Lead Mentor

• 38 hours per week,
• SCHADS Grade 4.1, base rate $41.52 per hour.  
• Help transform the lives of children and young people
• Supportive team

The RISE Program is a social and emotional learning support program that builds individual capability over a series of 6 modules, supporting students to become confident and future-focused young people. The Lead Mentor provides students with an incarcerated parent with a dedicated mentor who will provide them with support in the school environment. 

The Lead Mentor position 38 hours per week, SCHADS Grade 4.1, base rate $41.52 per hour.  

Key Responsibilities

• Case management of the Mentees (young people participating in the mentoring program)
• Coordinate, support and monitor of Volunteer Mentors 
• Undertake regular project reporting and internal evaluation
• Maintain an open and professional relationship with all families and key stakeholders (e.g. guardians/carers) of young people in the program 
• Promote SHINE for Kids’ mentoring programs through community engagement and networking 
• Oversee client confidentiality and privacy requirements as per legislation and organisational policy 
• Actively promote the values and objectives of SHINE for Kids at all times
• Ensure the health and safety of self and others at all times in accordance with Workplace Health and Safety policies, guidelines, legislation and regulations
• Other duties as requested, commensurate with knowledge and skills
• Contribute to the ongoing continuous improvement of SHINE for Kids service and processes

Technical Skills, Experience, and Qualifications 

• Tertiary Qualifications in Human Services (Social Work, Welfare, or Community Welfare) or equivalent experience 
• Demonstrated understanding of the issues and challenges that young people face
• Understanding of the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and Culturally and Linguistically Diverse young people and families
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to think creatively and laterally in relation to problem-solving
• Excellent project planning and coordination in a multi-task environment
• Ability to manage multiple internal and external stakeholders at one time
• Attention to detail and a hands-on approach
• Must be an Australian citizen or have a right to work in Australia
• Sound IT skills with working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs
• Satisfactory Police Check or ability to obtain one
• Satisfactory Working with Children Check or ability to obtain one