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Form of workYouth Employment Support Worker - SLES
This role is full-time based in Cairns, QLD.
We are seeking a positive and dynamic Youth Support Worker to join our existing Team. This position will provide support to SLES (School Leaver Employment Supports) to participants by providing individualised and group based supports that encourage and increase engagement in the community, identify and work towards suitable employment along with various other skills to achieve their individual goals.
About Us:
National Joblink (NJL) is a not-for-profit organisation serving local communities for over 30 years throughout TAS, QLD & the Northern Territory. Today we provide a suite of services under the framework of Workforce Australia, are a specialised RTO, have a successful training restaurant in Cairns, provide outdoor activities at our Tarkine Wilderness Lodge and a Driving School.
Key responsibilities:
- Capacity & confidence building for participants
- Work with participants to identify and set practical and achievable goals
- Transitioning participants from school to becoming employment ready
- Establish and follow person - centred planning
- Assist in the development and implementation of individual and group-based supports
- Identify participant's individual needs, and mentor and support them to maximise their engagement and progress towards their goals
- Deliver individual and group-based workshops
- Ensure WH&S is maintained by identifying any risks and hazards and reporting same
- Keep accurate and complete records of activities and communicating relevant information as required
Required skills:
- Youth / disability / community support work experience
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work autonomously and with initiative
- C class driving licence and access to a reliable vehicle
- Current First Aid and CPR
- Excellent time management skills to balance administration with participant engagement
- Sound digital literacy skills utilising different software platforms for reporting as well as Microsoft 365 (Word/Excel & Outlook)
Our Employee Package:
As an employee of NJL you will receive:
- A workplace that always puts ‘Friends and Family First’
- Above award wages and generous remuneration package
- Salary packaging
- Access to free 24/7 support services through our Employee Assistance Program
- Discounts on Health Insurance and wellness support
- NJL also support flexible work arrangements for this position
At NJL we are committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment which values and respects diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.
A current driver’s licence and car is required and as a Child Safe Organisation you will currently hold (or be willing to obtain) a valid Working with Children Check, NDIS clearance and ability to pass a Criminal History Check.
To apply please attach a Resume and Cover Letter addressing the required skills.
