Senior Parent Mentor

Vor 7 Tagen


Melbourne, Österreich Workskil Australia Ltd Vollzeit

Be part of an exciting new program Work a 9-day fortnight Make a genuine impact helping parents of young children Salary Packaging options
Workskil Australia is excited to announce we will be part of the new Parent Pathways Program across Australia

We are the nation's largest not-for-profit employment services provider, and for over 40 years, we've helped individuals find work and achieve sustained financial and social self-reliance.
The Parent Pathways Program is a free pre-employment program that helps parents and guardians of young children to build skills and confidence and prepare for the workforce.

The program aims to address any challenges or concerns within the parent's immediate family to enable them to focus on the future and identify areas of interest and set career goals.
Further support with building skills and gaining qualifications is also provided.
Services are tailored to meet parents' needs and support them in overcoming personal barriers and become ready to find work or enter further education when the time is right.

How will a Senior Parent Mentor assist parents through servicing of this program? Provide services to more complex parents who may be experiencing mental ill-health, housing insecurity, addiction, family and domestic violence, and traumaPerson-centred case management for eligible parents with young children to assist them to achieve their education and employment goalsAddress vocational and non-vocational needsSupporting parents' aspirations through tailored expertise and referring parents to internal and external services for further support where requiredEngage with community organisations to develop strong opportunitiesProvide a calm, respectful, welcoming, and child-friendly service to maintain engagementPractice an empathetic approach towards parents and their circumstances to help build trusted relationships to achieve positive outcomes
What skills and experience do Senior Parent Mentors need to possess to support parents back into the workforce? Empathy and understanding of parents experiencing disadvantage, trauma, and financial distressAbility to effectively work with a culturally diverse range of parents, employers, education and community service providers, and staffExcellent communication skillsExcellent writing skills to write resumes, cover letters, assessments, referrals, and case notesStrong Labour Market knowledgeA minimum Diploma level qualification in a relevant field such as (but not limited to) Social Work, Community Services, Employment Services, Education or Early Childhood Education and Care, Health or Society and Culture
This role is being offered on a full-time, fixed-term contract covering parental leave until 30 September 2025.
The Application Process
If the Senior Parent Mentor role is of interest to you and you're genuinely interested in making a difference, we'd love to hear from you.
To apply, we'll need a resume and cover letter telling us why you're a fit for the role.

If you progress through our screening process, there are a few other requirements which we'll need for you to obtain as follows:
Working with Children Check (for relevant State of Operation)National Police ClearanceWorking Rights Check
Workskil Australia is an inclusive, equal opportunity employer and we particularly welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, applicants from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and applicants who have a disability.
We deliver a range of employment and community services to children, young people, and their families and are committed to creating a safe environment for children and young people in the delivery of these services.

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