Add expected salary to your profile for insightsAKG is now a Certified Great Place to Work 2024/2025Jobfind want you to become a part of our Transition to Work Team!A Youth Mentor/Employment Consultant's Day involves:Supporting and understanding a caseload of youth’s barriers and working together to develop education and employment goals while developing plans to support the individual to achieve these goalsEngage with young people in the local community to attract eligible participants to the serviceAttend local secondary schools to provide information to staff and students about Transition to Work, and support students who are exiting the school system to access Transition to Work ServicesCreating and sourcing education and employment opportunities for your clientsSupporting and helping your clients identify their skills, abilities, and secure sustainable employmentProviding and delivering a high level of customer service to our clients, employers, and stakeholdersBuilding rapport and supporting our clients to increase their capacity to secure suitable employment through training and other support servicesConduct, create, tailor, and implement an individual service plan with the client to support them through the employment journey and into sustainable employmentBuilding sustainable and long-lasting relationships with local employers, registered training organisations and community organisationsMaintain accurate records for clientsEnsuring our local youth hub provides a safe and welcoming environment for young peopleParticipate in local community, employment and networking events and forums to promote the transition to Work program, and build a network of local support services and employers and maximise successful outcomes for young peopleAbout You:Passionate about working with our clients and local community networksExcellent communication skills and positive attitudeExperience working in a performance driven environmentQualification in Social or Youth Work (Desirable)Previous experience in Employment Services, particularly Transition to WorkLife-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.Being a part of the Jobfind team, you will be provided with a wide range of benefits including:Personal and professional development opportunitiesRewarding and supportive cultureBirthday leave and diversity leaveFrequent training and support to excel in the roleFree Employee Assistance ProgramAccess to novated car leasingEngage Wellbeing and Recognition Centre (Move, Munch, Money and Mind)To be considered you must...Have full working rights in AustraliaHave a current driver’s licence and a comprehensively insured vehicleComplete an Australia History Criminal CheckMust have a current Working with Children Check (Blue Card)Ability to work Monday to Friday - 8:30am to 5:00pmPlease 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 recruitment@angusknight.com.au .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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