Parent Pathways Mentor: Empowering Parents to Thrive

Bamara Elmo Hr Hub; Mount Isa City; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus leave

Birthday leave

Flu shot (annual)

Discount program

Upskilling opportunities

Employee assistance program

Wellness program access

First Nations training

Rewards and recognition program

Job summary

Bamara invites applications for the Parent Pathway Support Mentor to deliver the Parent Pathways Program for the Australian Government. You will work with Participants to identify barriers, create achievable steps, and connect them to local services within their community.

We value experience with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, strong communication, case management, and the ability to build rapport quickly while promoting culturally competent services that empower families

Qualifications

• Must have Certificate III in Community Services or be enrolled.
• Experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals, organisations and communities.
• Understanding of barriers faced by unemployed participants, particularly parents returning to the workforce.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong administration skills.
• Ability to build rapport quickly and effectively.
• Case Management skills.
• Time management and organisational skills.
• Advocacy and referral skills.
• IT skills including working experience using Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience working with parents who have had children in case management appointments.
• Experience addressing barriers with Participants.
• Must pass and have a current Police Check.
• Must pass and have a current Working with Children Check/Blue Card or Vulnerable Persons Check.
• Must have access to a vehicle for community engagement and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Delivery of Parent Pathways Program for Bamara on behalf of the Australian Government Department of Employment and Workplace Relations.
• Provide assistance to Participants by identifying barriers and creating achievable steps and goals.
• Create connections to local support services in the community for Parent Pathway participants.
• Design and deliver culturally competent services to positively impact local communities while promoting sustainability, independence and prosperity.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Time management

Organisational skills

Case Management

Rapport building

Advocacy & referral

IT skills - Microsoft Office

Education

Certificate III in Community Services

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Bamara invites applications for the Parent Pathway Support Mentor to deliver the Parent Pathways Program for the Australian Government. You will work with Participants to identify barriers, create achievable steps, and connect them to local services within their community.

We value experience with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, strong communication, case management, and the ability to build rapport quickly while promoting culturally competent services that empower families