Job Description

Help someone build the confidence, skills and independence to take their next step into employment.

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As we continue to grow, we're looking for passionate and motivated people to join our team in McLaren Vale and support individuals who may face barriers to employment.

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As an Employment Mentor, you'll work alongside participants to identify their strengths, build practical workplace skills and grow their confidence. Through engaging one-to-one and group-based support, you'll help people become more connected to their community and move towards long-term employment and greater independence.

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If you're someone who enjoys seeing others succeed, can think creatively and loves helping people realise what they're capable of, this could be a highly rewarding role for you.

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About Us

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McLaren Veal Enterprises is a registered NDIS service provider and not-for-profit organisation providing tailored services and support for people living with disability.

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We're deeply connected to our local communities and driven by a vision of inclusion, opportunity and sustainability. At the heart of what we do is a simple goal: creating genuine opportunities for people to build skills, increase independence and work towards the future they want.

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About the Role

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As an Employment Mentor, no two days will look exactly the same.

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You'll deliver person-centred, evidence-based employment supports aligned with each participant's individual goals, NDIS plan and funding.

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You'll support participants to develop practical skills that can make a real difference in their pathway to employment, including:

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Customer service and workplace communication

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Time management and organisation

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Following workplace instructions and routines

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Building confidence and independence

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Understanding workplace expectations

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Developing the skills needed to participate successfully in employment and the community

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This is more than simply teaching skills. You'll build a strong rapport with each participant, understand their individual strengths and aspirations, and support them to identify and overcome barriers to achieving their goals.





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We're looking for someone who can take initiative, work confidently and autonomously, recognise learning opportunities and adapt their approach to the individual in front of them.

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Most importantly, you'll see the difference your support can make as participants grow in confidence, develop recent skills and take positive steps towards employment and greater independence.

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If you're looking for a role with purpose, variety and the opportunity to make a genuine difference in someone's future, we'd love to hear from you.

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Key Responsibilities

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Person Centred Employment Support

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Deliver individualised (1:1) supports aligned with participant goals and NDIS plans

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Support participants to build capacity and confidence to secure sustainable employment

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Promote participant choice, control, and informed decision-making

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Referral, Intake & Assessment

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Coordinate and engage with referrals from stakeholders including schools, allied health, and community services

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Conduct comprehensive intake assessments, including risk assessments and support needs analysis

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Develop and document individualised capacity-building plans with clear, measurable outcomes

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Ensure appropriate service matching and safe onboarding processes

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Service Delivery & Capacity Building

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Deliver structured employment readiness programs and workplace-based supports

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Provide mentoring during work experience placements to support skill development and safe participation

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Monitor and review participant progress against goals and adjust supports as required

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Stakeholder Engagement & Business Development

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Develop and maintain professional relationships with employers and community partners

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Meeting with individuals and families





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Identify inclusive employment opportunities aligned with participant capacity and goals

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Supporting participants and their families through the sign-up process within their allocated funding scope

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Documentation, Compliance & Quality

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Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant documentation in line with organisational and NDIS requirements

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Record service delivery, progress notes, and outcomes to support audits and reporting

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Identify, report, and respond to risks, incidents, or safeguarding concerns in accordance with policy

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Participate in continuous improvement activities and uphold quality and safeguarding standards

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Skills and Experience required

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Able to work with participants to meet individual goals and able to support complex physical and social needs

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Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills

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Recent case management experience (DES experience highly regarded)

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Minimum 6 months of case management experience required

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Experience working with employers and businesses to negotiate job opportunities for people

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Experience supporting people with a disability in an open or supported employment environment

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Ability to work to a timeline

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Represent the organisation in a professional manner

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Ability to effectively communicate/network with all stakeholders (participants, families, schools, employers, and other support services)

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Cert III Individual Support (Disability) equivalent or higher

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Appointment to the position is subject to a satisfactory NDIS screening

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Current Drivers License (ability to secure driver accreditation through DPTI)

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Current Senior First Aid Certificate

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Demonstrated ability to meet KPIs

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Knowledge of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)

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Mandatory qualifications

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NDIS Clearance

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Cert III Individual Support (Disability) equivalent or higher

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Full Drivers License, Driver History Check from within the last 12 months AND ability to gain driver accreditation through DPTI

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First Aid Certificate including CPR

📌 Employment Mentor (South Australia)
🏢 McLaren Vale Enterprises
📍 South Australia