People Making Time for People. ABN 98 651 609 161 www.centrecare.com.au APPLICATION PACKAGE Position: Youth Mentor Cash: $65,874-$70,247 per annum plus salary packaging and superannuation Status & Location: Full Time, Kalgoorlie Dear applicant We thank you for your interest in Centrecare. This application package contains the relevant Duty Statement and Selection Criteria as well as information about the documentation you should submit for the position you have indicated interest in. Perth 456 Hay Street Perth WA 6000 Tel +61 8 9325 6644 Fax +61 8 92213631 enquiries@ centrecare.com.au Other Locations Bunbury Cannington Esperance Joondalup Kalgoorlie Lockridge Midland Gosnells If you would like the opportunity to join our committed team and help deliver the extensive range of services that Centrecare provides to thousands of individuals, couples and families, the following pages will assist you in addressing the Selection Criteria and lodging your application by 5pm 10 February 2017. If you have the relevant skills, knowledge and experience to address the Selection Criteria, along with a National Police Certificate and a Working With Children Check card (where applicable) we encourage you to submit an application. Please be advised if sending by e-mail, we only accept applications in the following formats: Word 97-2003 and Adobe PDF. If you have any questions or comments about the information you have received, please contact our Human Resources Officer on (08) 9325 6644. We welcome your call. We look forward to receiving your application. Page 1 of 8
Centrecare People Making Time for People. WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THIS APPLICATION PACKAGE? 1. DUTY STATEMENT 2. SELECTION CRITERIA 3. PREPARING YOUR APPLICATION 4. DOCUMENTATION TO SUPPLY WITH YOUR APPLICATION 4.1. Statement of Claims for Selection Criteria 4.2. Provide your Resume (Curriculum Vitae) 4.3. Name and contact details of two referees 4.4. National Police Certificate/Working with Children Check Card 5. CLOSING DATE 6. LODGING YOUR APPLICATION
Youth Mentor Duty Statement POSITION TITLE: STATUS: REPORTS TO: Youth Mentor Full Time Program Manager The youth mentoring program offers young people a structured and trusting relationship that brings young people together with a mentor either in a group or on an individual basis. The mentoring role is an essential to building resiliency in the lives of young people to mitigate risk of poor life outcomes. The mentor will offer structured guidance, support and encouragement towards the young person achieving positive outcomes in a variety of responsive ways. It will be important when mentoring young people that necessary links are made to other agencies and support systems in order that the young person is accessing all necessary supports to achieve his or her goals. The mentoring relationship can take place in schools, community facilities, and other sites conducive to the young person building resiliency and increasing protective factors. 1. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES 1.1. Provide an outreach, individual and group mentoring youth and referral service for clients and their families in accordance with Program requirements and agency policies. 1.2. Be able to respond appropriately to youth requiring links to other services. 1.3. Facilitate education information and mentoring groups as required. 1.4. Arrange internal referrals and referrals to other agencies and services for clients who would be better served by such agencies and services. 1.5. Agree to abide by relevant professional ethics and agency policies. 1.6. Perform special duties as requested by the Manager, e.g. assist with community development and liaison, represent agency on public committees, give presentations to community groups etc 1.7. A willingness to travel within the Goldfields Region. 1.8. Link youth with programs that will enhance their self-confidence and self-worth, such as sporting activities, the arts and cultural activities that enhance a greater sense of identity and self-awareness. 1.9. Spend regular one to one time with those young people who have been assessed as benefitting from one to one mentoring program with the aim of increasing protective factors for the young person. 1.10. Engage young people in group activities whereby they are learning from their peers and increasing social skills. 1.11. Engage young people in voluntary community service activities where they are given opportunities to act as community resources rather than recipients. 1.12. Ensure that all case-notes are maintained within the Centrecare database system and in accordance with policies and procedures around case noting. Engage with the families and significant others of the young person involving them in the mentoring activities and care plans where possible and beneficial for the young person. Page 3 of 8
2. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 2.1. Receive regular management and clinical supervision and consultation. 2.2. Participate in staff development and training programs offered within the agency. 2.3. Attend relevant training programs provided by external professionals and agencies. 2.4. Maintain professional reading and knowledge. 3. ADMINISTRATION 3.1. Develop and maintain statistical records of intervention, consultative, educational and other services provided, in accordance with Centrecare program and agency requirements. 3.2. Maintain personal client statistics. 3.3. Maintain up to date community resource information. 3.4. Prepare reports as required in conjunction with the Manager. 3.5. Attend agency staff meetings, team meetings and other meetings as required. 3.6. Participate in agency planning and administration as agreed with the Manager. 3.7. Be available, where appropriate for working parties and other ad hoc committees. 3.8. Other duties as directed by the Manager 4. GENERIC RESPONSIBILITIES 4.1. Ensure conduct is at all times professional in manner and in accordance with agency expectations. 