The Role:
Are you an experienced Educator, looking to embark on your new adventure focusing on providing support Youth At Risk? If so, we have an exciting opportunity within Communicare’s Alternative Education Program for a very passionate Educator to come on board as a Mentor4U Youth Mentor.
Mentor4U is funded by the Department of Education and helps break down barriers for severely at-risk secondary school aged students, who experience a range of complex issues, impacting their ability to attend mainstream school. When youth are disengaged from school for significant periods of time, Mentor4U can help them navigate any challenges they may be facing and get them back on track to reach their education and personal goals.
Mentor4U Mentors provide safe, non-judgmental support, in an environment such as a young person’s home, local library or community centre, working one on one with them to build the skills, attitude, confidence, and abilities they need to continue through to further education or employment.
As a Mentor4U Youth Mentor you will be responsible for supporting students in gaining essential life skills, through a range of external activities. You will create a supportive learning environment to help students participate in learning modules through the Certificates in General Education for Adults.
This position will be offered on a fixed term part time basis working 45.6 hours per fortnight. This role will be located in Cannington; however, daily travel to outreach locations is required.
Who Are We?
Since opening our doors in 1977, our passion for delivering high quality, people-focused support services has continued to flourish. In May 2020, we became the new custodian of White Ribbon Australia, establishing a national footprint for the organisation.
We remain committed to growing a workforce that celebrates diversity and seeks to inspire and empower the people we serve.
While we’ve changed a lot over the past 45 years, our values – Hope, Opportunity, Perseverance and Equality – remain at the very heart of everything we do.
This is your chance to join an organisation with an exceptional team culture, driven by a commitment to diversity, respect and fairness.
Selection Criteria
- Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
- Tertiary Qualification in Education and/or Certificate II General Education for Adults (must hold or be willing to obtain)
- Relevant experience in working with disengaged and at-risk young people in an educational setting.
- Intermediate computer, numeracy, and literacy skills.
- Intermediate organisational skills with the ability to prioritise competing tasks.
- Intermediate communication and problem-solving skills.
- Intermediate customer service skills.
- Intermediate understanding of external agencies supporting young people.
- Satisfactory Police clearance (not older than 6 months from the issue date)
- Unrestricted drivers’ licence
- Working With Children Check
- Current First Aid Certificate - Desirable but not Essential
What we can offer you
- Generous NFP salary packaging opportunities (option to package up to $15,900 for general living expenses and an additional $2,650 for entertainment benefits per annum)
- Extra Leave - 5 days of extra paid leave per annum (pro rata for part time)
- Paid parental leave policy.
- Family Domestic Violence and Abuse (FDVA) leave, financial assistance and structured support for any employees who have experienced FDVA incidents.
- Discounted Health Insurance with HBF
- Free, confidential counselling services through our Employee Assistance Program
- Annual Flu Vaccination Program
How to apply
Please submit a resume and a cover letter that addresses our Selection Criteria. Applications close 9th June 2024.
White Ribbon Workplaces are centres of respect and proactivity in relation to the safety of women in the workplace and the community.
Communicare encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQI+ and people living with disabilities.
Short listing will commence immediately. We reserve the right to close the position without notice. Unsolicited resumes and contact from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
$58 to $65 hourly
Full-time