Careers in Family Support

1 week ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia beBeeCareer Full time $65,000 - $85,000
Parent Support Specialist

Are you a dedicated and empathetic individual looking to make a positive impact in the lives of parents and their children?

The Parent Pathways Program is a free pre-employment program designed to help parents and guardians build skills and confidence, and prepare for the workforce.

  • This program addresses any challenges or concerns within the parent's immediate family, enabling them to focus on the future and identify areas of interest and set career goals.
  • We provide further support with building skills and gaining qualifications, as well as services tailored to meet parents' needs and support them in overcoming personal barriers and become ready to find work or enter further education when the time is right.

As a Senior Parent Mentor, you will engage with community organisations to develop strong opportunities, provide a calm, respectful, welcoming, and child-friendly service to maintain engagement, and practice an empathetic approach towards parents and their circumstances to help build trusted relationships and achieve positive outcomes.

You will also have the opportunity to work with a culturally diverse range of Parents, employers, education and community service providers and staff, utilising your excellent communication and writing skills to write resumes, cover letters, assessments, referrals and case notes.

A minimum Diploma level qualification in a relevant field such as Social Work, Community Services, Employment Services, Education or Early Childhood Education and Care, Health or Society and Culture is required for this role, along with a strong Labour Market knowledge.

This is a full-time, ongoing position based at our Flemington site, offering a dynamic and supportive work environment.

Key Skills and Qualifications:
  • Empathy and understanding of parents experiencing disadvantage, trauma and financial distress
  • Ability to effectively work with a culturally diverse range of Parents, employers, education and community service providers and staff
  • Excellent communication and writing skills to write resumes, cover letters, assessments, referrals and case notes
  • Strong Labour Market knowledge
  • A minimum Diploma level qualification in a relevant field

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