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About the Role
A Youth Mentor/Employment Consultant'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 environment for young people
* Participate in local community, employment and networking events and forums to promote the transition to Work program
Responsibilities
* Engage with and support youth to address barriers to employment
* Develop and implement client service plans and opportunities
* Build relationships with employers, RTOs and community organisations
* Maintain accurate client records and ensure a safe hub environment
* Represent the program at local events and forums
About You
* Passionate about working with 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
* Life-changing opportunities for individuals and committed workers for employers.
* We are an industry leader in employment, training, allied health, and post-employment services.
* Our highly dedicated staff are genuinely committed to empowering, supporting and assisting people to achieve their employment goals.
Benefits
* Personal and professional development opportunities
* Rewarding and supportive culture
* Birthday leave and diversity leave
* Frequent 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
* 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.
About AKG
AKG is an innovative employment services, community, health and education provider, underpinned by a unique partnership model.
Our family of businesses work together to empower individuals and communities, with a particular focus on disadvantaged communities including First Nations, youth and people living with a disability.
We are proud of our 30-year heritage and our achievements. So far, we have helped more than 1 million people to learn, find employment and discover new career opportunities.
At AKG we are empowered by our diversity. AKG are committed to providing a work environment where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. 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.
If you have accessibility requirements or require an adjustment to participate in our recruitment and selection process, please contact our talent team via email .
If this role speaks to you and you want to be a part of a high performing and collaborative team as well as the ability to build an amazing career with an organisation that fosters genuine growth and development, please apply today.
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Your application will include the following questions:
* Do you have a current Police Check (National Police Certificate) for employment?
* Do you have a current Australian driver's licence?
* Do you own or have regular access to a car?
* Do you have experience in employment services?
* Do you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander?
* Do you have experience in administration and customer service?
* When can you commence in the role?
* What is your expected annual salary?
* Do you have a paid employee blue card?
* Are you an Australian citizen or permanent resident?
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