Training and Employment Coordinator

Grading: QCSA Award Level 5 (plus above Award Conditions)
Hours: Full time 38 hours per week, 12 months  
Funding source: Skilling Qlder for Work Program, Dept of Employment and Economic Development and Innovation   
Location: 78 Berwick St, Fortitude Valley, QLD 4006 
Closing date: 2nd August 2010 5pm

Purpose:

The purpose of the position is to run a Skilling Qlders for Work (SQFW) program targeting homeless and at risk young people and young families with significant barriers to employment. The aim of the program is to offer vocational and accredited training to 55 young people and to assist approximately half of these into employment within a 12 month time-frame. 

The Training and Employment Coordinator works with the BYS Employment Pathways Worker to deliver the SQFW program and also works in conjunction with the BYS Participate in Prosperity Worker and program. 

The training provided is delivered through existing strong training provider partnerships and is offered in Industry Clusters.  These clusters for 2010 – 2011 will be in the areas of Manual Labour, Hospitality, Community Services and Factory Processing. This position also works to support program participants in their individualised training and employment goals and accordingly has both group and individual support work components.  

Key responsibilities:

The purpose of the position is to run a Skilling Qlders for Work (SQFW) program targeting homeless and at risk young people and young families with significant barriers to employment. The aim of the program is to offer vocational and accredited training to 55 young people and to assist approximately half of these into employment within a 12 month timeframe. 

It will achieve this through:

1. Client engagement, intake and assessment 
2. Link young people into formal training and provide support 
3. Supporting young people to find, access and maintai
4. Team and Organisational Responsibilities