4.2. Abide by relevant professional and agency ethics and agency policies. 4.3. Continue to and be part of the organisational culture, where team work, co operation, client service, quality, safety, confidentiality and environment are the focus. 4.4. Maintain a sensitivity toward and awareness of cultural diversity and act accordingly. 4.5. Comply with Agency Health, Safety and Environmental procedures, such as ensuring the establishment and maintenance of a healthy and safe work environment to protect personnel, clients, facilities, equipment, visitors and the environment. 4.6. Attend agency staff meetings, team meetings and other meetings as required. 4.7. Participate in professional development both internally and externally. 4.8. Ensure the efficient use and maintenance of materials and equipment. 4.9. Maintain a high level of skill in Microsoft Office and/or other similar computer packages relevant to the position. 4.10. Respond to, action and record any complaints. 4.11. Report any problems and make suggestions to their resolution. 4.12. Ensure appropriate dress at all times in accordance with the requirements of the Centrecare Dress Code Guidelines. 4.13. Maintain all professional accreditations, police clearances, licenses and refresher courses as per program/agency requirements. 4.14. Any other duties as directed by your Manager. Page 4 of 8
5. COMPETENCIES 5.1. Ability to be an effective member of a team or to work autonomously. 5.2. Creativity. 5.3. Communicational Skills written and verbal. 5.4. Decisiveness. 5.5. Displays a commitment to provide value adding services. 5.6. Displays an ability to stay calm in stressful situations. 5.7. Earns others trust and respect through honesty and professionalism in all interactions. 5.8. High attention to detail. 5.9. Initiative / Self motivational. 5.10. Interpersonal skills. 5.11. Organisational Awareness. 5.12. Possesses relevant qualification related to position. 5.13. Shares knowledge and skills with others to achieve outcomes. 5.14. Solution focused approach to problem solving. 5.15. Understands and learns from what others say. 5.16. Understands legislation, regulations and external standards that apply to relevant work practices. Page 5 of 8
Name Youth Mentor Selection Criteria MINIMUM CRITERIA 1. Recognised qualifications in Community Development, Social Work, Social Sciences, Youth Work and related disciplines or equivalent. 2. Relevant experience in the area of general counselling, family support and/or youth counselling. 3. Experience in Outreach work eg community settings, home settings, detention centres and at other agency locations. 4. Well developed communication skills, written and verbal. 5. Demonstrated ability to work across cultures. 6. Ability to work within a team. 7. Possession of a current C (previously A ) class driver s license and vehicle. 8. Able to work flexible hours Monday to Friday as negotiated up to 8.30 pm Monday to Friday. 9. Ability to work within the Centrecare Ethos. Page 6 of 8
1. Preparing your application Your application should be typed, however, if this is not possible ensure that your written application is clear. Please note the closing date for advertised vacancies as late applications cannot be accepted. 2. Documentation to Supply with Your Application Please include the following documentation when submitting your application: Statement of Claims for Selection Criteria The selection criteria will specify the minimum competencies required for the position. When preparing your statement please: Address and demonstrate that you meet the essential and desirable criteria. Treat each criterion separately. Provide a brief statement outlining your experience, skills and knowledge to each criterion. Briefly indicate achievements which demonstrate your application of the required skills or knowledge. Provide your Resume (Curriculum Vitae) including: Provide Two Referees Personal details A summary of your work history Academic and/or training achievements, including any you are currently undertaking Any activities you have undertaken outside of work which are relevant to the application Copy of your qualification(s) It is suggested you contact your referees as a courtesy prior to nominating them in your application. Indicate means of contact, work addresses and daytime telephone numbers Only referees who can comment on your work performance should be included. If possible, one of the referees should be your current supervisor/manager. National Police Certificate/Working with Children Check Cards It is a condition of employment for all positions at Centrecare that a valid National Police Certificate (issued within the past 12 months) is sighted prior to any job offer being made. We therefore encourage all applicants to include a copy of their certificate with their application, or bring to interview if they are short-listed. A National Police Certificate can be obtained by applying at your local Post Office. Additionally, some applicants will be asked to supply a Working with Children Check card dependant on the criteria of the position applied for. Page 7 of 8
Closing Date Your complete application must be received by the Human Resources Department prior to the deadline of the advertised closing date. Late applications cannot be accepted. Lodging your application Applications can be accepted in two ways. Hard copy applications should be fastened in the top left hand corner of the application. Please do not submit in plastic or cardboard folders. Posted or hand delivered applications should be marked CONFIDENTIAL ADVERTISED VACANCY and submitted to: Human Resources Centrecare 456 Hay Street PERTH WA 6000 Emailed applications will also be accepted in Microsoft Word or PDF format. Email to: humanresources@centrecare.com.au Please do not hesitate to contact us on (08) 9325 6644 if you have any questions or comments. Page 8 of 8