Who We Are Yilabara is an Aboriginal owned employment and training company focused on driving economic independence for Aboriginal people and their communities. We deliver a range of government funded employment programs and provide consulting services for businesses and organisations working to improve Indigenous employment outcomes.
Yilabara is committed to being an employer of choice for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply for this key position.
The Role It is an exciting time at Yilabara as we are expanding the services we offer community. We are looking for two Parent Pathway Mentors to join our Dubbo team. Our Mentors will assist parents of young children plan and prepare for employment by the time their youngest child reaches school age. Mentors will work with parents and help them access a board range of external services and complementary programs that consider their individual needs. Services and supports will assist parents meet individual needs and goals, help them to care for their family and address both vocational and non-vocational barriers such as legal, personal (domestic violence), health and environmental (housing) issues.
Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Assisting parents prepare for employment by the time their youngest child reaches school ageUtilise program framework to help parents identify their education and employment goalsWork with empathy and be non-judgemental in the development of an individualised Plan for each parentWork with parents to identify and address non-vocational barriers such mental health, drug and alcohol rehabilitation, domestic violence and housing. Advise on support services available to address such barriers and assist with referral and connection with services.Refer parents to appropriate activities and services to address vocational barriers and improve their work readinessRefer parents to appropriate education programs to improve or develop skills or obtain relevant qualifications required to achieve individuals employment goalsAssist with employment search skills including resume and application preparation, and job searching to identify appropriate opportunitiesActively assist parents though frequent engagement and tailored support including job searching, interview coaching, reverse marketing to employer and referrals to relevant support servicesEssential Criteria Experience in similar position utilising a strengths and trauma informed approach to developing and supporting the achievement of individualised client support plans High level written and verbal communication skills including the capacity to communicate professionally at all levelsKnowledge and lived experience of the cultural practices, values and issues that affect Aboriginal people in today's societyAbility to maintain efficient administrative and organisational systemsAbility to use information technology, records management and communication systemsAbility to build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external business units and suppliersProven strong relationship building and interpersonal skills Demonstrated ability to management competing demands, prioritise and meet deadlinesAbility to work independently and as a member of a high performing teamValid National Police and Working With Children (WWCC) ChecksValid Current Drivers license [min P2]These are exciting opportunities to make a significant contribution to a growing Aboriginal organisation with a commitment to Closing the Gap for Aboriginal people.
Applications for this role:
must include a cover letter addressing the essential criteriaclose 10am Monday 25 November 2024will be progressively reviewed and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.If you have any questions about the role or just want to know more about this exciting opportunity please contact Jennayah Knight on ********