What we do

Jewish Care Victoria, a not-for-profit organisation, is the largest provider of aged and community services for the Jewish Community in Victoria. We are proudly celebrating over 170 years of service.

Our services include Aged Residential Care, Assessment Referral and Individual Support Services, Community Aged Care, Disability, Mental Health, Youth and Family Services and Holocaust Survivors Programs.

We take pride in delivering the highest level of service and being an equal opportunity employer.

About the role

We are now seeking an enthusiastic and team orientated individual to join as the Youth Mentoring Coordinator for the Individual & Family Support team to develop, implement, and coordinate the Youth Aspire program.

This position is part time for two days a week, and based at our St Kilda Road office although most activities are held in Community. We are looking for a skilled individual who understands the benefits of and values mentoring for young people, particular for those experiencing disadvantage.

Aspects of the role might include:

• Coordinate the Young Aspire program, workshops and meetings
• Recruit, train and provide supervision coaching and support to volunteer mentors.
• Work in collaboration with the Youth Mentoring Coordinator (Young Achievers Program) and Service Coordination team as required
• Contribute to development of program budgets, donor engagement reporting
• Participate in Jewish Care quality improvement plans

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Passion for working with young people including those who have experienced some disadvantage
• Tertiary qualifications in youth services or other relevant discipline.
• Knowledge of appropriate mentoring and coaching frameworks
• Experience in the coordination and delivery of youth development initiatives
• Experience working with diverse stakeholders and great problem-solving skills

Why come work for us?

Coming to work for Jewish Care is loaded with outstanding opportunities. Some of these opportunities will include:

• Professional development for all staff
• Ongoing opportunities to grow your career
• Flexibility and conditions not readily available elsewhere
• Outstanding work environments and a team culture that is welcoming and inclusive
• Market leading remuneration and the option of maximising your income with salary packaging.

If the role above and our organisation sound like something that you would like to know more about, then don't delay and click apply now. If you'd like to know more about the role and the opportunities available at Jewish Care, either visit our website at www.jewishcare.org.au, or call Troy Baker on 03 8517 9517 and ask the questions that are on your mind.

Jewish Care employ staff from all cultural and religious backgrounds and provide cultural and spiritual training in the Jewish Ethos. Our recruitment procedures reflect our commitment to the safety and protection of our clients. Relevant screening and police checks will be conducted.

Jewish Care proudly celebrates and warmly welcomes the rich diversity of our community and strives to be inclusive for all, including the LGBTI+ community.

Jewish Care acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders as the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we live and work. Our services and supports are provided on the lands of the Wurundjeri and Boonwurrung people, and we deeply respect and honour their ongoing cultural and spiritual connection to land, waters and community.