Employment Directions is an employer of choice and aims to choose the right person to fit each position and the culture of the organisation. Potential employees are assessed against a selection criteria and decisions are made on the basis of merit of application, skills, experience, qualifications and cultural fit.
Employment Directions ensures that job descriptions, selection criteria and job advertisements are culturally responsive to Indigenous candidates and are inclusive of people with a disability. We are committed to a culture of diversity, fairness and equality.
Basic requirements of all employees are excellent customer service skills, a drive to meet targets, computer literacy and desire to make a difference in the community. Specialist skills are also required and vary, dependant on the vacancy being advertised.
If you would like to know more about working for Employment Directions please contact our Nuriootpa office (08) 8560 9700 or via email spawley@employmentdirections.com.au
YOUTH CONSULTANT
Full Time 2018
Expression of Interest
Employment Directions is a community-based organisation delivering the Job Active, Work for the Dole and Student Community and Engagement Program (FLO) programs in the Barossa Valley, Clare Valley, Gawler, York Peninsula, Port Pirie and Peterborough regions .Expressions of interest are for the Barossa Valley and Gawler
We are seeking a dynamic Youth Consultant who excels in a challenging environment. This role is a full time , must be able to travel between schools ,must be able to work school holidays. This is a diverse role applying case management support services, and group work to eligible young people both within the community and in schools within the region.
The successful candidate will possess;
· An ability to achieve outcomes
· Outstanding organisational and time management skills coupled with strong administrative skills
· A demonstrated understanding of barriers faced by young people
· An ability to proactively assist young people to achieve a range of education, life skills and social outcomes, assist both in a group and individual settings
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills
· Excellent conflict resolution and problem solving skills
Previous experience in working with young people within education, community services and/or youth services will be highly regarded.
Essential requirements
Minimum of Certificate 4 in Youth Work
Respond to Abuse and Neglect
First Aid
DCSI clearance.
Drivers Licence
Employment Directions is an equal opportunity employer, committed to cultural diversity in the workplace.
Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander people and persons with a disability are encouraged to apply.
A Job Description is available by contacting Sheryl Pawley on 0408295566 or spawley@employmentdirections.com.au
Applications addressing the Essential Criteria of the Job Description should be forwarded to spawley@employmentdirections.com.au