• Location:  Browns Plains
• Contract Type:  Part-Time Permanent Contract ( 30.4hrs p/w)

Join the passionate team at Workways delivering employment services across Australia!

Play a key role in our team in a purpose driven Not for Profit organisation dedicated to making a positive social and economic difference in our communities.

Who are we?

Workways Australia - we get people connected. We’re a high, not-for-profit organisation delivering employment, environmental, youth and community services throughout Victoria, NSW, ACT and Queensland. Workways is a community focused organisation committed to making a positive social and economic difference for those living and working in our communities.

Key tasks of the Employability Skills Development Coach:

• Direct engagement of people in Career Planning, Strengths Assessments, accessing support services, training and programs.
• Direct delivery of group-based employability skills training.
• Conduct intensive, regular face-to-face meetings with parents.
• Prepare parents for work and educate them on employer expectations, which may include utilising internal and external complementary services to advance job readiness.
• Support parents to increase their compliance requirements including attendance and participation in training and programs.
• Develop tailored Job Plans for people and ensure they are reviewed regularly to reflect their circumstances.
• Ensure all contractual requirements are met, including timely recording of file notes, reporting of outcomes, and resulting of appointments in the Employment Services System (ESS) or other third-party software programs.
• Ensure all parents have a professional and appropriate resume tailored to the needs of each person (including checking validity of references).
• Work with parents to prepare job applications for relevant employment opportunities.

About the role:

The Parents Next Employability Skills Development Coach (ESDC) will be part of a dynamic and innovative team responsible for actively engaging and providing direct employment coaching to parents of young children; offering guidance, career support and advocacy.

ESDCs will use a strengths-based assessment approach to focus on the abilities and aspirations of parents to maximise a sense of job choice and control over their employment pathway.

To be successful in this role, you will have: 

• Cert IV Training and Assessment or relevant training accreditation.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in youth work, employment services (youth specialist), case management or other related fields, or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated experience working in a Youth Work, Case Management, Employment Services or related industry, preferably with some experience in working with Mental Health and /or Alcohol and other drug issues.
• Proficiency in computer applications including Windows, MS Office Suite, Internet and Information Management systems.
• Ability to work effectively independently or as part of a team and contribute to team and organisational goals.
• You will possess excellent communication skills and be able to engage with a variety of stakeholders in a professional manner.

What we can offer: 

A competitive salary, attractive salary packaging and employment conditions, staff development programs, Health & Well Being initiatives including the Employee Assistance Program.

To apply for this position, and to obtain a position description outlining Key Selection Criteria, please click Apply Now to enter our online recruitment portal. Applications must include a resume, cover letter and quote the Job ID (21579).
 
Applications will close early is a suitable candidate is found.

Workways Australia Limited ACN 141 659 734.

Please note that the successful applicant will be subject to a satisfactory Police check and WWVC/WWCC/Blue Card (as required per State/Territory) as a pre-condition of employment.

Aboriginal, South Sea and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged to apply for this position.

If you have any questions regarding the role please contact [email protected] using the subject line: Development Coach - Parents Next Employability Skills enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Workways Australia Limited ACN 141 659 734.

Workways Australia Ltd respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Victoria, New South Wales, Australian Capital Territory and Queensland, and pays its respect to the ongoing living cultures of Aboriginal peoples.

To view the Position Description, see our website.

A full Position Description is also attached below.