Parent Pathways Mentor

Overview

Fixed Term until 30 June 2027 – with potential forextension

Are you ready to make a lasting impact in Port Pirie? Asa Parent Pathways Mentor, you’ll be the guiding light for families navigating complex challenges, helping them access education, employment, and community support to build a better tomorrow.

Why Port Pirie Needs You

Port Pirie is a proud and resilient community. This role is your chance to work directly with families, offering personalised support and partnering with local services to create real, lasting change. You’ll also travel between outreach sites across the region, including Clare, Yore Town, Kadina, and Kapunda, ensuring families in surrounding areas receive the same level of care and opportunity.

What We Offer

- Salary Packaging: Maximise your take-home pay with up to $15,900 tax-free and save on vehicle costs.
- Leave Loading: Enjoy an extra 17.5% on your holiday pay.
- Wellbeing Support: Access our Employee Assistance Programme.
- Career Growth: Unlock continuous learning and career development.
- Generous Parental Leave: 16 weeks of paid leave to support you at every step.

What You Need to Bring

- Educational Background:
- A relevant tertiary qualification in Human Services (such as Social Work, Education, Youth Work, or Employment Services) or equivalent experience in a similar role is desirable.
- Certificate III/IV Community Services/Child, Youth, Family Intervention (Desirable)
- Specific qualifications or training in working with families facing multiple and complex needs in community or employment services.
- Essential Certifications:
- Child Safe Environments and RAN-EC qualification.
- A current Child Safe Environments certificate.
- Mandatory Checks:
- Current DHS Working with Children Check.
- Current DHS NDIS Worker Screening Check.
- Professional Experience:
- Experience in a human services setting, with a solid understanding of various intervention models.
- Proven track record in providing case management services to young people and/or families.
- Experience working with marginalised individuals, including expertise in case planning and complex case management.
- Key Skills and Commitment:
- A strong commitment to the principles of social inclusion and quality management.
- Excellent community engagement skills, including networking, negotiation, mediation, and public relations.
- Knowledge of, or experience in, educational and vocational areas.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and database management.

Why Join Us: Our Commitment to Community

UnitingSA is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to fostering respect, compassion, and justice within our communities. With a proud history established in 1919, we have consistently demonstrated our commitment to building stronger communities across South Australia. Every year, we support more than 12,000 individuals, offering a diverse range of services in aged care, housing, and community support, all delivered by our dedicated team of over 1,000 employees and volunteers.

If you would like to know more about this role, please reach out to Renee Allen, Parent Pathways TeamLeader, on 0466 516 862 for a confidential discussion.

You can review the Job Description by following the prompts to apply.

We welcome applications from all community members, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally diverse backgrounds, and people with all abilities and diversities.

Our employment screenings vary based on role requirements. These measures ensure we recruit individuals who align with our standards.

Don’t forget, you don’t need to tick every box

If you are inspired to make a positive difference and would like to be considered for this opportunity please apply now

If you require any assistance please do not hesitate to contact our Talent & Acquisition team on 08 8440 2120.

Please note, UnitingSA retains the right to close this advert earlier upon identifying a suitable candidate.

Our application process is mobile-friendly for your convenience.

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