Youth Pathways Coordinator

Careers Network; Narrabri Shire Council; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Car allowance

Christmas shutdown

Job summary

Careers Network Inc. is seeking a Youth Pathways Consultant to support Narrabri and surrounding communities. You will mentor and assist young people aged 15-21, manage intake tasks, and help link youth with career and education opportunities.

The role involves travel, collaboration with partners, and administering program supports to improve outcomes for youth in a not-for-profit setting. A positive attitude and strong organisation are essential.

Qualifications

• Time management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Ability to work autonomously
• Proactive in problem solving and planning
• Strong customer service and relationship-building skills
• Experience engaging with youth is advantageous

Responsibilities

• Source and assess referrals against KPIs
• Handle intake process administration
• Develop career and transition plans for youth
• Support development of individual goals with young people
• Broker work experience, training or employment opportunities
• Provide access to services and post-placement supports
• Attend provider/ network meetings to promote programs
• Travel to engage with young people and communities

Job description

Youth Pathways Consultant - servicing Narrabri and surrounding locations

Do you want to be inspirational and contribute to young people achieving their success and future goals, then we want to hear from you.

CAREERS NETWORK INCis an incorporated not-for-profit, organisation facilitating programs throughout the New England North West Region.

Our aim is to work collaboratively with stakeholder groups to strengthen partnerships between industry and education, to increase knowledge and opportunities for careers and further education for youth.

The Role

The role encompasses case management, working directly with youth aged 15-21 years of age, strengthening engagement within the community, and undertaking administration tasks as well as assisting with Industry engagement.

We are looking for someone who is self-motivated and has proven experience working with young people, to provide one-on-one mentoring and pre-employment support.

Duty statements:

• Sourcing and attending to referrals against KPI’s
• Managing administrative tasks throughout the intake process
• Development of career and transition plan
• Assisting and supporting development of the young person’s individual goals
• Brokering work experience, training, or employment opportunities
• Provide access to complimentary services and post placement supports
• Attend provider and network meetings to gain knowledge of program supports and promote and advocate for young people in which you work with.
• Travel and connect face-to-face with young people and communities.

Do you have?

• A positive can-do attitude and genuine interest in assisting young people
• Strong time management, communication, and interpersonal skills
• The ability to work autonomously and contribute to strategies for program success
• The ability to be innovative and drive results to achieve outcomes in a challenging environment,
• Exceptional administration and computer skills, with proven experience in Microsoft office applications
• Advanced customer service skills and the ability to build relationships with young people, staff, and community.
• An understanding of the barriers young people may face in successfully achieving education, training, or employment outcomes.

Terms and Conditions

This is a salaried position including car allowance allocation aligned to the Labour Market Assistance Industry Award 2020. Additional benefits include Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Christmas / New Year shut down.

Office location is based in Narrabri and involves regular travel. Ongoing employment will be subject to satisfactory performance, business demand and ongoing funding.

Minimum unrestricted Class C Drivers Licence, National Police Check and Working with Children Check.

Access to a comprehensively insured and well-maintained motor vehicle for work purposes.