Employment Coach

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 individualized action plans to build our participant's capacity in a personalized & strategic approach. This is a results-driven role with KPl's and specific requirements as outlined below.

ESSENTIAL : HIGHLY DESIRABLE:

• Drivers licence & own reliable vehicle

• NDIS Clearance

• Working with Children Clearance (WWC)

• Excellent Communication skills

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.

KPl'S & RESPONSIBILITES

• Managing a caseload of 8-10 Employment Support participants across Adelaide for a min of 6hrs per week each

• Develop individualized 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 connecteams)

• 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 the sound of what we have to offer please connect with us today we would love to hear from you!