We are seeking a positive and dynamic Peer Mentor to join our existing Team.
Location: Cairns/Innisfail - Fulltime
This position provides individualised support to people 14 - 64 with disabilities.
We aim to mentor people towards their plan goals using a holistic and trauma informed framework. We wish to help increase confidence and self-belief so clients may identify and work towards goals aligned to their future; that may include life skills. further education, volunteering and employment.
We are seeking a Mentor who has experience to deliver and engage in a holistic and trauma informed manner that includes addressing emotional, physical and practical skills that increase everyone’s capacity so that they may choose the directions they wish to take and lead to successful engagement of that choice in their chosen area.
The perfect fit for our team is someone who can build rapport with people from diverse backgrounds, someone who is confident and fun, has exceptional communication and interpersonal skills that include conflict resolution.
Knowledge of NDIS may be advantageous but not critical.
Key responsibilities:
- Supporting participants to build capacity & confidence across multiple areas.
- Work with participants to identify and set practical and achievable goals
- Transitioning participants from school and/or disengagement to employment ready
- Mentoring participants to identify and overcome barriers to maintainingemployment.
- Support participants to determine their needs and mentor them to maximiseengagement and progress towards goals
- Keep accurate and complete records of activities and communicate relevant information as required
Required skills:
- Youth / disability / community support work experience
- A sound understanding of disability,
trauma and the effect on social relationships, vocational and
- employment needs
- Experience with trauma informed practice, application, and delivery.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work autonomously and with initiative
- C class driving license and access to a reliable and suitable vehicle
- Current First Aid and CPR
- Sound digital literacy skills utilising different software platforms for reporting as well as Microsoft 365
- Word/Excel & Outlook)
Our Employee Package:
As an employee of NJL you will receive:
- A workplace that always puts ‘Friends and Family First’
- Above award wages and generous remuneration package
- Salary packaging
- Access to free 24/7 support services through our Employee Assistance Program
- Discounts on Health Insurance and wellness support
At NJL we are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace which values and respects diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.
A current driver’s licence and car is required and as a Child Safe Organisation you will currently hold (or be willing to obtain) a valid Working with Children Check, NDIS clearance and ability to pass a Criminal History Check.
About Us:
National Joblink (NJL) is a not-for-profit organisation serving local communities for over 30 years throughout Tasmania and Queensland. Today we provide a suite of services under the framework of Workforce Australia, are a specialised RTO, have a successful training restaurant in Cairns, a training Café in Launceston and provide outdoor activities at our Tarkine Wilderness Lodge and a Driving School.
Only successful applicants will be contacted.
For more information, please contact Jodi at **********@njl.org.au