Mentors - Parent Pathways Program

Full Time
- Above award salary and salary packaging options
- Location - Kippa-Ring
- Help make a positive impact on people’s lives

**About Us**

**Enterprise & Training Company Limited (ETC)** is a leading not for profit provider in employment, training and business services, operating for over 35 years with a delivery footprint across New South Wales and Queensland. We are innovative, progressive and committed to making a positive difference in our communities in which we operate.

We are excited to announce the expansion in our services to now be offering the new **Parent Pathways Program**in the** Somerset region**. The Parent Pathways program focusses on guiding and supporting parents and careers of children under the age of six with their employment, educational and career journeys.

We now have a **Full-Time Mentor** position available for a passionate individual who are keen to help make a positive difference in people’s lives to join our team, working in our Somerset region.

Flexibility is required to be able to work across our offices located in the Somerset region.

**The Role - A Day in the Life of a Mentor**

As a Mentor, you will be responsible for providing personalised mentorship to parents and carers to help them navigate their educational and career goals.

**Salary -** $66,000 - $72,000 per annum + Super

**Your Key Responsibilities will include;**
- Connecting participants with resources such as childcare, housing, financial aid, and educational resources
- Providing advice to participants with employment searches, resume and interview preparation and ensure they are aware, understand and adhere to their compliance requirements and obligations with Centrelink
- Developing tailored action plans that address unique needs and aspirations of each participant and help participants to follow through on personalised action plans
- Facilitating workshops and group sessions to provide additional support and foster a sense of community amongst the participants
- Keep accurate and up to date records of appointments and client communication in accordance with Parent Pathways contractual requirements
- Uphold and promote the Parent Pathways Program goals, contributing to its continuous improvement and success and achievement of organisational KPI’s.

**Criteria for Success**
- Demonstrated experience in mentoring, coaching, or providing support services, particularly with working parents, carers, or students
- Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to connect and build rapport and trust with diverse participants
- A high level of computer literacy and use of Microsoft Officer suites and other government programs
- Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse cultural backgrounds and experiences of participants
- Familiarity with community resources and services available to parents and carers, including childcare, housing, and financial aid
- Ability to interpret various guidelines and work within frameworks
- Highly motivated to achieving general employment and training outcomes for participants and organisations performance and KPI goals
- A current, clear National Police Check
- A current Working With Children Check (QLD Blue Card)
- A certificate IV or higher in qualification, in Employment Services and/or Community Services or similar (desirable).

**Why work for ETC**

We pride ourselves on offering a positive work culture and environment for employees to achieve their best. We offer a broad range of benefits including;
- Above Awards and competitive salaries
- Salary packaging to increase your take home pay
- An extra week of paid leave after 5 years of service
- A variety of flexible working arrangements on offer to suit individual needs, including compressed work weeks, varied start & finish times, Monthly Accrued Day off (ADO).
- Working from home options if applicable to the role
- Paid day off for your Birthday after probation, Blood Donor, and Community Services Leave
- 8 weeks of paid parental leave - primary carers (3 weeks secondary carers)
- Innovative staff reward and recognition program including paid days off
- Health & wellbeing initiatives including discounted Private Health insurance and free annual flu vaccination
- Discounted accommodation and travel offers
- Opportunities for career progression and leadership development including completion of accredited qualifications and leadership programs.
- Access to free Employee Assistance Program for you and your family

**We consider our employees as the heartbeat of our organisation. If you’re interested a rewarding career where you can enrich and change people's lives, we want to hear from you**

**How to Apply**

**Applications close**:
**More information**

**Our Culture**

ETC is committed to providing a safe environment in which children’s rights, needs and interests are met. We create a culture, adopt strategies and take action to promote child safety and wellbeing and pre