Careers

Mentor Liaison Officer

About the Organisation

At Life Without Barriers, we deliver inclusive, trauma-informed services that support children, young people, families, and carers to thrive.

From family based care, family support, residential care and youth programs, we work alongside communities to create safe, supportive environments where every child and young person can reach their potential.

Join us to discover a purpose you can wrap your heart around!

About the role

Employment Type - Permanent Full Time (Monday – Friday)

Location – Adelaide (Unley)

We are seeking a full-time Mentor Liaison Officer to join the Child, Youth and Family Team based in Unley working both the Department for Education’s School Retention Program and Specialist Foster Care Mentor Program in delivering 1:1 care mentoring services in community settings for children and young people in care.

The Mentoring program works in line with the CARE model striving to enhance the lives of children and young people in our Child Youth & Family programs incorporating a therapeutic, trauma informed approach. 

In this role you will manage, provide support and guide mentors who engage with and support vulnerable children and young people with complex needs with the aim of addressing specific needs in that young person’s life. 

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate the intake and referral process of new children and young people entering the mentoring program
• Oversee and participate in the planning and implementation of purposeful mentoring activities
• Support staff to apply the Therapeutic Crisis Intervention system (TCI) to prevent, de-escalate and respond to crisis incidents
• Coordinate and oversee rostering and timesheet requirements for a team of mentors
• Promote, develop and maintain positive relationships with all stakeholders including clients and their families.

Skills & Experience

• Degree in Human Services or related discipline OR equivalent working experience in a similar role
• Experience in the co-ordination and management of programs for children and young people who have experienced trauma and disadvantage
• Demonstrated experience in managing and leading a team
• Demonstrated experience in understanding and application of child development and of planning activities to support the learning of a broad range of life skills
• Strong verbal communication, report writing and computer skills
• Established problem solving and conflict management skills
• The ability to function effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Current Drivers Licence.

Full position description provided below.

Successful candidates will be required to clear probity checks including National Criminal History Record Check, SA WWC and have a current Safe Environments certificate.

Benefits

• Excellent salary sacrificing tax benefits incl. Meal Entertainment, novated leasing
• A mobile phone, laptop, rostered day off per month
• Discounted - health insurance, vehicle purchase, hire and servicing
• Employee Assistance Program

How to Apply

Include your resume and cover letter in one document, click ‘Apply’ and follow the prompts. For any enquiries relating to the position, contact Tracy at recruitment@lwb.org.au. Candidates with disabilities who require adjustments to the recruitment process or the application form in an alternate format can visit https://www.lwb.org.au/careers/ for information on our access and inclusion work and how to contact us directly.

Applications close midnight Thursday 23rd of July.

 Mentor Liason Officer - PD.pdf