Part-Time Parent Pathways Mentor: Empower Parents

Work Skills Tasmania; Sydney; On-site; AUD 36,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Salary packaging

5 weeks annual leave

12 days personal leave

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Workskills Tasmania is seeking a motivated Parent Pathways Mentor to join our Southern Tasmania team. This part-time role (3 days per week) supports and motivates parents to engage with education and employment opportunities, working closely with the Parent Pathways Manager and Senior Mentors to deliver the program to eligible participants.

You will engage with parents, provide guidance to upskill, build confidence, and coordinate with community stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal skills which can be used to build confidence and motivate people from diverse backgrounds
• Your ability to communicate with confidence, calmness and empathy
• An understanding of the barriers faced by Parents who are returning to work
• The ability to professionally engage with community stakeholders and established local networks
• Empowering case management skills, and experience working with people with diverse backgrounds and varying degrees of disadvantage
• The ability to negotiate, problem solve and resolve conflict
• Proven experience as an enthusiastic team player
• The ability to prioritise competing demands and remainorganised under pressure
• Strong administrationand computer skills
• Certificate III or IV level qualification in Community Services, Youth Work, Employment Services, Mental Health, or another relevant qualification in the field (or working towards).
• Acurrent Tasmanian Drivers' Licence

Responsibilities

• Deliver the Parent Pathways Program to eligible participants in Southern Tasmania
• Engage with parents, offering support and guidance to upskill and empower them to prepare for study or work
• Collaborate with the Parent Pathways Manager and Senior Mentors to ensure program effectiveness
• Engage with community stakeholders and local networks to support participants
• Support case management activities and maintain accurate records
• Uphold safety, confidentiality and client welfare standards

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Case management

Team player

Organisational skills

Computer skills

Education

Certificate III or IV in Community Services or related field

Job description

Workskills Tasmania is seeking a motivated Parent Pathways Mentor to join our Southern Tasmania team. This part-time role (3 days per week) supports and motivates parents to engage with education and employment opportunities, working closely with the Parent Pathways Manager and Senior Mentors to deliver the program to eligible participants.

You will engage with parents, provide guidance to upskill, build confidence, and coordinate with community stakeholders.