Work Ready, Release Ready Mentor

About the Role We are actively seeking to employ a specialised role delivering our Work Ready, Release Ready (WRRR) service in Mount Gambier. You will support prisoners both pre-release and post-release from local prisons under the Work Ready, Release Ready program. You will work with prisoners pre and post release to engage in services to transition smoothly into society with the aim of preventing re-offending. Work Ready, Release Ready Mentors will deliver sessions which will prepare prisoners for release, case manage prisoners and identify and address vocational and non-vocational support post release to these ex-offenders. You will source and support employment placement and six months or more of post-placement mentoring.This role is being offered on a full time, ongoing basis located at our Mount Gambier SiteYou'll also experience the work/life balance that comes with working a 9 day fortnight, with a dedicated and fixed day off every second week. You will still receive the remuneration of a full time employee in addition to the ability to salary sacrifice. This challenging role will be a well sought after opportunity so we encourage you to submit your application at your earliest convenience.A current driver's license is essential for this role as there will be significant travel required.About YouTo be successful in the role you will be able to:Demonstrated experience in a role that requires intensive mentoring to a disadvantaged cohort;Strong skills in data entry, ability to use the Microsoft Office suite (including Excel) and ability to type (minimum 30 words per minute);A high level of interpersonal skills, including the ability to engage with a wide range of services;Experience working in the prison system or with ex-offenders (desired).You will also be required to:Hold a current driver's licence;Pass a National Police Check and Vulnerable Persons Check;Have qualifications in Employment Services, social sciences with a minimum Certificate IV in a relevant discipline.