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Form of workSupport young people by developing relationships, increasing self-esteem, and coping mechanisms, and delivering practical workplace experience......
A Taste of Paradise Organic Farm (ATOP) is set in a peaceful valley near Berry, on the South Coast of NSW. The organisation is a Not-for-Profit charity which has been operating since 1999 under the capable and caring watch of founders Tim and Andrea Francis and a small and dedicated team of employees and volunteers. Our program is based on mentoring young people, mainly at-risk or disadvantaged, in a farm environment.
ATOP operates a day program which incorporates Assisted Animal Therapy, One-on-One mentoring, and the development of Horticultural and Agricultural skills. Young people aged five to eighteen years are referred to ATOP's programs by Government and welfare agencies, as well as individuals from the community.
ATOP's programs are designed to support young people by developing relationships, increasing self-esteem, and coping mechanisms, and delivering practical workplace experience, which are the steppingstones for healthier relationships and lives. Using the natural environment, both plants and animals, has provided the young people we assist with the most positive achievable outcomes, as they develop these skills in a safe and nurturing environment. We employ a genuine farm-based approach, which means that the skills they learn can be transferred to real life situations.
We are looking to appoint additional mentors to become part of our team. This is an exciting role that requires passion and dedication. Although these are casual positions, there may be opportunities for them to become full time roles in the future.
Ideally, the successful applicants will have experience in working with young people in a mentoring role, and will also be familiar with basic agricultural practices, as the mentoring sessions are carried out in a farm environment and include the young person participating in animal care and gardening tasks. On the job training will be provided.
Team members will be expected to contribute to general farm work and in the upkeep of the farm property and livestock as they work alongside young people. This may include fairly heavy manual labour, including the handling of cattle, goats and poultry, and maintenance of fencing and equipment, which would necessitate a reasonably high level of fitness.
Hours: Casual
Goal: To ensure that young people within ATOP's programs, are effectively supported and equipped.
Tasks and Responsibilities:
a. Work one-on-one with young people to achieve life changing outcomes.
b. Develop and implement mentoring support plans customised for each young person.
c. Maintain files associated with young people, in confidence, including regular written reporting to referring bodies.
d. Assist with general farm work alongside young people.
e. Attend training as required
Key Selection Criteria:
The successful applicant will have:
- Qualifications and experience working with young people with a disability or at-risk. Qualifications could include:
- Certificate 4 or Diploma in Youth Work
- Certificate 4 or Diploma in Community Services
- And/ or relevant qualifications in Horticulture and Agriculture.
- The ability to build and maintain professional, caring, relationships of trust, with young people.
- An awareness of the needs of young people in general.
- Strong communication and people skills.
- Experience working in a team and the ability to work independently.
- The ability to self-direct, manage time effectively, and remain well organised.
- A current Working with Children's check and a National Police Records Check before commencing role.
Remuneration
Remuneration will be structured using the Social and Community Services award.
How to Apply:
Please submit a copy of your Resume and provide 3 references. A mentor application will be forwarded to applicants before an interview.
Applications will be assessed as received.
Web Address is www.atasteofparadise.org.au
