Community Development (Community Services & Development)Full timeThe primary purpose of this position is to work alongside young people transitioning out of Out of Home Care (OOHC) services to support and mentor them to develop networks and skills for independence and successful community living.The role of the Education & Employment Mentor is to build an understanding of the young person's history, interests, ability and aptitude to motivate the client to create and implement an education and/or employment plan with the purpose of achieving engagement in sustained learning and/or earning opportunities.Job tasks and responsibilitiesActing as a personal coach, the Education & Employment Mentor actively motivates and supports the young person to achieve plan goals, including supporting the young person to build appropriate study or work skills, providing avenues for employment engagement, develop strategies to address barriers to engagement and celebrating achievements against plan goals.Mentors also liaise with local businesses to develop relationships to enhance opportunities for work experience or employment opportunities for young people and work closely with education and training providers and registered training organisations (RTO's) to provide support to the providers supporting our young people.This role is a full-time fixed term contract; initially until June 2026; and travel for work purposes will be required across the New England region.Skills and experienceYou will ideally be an enthusiastic, knowledgeable individual with a heart for working alongside young people to assist them to develop necessary education or employment skills and motivate them to achieve their learning and earning goals.You will show flexibility in your approach with a focus on creating a trusting relationship with young person/s but with a clear goal of achieving planned outcomes and ensuring young people remain engaged in education or employment options on an ongoing basis and as a condition of participation in the Initiative.You will demonstrate cultural competence in your approach and interactions at all times and will adhere to Foundations Care Ltd core practice and policy frameworks, engaging in self-learning or training opportunities to further your knowledge and skills.You will bring your knowledge and networking skills and demonstrate an ability to focus solely on building resources and strategies to improve education and employment opportunities for young people in their communities.You will work alongside the young person and with related education and employment stakeholders, liaising with Initiative colleagues as necessary to ensure young people are, and remain, actively engaged in education and/or employment.Training/QualificationsMinimum Cert IV in related fields of Human and/or Community ServicesPlease note appointment to this role is subject to the following compulsory screening checks:National Police CheckNSW – Working with Children CheckWhat we can offer you:Salary packagingOngoing training and career development opportunitiesFlexible working and family friendly environmentProfessional supervision and supportEmployee Assistance ProgramHow to apply:Please click APPLY NOW and include in your application a copy of your resume and a cover letter addressing your suitability for the role.Foundations Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from First Nations Peoples and people from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds.Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately and the position may close earlier than stated if a suitable candidate has been found in that time.We thank you in advance for your time, please note only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.EnquiriesIf you are experiencing technical difficulties or require any further information about the role, please contact our Human Resources & Support team at #J-18808-Ljbffr