/overcome barriers to employment and ensuring that they gain suitable employment opportunities within an appropriate time frame.
* Negotiate, monitor and review the delivery of employment support services for clients
* Case management of a caseload of job seekers, reverse marketing candidates, job search training and supporting employers as they take on candidates who identify as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person
Key Selection Criteria:
To apply for this position, please address the following key selection criteria:
* Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the local Aboriginal community and knowledge of the Aboriginal concept of social and emotional well-being, culture and wisdom
* Some case management or client liaison experience, including work with Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islanders and the challenges they face
* A current valid Driver's Licence will be required for this role
* A current Working With Children Check (Employee)
* A working knowledge and understanding of employment support services, specifically for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander cohort and the challenges they face
* Demonstrated knowledge of current labour market trends
* Demonstrated record of success in placement of job seekers into employment or experience in a similar role
* Demonstrated ability to provide comprehensive job seeker assessment, identifying barriers to employment and preparing individual career or job plans
* Proven ability to motivate clients, and advocate and negotiate on their behalf
* Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills
* Demonstrated analytical and problem solving skills to implement innovative job seeker focused solutions to gain employment
* Strong time management, organisational and well-developed computer skills
* Demonstrated positive values of integrity, reliability, teamwork and professionalism consistent with AMES Vision and demonstrated commitment to the quality and continuous improvement principles
* Ability to speak a second language will be highly regarded
Benefits:
Regular performance feedback and performance review process, Supportive environment and caring work culture with work/life balance, Cultural Diversity, Salary packaging including superannuation, Novated Leases, laptops, mobile phones, professional development, subscriptions and memberships, and briefcases, Flare Employee Discounts Program, 17.5% Annual Leave Loading
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