Employment Coach – NTHSTH

Together We Can International (TWCI) are experienced leaders in their field and our team are our biggest asset we hire on values lived experience morals ethics attitude & ability to progress people. Passionate with lived experience in Disability we thrive on assisting the most vulnerable people in our community through support results & achievement we set the bar high with our staff and our expectations the ability to think outside the box to obtain desired outcomes of participants NDIS goals is essential we have a culture of excellence that is reflected throughout the organization.

The primary function of the Employment Coach at Together We Can International Pty Ltd (TWCI) is to case manage coach and support a caseload of NDIS participants towards obtaining ongoing employment. These participants will be of varying demographics. Working in a fast-paced environment with a supportive team you will provide one on one support to your participants and develop individualised action plans to build our participants capacity in a personalized & strategic approach. This is a results-driven role with KPls and specific requirements as outlined below.

ESSENTIAL:

Drivers licence & own reliable vehicle

NDIS Workers Clearance

Working with Children Clearance (WWC)

Excellent Communication skills

HIGHLY DESIRABLE

Experience working in the Employment Services/NDIS (Disability) Sector

ABOUT YOU

Experience working with people with a Disability

Lived experience with Disability or working with vulnerable people

Previous experience supporting young people

Recruitment Employment Service or Human Service experience

First Aid Mental Health Youth work social work or Human Services qualifications or experience

You are a champion for change who strives to achieve better results. With your driven nature you have demonstrated experience in meeting and exceeding performance base targets and are able to work autonomously. You consider your communication and interpersonal skills to be your greatest strengths and have the ability to build effective relationships with participants as well as external organizations. Having prior exposure or lived experience with people with a disability or experience in a similar industry you understand the challenges our participants face when looking for work.

Importantly you have a passion for the sector and relate to our mission and more importantly our values.

KPlS & RESPONSIBILITES

Managing a caseload of 9 Employment Support participants across Adelaide for a min of 6hrs per week each

Develop individualised action plans and outcome-focused goal setting with your caseload

Work through TWCI resources & assessment tools

Run individually tailored sessions with your participants weekly aiming for face-to-face to be the main method of contact

Assist participants with soft skills to prepare for the workforce or investigate suitable study options

Investigate vocational or non-vocational training opportunities

Build rapport with participants to gain trust & progression

Liaise and negotiate with local businesses employers industry and other organizations on behalf of our participants to job carve or effectively refer them to suitable opportunities within your network

Career Counselling & Mentoring

Post-placement support to participants once employment has been sourced

Able to competently liaise with Employment Service providers (in particular DES providers) for dual servicing opportunities & collaboration

Develop a network of employers community organizations or businesses to assist your participants achieve their NDIS employment goals

Effective time management ensuring you are on time & prepared for each session

Shift notes are to be completed after each shift in the requested format (ie flowlogic)

Shift notes are to clearly outline & identify support shown at each appt including any issues barriers strategies and goals set or achieved in each appt- these are legal documents and it is essential that these are actioned and presented professionally

Expos networking & connecting with the Community is an essential part of being successful in this role this includes attending or representing TWCI at any scheduled events & potential good news stories outlining the work or the results you are achieving

New business lead generation is to be a key part of your role when networking to bring new business to the team & Professional & positive representation of the company at all times (inside & outside work) including use of uniform for appointments & networking

Liaising with parents caregivers or support teams effectively

If this sounds like a brilliant fit for you and you like what we have to offer we would love to hear from you please email you application to telling us why you would be a great fit!!

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