Young Mothers Pathways Support Coordinator – Deception Bay and Surrounding Area

• Part Time opportunity | 16 hours per week | days/hours negotiable for work life balance
• Contracted role until June 2024
• Not for profit salary packaging benefits

Work with us!

Campbell Page is a not-for profit organization, delivering a variety of employment and community services programs across Australia.  Our reach extends from community, youth, Indigenous and family programs through to education, training and employment services.

What does a Young Mothers Pathways Support Coordinator do?

The Young Mothers Pathways Support Coordinator works with young sole parent women and their children to provide them with the capabilities and resources needed to achieve their education and work aspirations.  The role focuses on developing employment and education pathways, working in collaboration with our Project Coordinators to provide wrap around support for the young woman and her family, to address any challenges such as secure housing, transport, education, care, mental health, and financial literacy.

The purpose of this role is to coordinate responsive and flexible education and employment opportunities to young women aligned to their career plan.  Working closely with our young women the role will positively influence:

• Employability skills, career planning and work placement
• Navigating education and employment system services and supports
• Financial capability and security
• Two generation capability building
• Community participation

What are we looking for in a Young Mothers Pathways Support Coordinator?

• Experience in creating suitable employment and education opportunities aligned to a chosen career plan
• Experience in case managing vulnerable young people
• Local knowledge of challenges and barriers faced by vulnerable young women and their children in the Deception Bay and surrounding area
• Demonstrated understanding and experience working with Culturally Diverse Communities, including Aboriginal Communities
• Understanding of the labour market & job creation and employment pathways
• Solid understanding of legislative standards including Child Protection, Privacy, Work Health & Safety, Equal Employment Opportunity
• Experience in implementing evidence-based models of case coordination
• Experience working with young people individually and in groups
• Proven ability to network in the community and sector to align support
• Working with Children clearance prior to commencement in the role
• A valid driver’s licence (work vehicle will be provided)

Highly desirable but not essential:

• A certificate or degree in employment, social work, social science, welfare, or a related discipline
• 3 years plus experience working in Employment, recruitment, Human Services or similar

In all our people, we need someone who will naturally live our values.

• We’re in it together
• Never give up
• Do what’s right
• Deliver on our promise

So, what’s in it for you?

Give Some – contribute to local communities and local people.

Get Some – the perks of being a not-for-profit include salary packaging means you pay less tax and take home more!  We have reward and recognition programs and offer strong opportunity for career development and more!

Grow Some – tell us about your professional development aspirations and we’ll see what we can do. We have awards for being awesome and hope that one day that could be you!

Interested?

Please apply today – applications will be reviewed everyday

In the spirit of Reconciliation, Campbell Page acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea, and community. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present, and emerging leaders. We extend this respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

For people living with disabilities, chronic illness, or neurodiversity, adjustments and support will be made available to create a more comfortably aligned application process. If you require any specific accommodations, and feel comfortable to disclose this, please do let us know and we are happy to facilitate.

Campbell Page’ is an equal opportunity employer and are committed to achieving a diverse workforce.  Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with culturally diverse backgrounds and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Applicant must have the full rights to live & work in Australia.

Campbell Page is committed to the safety, wellbeing, participation and empowerment of children and vulnerable people. We have zero tolerance of abuse, and concerns are treated seriously, in line with the law, our internal policies and procedures.