Youth Employment Coach

2 days ago


Hobart, Tasmania, Australia ELMO Cloud HR & Payroll Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year
Description

To support the ongoing growth in our Transition to Work Program (TtW), we are looking for more enthusiastic Youth Employment Coaches to join our Workskills TtW team to support and inspire young people in their journey to employment.

Why Join Workskills?

At Workskills, you'll be part of a team that's:

People-Centred: We care deeply about the people we work with and the communities we serve.Supportive and Collaborative: Our positive workplace culture and commitment to staff development, ensures every team member feels valued and empowered.Flexible and Rewarding: Enjoy 5 weeks annual leave, 12 days flex leave, and a modern work environment.Purpose-Driven: Work with a leading local not-for-profit organisation that's committed to making a difference for Tasmanians.High-Performing: Workskills has been delivering outstanding support to Tasmanians for more than 40 years, continuously refining and improving our service along the way.

The opportunity

The Transition to Work service is the Australian Government's dedicated youth employment service, supporting young people aged 15-24 to achieve their work and study goals.  Workskills is the sole provider of TtW in Southern Tasmania, supporting more than 900 young people annually.

As the program continues to grow, we've created new positions to meet the increasing demand from young people. We now have a full-time opportunity for a Youth Coach to join Workskills from one of our sites in Southern Tasmania.

As a Youth Employment Coach, you'll use a strengths-based, client-centred approach to help young people achieve their goals. You'll be supported to:

Provide tailored, one-on-one coaching and group sessions to support young people to build confidence and resilience, gain skills for work and education, and achieve their goals one step at a time.Collaborate with internal teams and external services to offer targeted support to young people, from mental health support and driving lessons, to formal training and work placements.Manage a caseload of participants, supporting their progression and maintaining accurate and up-to-date records at all times.Contribute to individual and team performance targets aligned with our mission to create lasting change.

About you 

Successful Youth Employment Coaches have a common skill set; outstanding customer service, the ability to prioritise; and a passion for enabling young people to achieve their full potential. In our current workforce we have amazing people that have come from the retail, hospitality and the general service sectors. Equally we have qualified professionals with high levels of tertiary education. Overall, the key is your ability to excel in customer service. 

To be successful in this role you will have:

Essential:

Ability to deliver, (through a comprehensive on boarding and training program), strengths-based, co-designed, client-centred approaches to youth development.The ability to understand the needs of young people; facilitate young people's preparation for work and/or education; and support young people to achieve work and education outcomesThe ability to develop skills in case management, tailoring services for individual clients; managing diverse caseloads with empathy and professionalism; apply service guidelines and models; and use digital case management systemsStrong interpersonal communication skills, including the demonstrated ability to engage effectively with young people, and collaborate professionally with colleagues and external service providers.

Desirable but not essential:

Educational qualifications in a relevant field Current Tasmanian driver's licence

We offer you

You will enjoy a modern work environment that includes a combination of face-to-face servicing at sites and an optional working from home day per fortnightA safe, friendly and supportive work environmentA challenging and rewarding career with development opportunitiesAn attractive salary plus salary packaging options5 weeks annual leave, 12 days personal leave and 12 days flex leave

Ready to make a difference

To learn more aabout this opportunity, you're welcome to contact Rae, TtW team Leader on

To be considered for the role, you application must include:

Current resumeA one to two-page cover letter outlining your vision of success in this role

For a copy of the Position Description please click here – (if viewing via Seek, please go to our Website then scroll to the bottom of the home page and click "join our team" to view the ad and linked position description via our Careers Portal)

You can apply via our Careers Portal as mentioned above or click the Seek Quick Apply button now

Applications will be reviewed upon submission.

Workskills proudly delivers employment services to communities across Southern Tasmania, operating from offices in Bridgewater, New Norfolk, Huonville, Kingston, Hobart, Glenorchy, Rosny and Sorell.

As a Child and Young People Safe Organisation all employees are required to undertake a Tasmanian Working with Children Check and provide a satisfactory National Police Check.

Workskills Tasmania is a proud Employer of Choice, dedicated to championing equity and diversity within its team. We extend equal opportunities to all candidates and actively welcome applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply for all positions.

All applications are treated in the strictest of confidence.




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