About the role A Taste of Paradise Organic Farm (ATOP) is seeking a Farm based Male Mentor to join the team in response to the increasing number of young males being referred to the program. This is a casual position, which could lead to a more permanent role. The mentoring sessions are carried out in a farm environment and include young people participating in animal care and gardening tasks. Some on the job training will also be provided.

Key responsibilities

- Engage with ATOP's various programs and networks

- Help to identify young people who might benefit from additional support

- Develop and implement mentoring activity support plans for identified young people to assist their growth

- Maintain administration of files associated with young people and be competent in report writing

- Assist with general farm work

- Attend training as required

- Be involved in general farm work and in the upkeep of the farm property and livestock, alongside young people

- Handle fairly heavy manual labour including handling of cattle, goats and poultry and maintenance of fencing and equipment

About you

- Qualifications and experience working with young people who are disadvantaged and/or at-risk (e.g.

Bachelor

Degree in Social Work, Diploma or Cert 4 In Community Services, Disability etc.)

- The ability to build relationships with young people and maintain skilled caring relationships of trust




- An awareness of the needs of young people in general
- The ability to verbally communicate and write report

- Strong people and communication skills

- Experience working in a team and the ability to work independently
- The ability to self-direct, manage time effectively, and remain properly organised

- Evidence of current Working With Children check and giving consent for ATOP to conduct a National Police Records Check before commencing role

- Familiar with basic agricultural practices
- A reasonably high level of fitness

About us A Taste of Paradise Organic Farm (ATOP) is set in a peaceful valley near Berry, on the South Coast of NSW. The organisation is a Not-for-Profit charity which has been operating since 1999. The program is based on mentoring young people, mainly at-risk or disadvantaged, in a farm environment.

ATOP operates a day program which incorporates Assisted Animal Therapy, One-on-One mentoring, and the development of Horticultural and Agricultural skills. Children aged five to twenty years are referred to ATOP's programs by Government agencies, welfare agencies as well as individuals from the community. ATOP's programs are designed to support young people by developing relationships, increasing self-esteem and coping mechanisms, and delivering practical workplace experience, which are the steppingstones for healthier relationships and lives.

📌 Mentor (farm based), Male to work with young males (Berry)
🏢 A Taste Of Paradise Organic Farm
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