Job no: 495628
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

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

You are passionate about what you do. To you this is not just a job, it is your career – a choice that you make every day! Your practice is client-focused, our young people are at the heart of it, and you understand that they are the experts in their own lives.

In addition, you also possess;

• Demonstrated experience in identifying and implementing actions including job seeking activities to progress the young person on their pathway to employment.
• The drive to meet KPIs – it isn’t just a number; it is a young person’s life that you help change for the better.
• Proficient skills in using technology and systems; our compliance requirements are high, and your administration needs to be on par with this.
• Great employer engagement skills - you love cold calling and reverse marketing.
• Your practice is client focused, our young people are at the heart of it, and you genuinely want to make a difference in their lives.
• You are resilient and can work in a fast-paced environment where no 2 days are the same.
• A solid understanding of the local labour market as well as the barriers faced by disadvantaged young people

• Delivering tailored, outcome-driven employment services, including assessment, pathway development, employer outreach, and ongoing support for sustainable employment.
• Completing intake assessments with the participant to determine work readiness.
• Working in collaboration with the member to goal set and implement strategies.
• Source and match employment opportunities for young people using a strengths based, client-centered approach.
• Job matching, cold calling, and reverse marketing the young person to employers