Vocational Counsellor - Inner sydney
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30+ days ago
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Job Summary
Affords top-quality disability services are expanding under Inclusive Employment Australia and we are seeking values-aligned candidates to join our new program.
This really is a dream team to be a part our most recent consumer engagement surveys our current Disability Employment Services teams achieved a 100% NPS score because they are empowered to treat every client as an individual. We are dedicated to helping people with disability find meaningful careers with the right support.
What you will do
- Meet and support IEA team members and their clients by assessing clients Strengths and potential barriers such as physical emotional mental or lifestyle issues that impede finding employment. Completes Strengths Passports and Well Being passports
- Assist and support people with a disability or health conditions in disadvantaged communities to address psychosocial barriers to improve health and wellbeing
- Mentor clients and staff to enable them to resolve or develop strategies to address concerns
- Provide support and counselling to clients who are seeking work and are in post placement support focussing on leading to and obtaining open employment
- Create and provide regular reporting to ESA Manager
- Promote and maintain positive relationships with all Afford staff Inclusive Employment Australia clients and their advocates their respective employers representatives of DSS DHS and other Stakeholders
What you will bring
- Experience in working within a short term solution-based counselling framework
- Degree level (or higher) qualification in Allied Health Services from a recognised tertiary institution
- High-level interpersonal skills including the ability to work in a multifunctional team and to interact with a broad cross-section of people as well as the ability to work independently
- Strong record keeping and documentation skills
- Experience working with people with a disability in an employment setting or direct support
- A passion for safeguarding human rights and a deep personal connection to working in a purpose-driven organisation.
- Hold (or be willing to obtain) a current NDIS Worker Screening Check Working with Children Check and a C class drivers license along with an up-to-date COVID vaccination certificate or a medical exemption.
- A Current First Aid Certificate & CPR Certificate (willingness to Obtain if not held or expired) (check)
- Passport Birth or Citizenship Certificate to validate Australian Work Rights
- Willingness to complete a National & International Police Check (Paid by Afford)
What we offer
- Be part of a team united by a common purpose vision and values working together towards a clear and meaningful strategic direction.
- Benefit from our commitment to your professional growth and career progression with initiatives designed to nurture and grow exceptional talent.
- Increase your take-home pay with tax-free NFP salary packaging options including up to $15900 for living expenses and $2650 for entertainment each year.
- Enjoy a workplace that recognises your efforts with a strong rewards program flexible working arrangements and wellbeing initiatives like subsidised gym memberships.
- Join an organisation that values being good humans and good corporate citizens. We celebrate diversity inclusion and belonging support First Nations reconciliation make ethical choices and view our commitment to our clients as a lifelong journey.
More about Afford
At Afford we exist to create an inclusive world where human rights are realised. A world where people of all abilities come together to share in lifes adventure. Were looking for people experienced in disability employment at all levels who share this vision. Were seeking team players that reflect the demographic of their communities and are deeply connected to local people employers and organisations.
Our people live our values of kind clear team and explore. If this sounds like you click the link to express your interest. Let us know about your experience your passions and your unique skills. Wed love to hear from you.
For further information in regard to the role please contact;
Key Skills
- Experience Working With Students
- Organizational skills
- Classroom Management
- Behavioral Health
- Classroom Experience
- Mediation Experience
- Special Education
- Conflict Management
- Teaching
- Experience with Children
- Public Speaking
- Word Processing
About Company
On-Site UAE is the official partner of SEED MENA and The Private Office of H.E. Sheikh Saeed Bin Ahmed Al Makhtoum. We are a forward thinking, dynamic organization that has an enviable reputation for its quality and service delivery. We have a wide and in depth range of experience in ... View more
