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Pathways Lead

SisterWorks Inc
  • Part-time
  • Richmond/work from home

This is a Pathways Program role specifically covering education and employment that reports to the Head of Social Mentors and Pathways within the SisterWorks management team. As a team player, you will also work with the Partnerships Manager, Social Mentor Volunteer Coordinator, Pathways Intake Team, Social Enterprise, e-Hub Project Manager, Hub Leads and Engagement and Mobile Hub Leads at SisterWorks.

This position will oversee the recruitment and induction of volunteers/interns specifically for Pathways within SisterWorks and maintain contact and support during their time at SisterWorks. Ensuring compatibility to the Sister and the volunteer’s skill set and availability.

Conducting reviews of the tools in the scheduled time frames. Overseeing Employment and Education and Entrepreneurship program partnerships and collaborations that will assist Sisters to achieve their goals of financial empowerment, education and work.

Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Complete tools with all Sisters, planning short, medium and long term goals at SisterWorks and the wider community.
  • Refer Sisters to appropriate referral pathways within and outside of SisterWorks as identified with the Directory using preferred Partners.
  • Assist in compilation of the Directory of preferred partners for Education and Employment. Maintain external relationships for referral pathways.
  • Recruit and induct volunteers/interns as per SisterWorks policies.
  • Complete induction and training of volunteers/interns as required for their positions. Monitor and ensure suitable assignments.
  • Maintain minimum monthly contact with Pathways volunteers/interns and Sisters checking in on their progress with their assigned Sisters and identifying any barriers.
  • Implement and monitor the Education, Employment and Entrepreneurship Pathways Program plan as developed and within time, frames identified. Report feedback to The Head of Social Mentors and Pathways.

Key Selection Criteria:

  • Strong knowledge and understanding of the experiences for women with a migrant, refugee and seeking asylum background living in an Australian context.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate and work with people from CALD backgrounds.
  • Experience in working within effective teams, particularly working with volunteers.
  • Demonstrated ability to network with external agencies to maintain stakeholder engagement and referrals to the program.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbally.
  • Ability to measure and document outcomes and monitor performance of Sisters and Volunteers with tools provided.

Desirable experience and qualifications:

  • Social Work, Community Development or Community Services experience and the qualification would be highly regarded.
  • IT skills in Google and Microsoft Office Suite, ability to learn database and maintain information.
  • Excellent time management skills with an ability to prioritise to meet time frames set.
  • Women with lived experience as a migrant, refugee or seeking asylum are encouraged to apply.

Compulsory requirements:

  • Current Working with Children Check and Police Check.
  • Laptop and smartphone.

A position description is attached.

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