Indigenous Mentor

at  yourtown

Job no: 495627
Work type: Permanent (Full-Time)
Location: Kingston
Categories: Employment Services
yourtown is a trusted provider of services for young people, with a focus on mental health and wellbeing, long-term unemployment, prevention of youth suicide, child protection, as well as support for those experiencing domestic and family violence.
yourtown helps children and young people realise they have the ability to tackle whatever life throws at them. We help them to believe in their unique strengths, tenacity and self-determination. We recognise the courage and determination of children and young people when they reach out to yourtown for support.
Realise your potential at yourtown

• Mentoring young people who are in employment to ensure a sustainable pathway.
• Connecting with elders and community organisations within the area to promote our Employment Services and to gain new referrals.
• Organise and run cultural activities and workshops once a week.
• Educating the team and sharing culturally appropriate resources to help support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people.
• Build and maintain employer relationships locally who foster culturally safe workplaces.
• Create relationships with employers to support and understand their needs to support both their business and young people success on the job