REPORTS TO: Jobnet Coordinator

AWARD: Labour Market Assistance Industry Award 2010

CLASSIFICATION: Training and Placement Officer Pay Point 1-3

DIVISION: Jobnet Employment Program

Qualifications and Experience

Essential:

1. Department of Human Services (DHS) Disability Services Employment Screening Clearance
2. Department of Human Services (DHS) Child-related Employment Screening Clearance (before 1 July
3. 2019)/ Working with Children Check (from 1 July 2019)
4. Valid Working Visa (If applicable)
5. First Aid Certificate
6. Maintain valid Driver’s Licence.

Desirable:
1. Child Safe Environments
2. Demonstrated experience in provision of direct services to people with a disability/disadvantage
3. Completion or willingness to complete a Certificate III in Disability Work.

Other Conditions:
1. Complete internal compulsory CBS Work, Social Inclusion & Community Development Program
2. Must be prepared to relocate within the service should the need arise
3. Some intrastate and interstate travel may be required
4. Be available to work flexible schedule on an as needed basis.

Personal Abilities/Skills/Knowledge required

1. Commitment to the welfare, rights and personal development of people with a disability.
2. Highly developed communication skills with clients, caregivers and colleagues.
3. Ability to demonstrate and maintain high levels of professionalism, integrity and ethics.
4. Reliable and punctual.
5. Self-motivated, innovative and positive.
6. High level of interpersonal skills and conflict resolution.
7. Ability to develop extensive personal and professional networks.
8. Skills in research, evaluation and planning.
9. Effective report writing.
10. Excellent organisational and time management skills.
11. Highly developed written and verbal communication skill.
12. Be able to demonstrate initiative.
13. Ability to work unsupervised.

DUTIES

Areas of responsibility:

Employment Assistants will be required to do the following:





- Be responsible to their allocated client to maintain a positive working relationship, assist with the
- Learning of their duties, provide support and guidance to ensure all aspects of their role is understood
- Build confidence in their ability to do their job until such time that they are able to do so of their own accord
- Be available to clients during their shifts by observing, listening and supporting the client to obtain a successful outcome.

Key outcomes The key outcomes and activities derive from three broad areas of activity.

These include:

1. successful employment integration
2. work enhancement
3. individual education.
4. Successful employment integration

The Employment Assistants will participate in the basic planning, implementation and monitoring of specific Programs by:

1. Implementing programs, participating in activities and supporting participants to achieve predetermined goals established by the Senior Employment Officers and/or Jobnet Coordinator
2. In conjunction client’s families/carers and other team members
3. Assisting with the planning and development of the Programs based on client interests, abilities and pre-determined goals within a group or on an individual basis based on the InWork Support Plan
4. Ensuring that the objectives of the program are met through providing regular feedback to the Employment Officer, Senior Employment Officer and Jobnet Coordinator
5. Assisting with review and assessment processes, including the practical implementation of recommendations
6. Assisting with transportation and attending appointments with clients
7.



Taking responsibility for the physical and emotional wellbeing of clients whilst engaged in employment by exercising a Duty of Care
8. Assisting with the implementation and adherence to Work, Health & Safety Welfare requirements, Equal Opportunity, Disability Discrimination and the National Standards for Disability Services
9. Providing information and support on the acquisition of appropriate funding or equipment
10. Accompany persons with a disability and/or disadvantage on work experiences or trials and well as paid employment in order to guide and support them to obtain a successful employment outcome where required
11. Participate in other duties as required.

Work Enhancement The Employment Assistants support people with a disability to have greater control and influence over decisions that affect their quality of life by:

1. Implementing purposeful Programs that meet individual needs and provide opportunities for decision-making and choice
2. Supporting participants to develop skills, gain experience and confidence in undertaking the requirements of their role in order to obtain longevity in their employment
3. Providing practical support and encouragement to assist individuals and groups to participate in and enjoy the options provided to the best of their ability

Individual Education Employment Assistants should assist in the development of positive community attitudes towards people with a disability by:

1. Encouraging the inclusion of people with a disability in all aspects of community life
2. Increasing community awareness by providing informal verbal information to community
3. Groups and agencies and by demonstrating positive attitudes and behaviours
4. Promoting the rights, needs and potential of people with a disability

Are you a vibrant and experienced person and you feel this opportunity is for you? We would love to hear from you. Submit your application now. Send your cover letter and resume to [email protected] or contact [0412 121 297](tel:0412 121 297) for a confidential discussion.

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