Employment Coach – Barwon

Everyday Independence; Barwon Downs; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing days

Paid parental leave

Counselling services

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Everyday Independence in Newtown is seeking an Employment Coach to support young people aged 15-22 in exploring strengths, building skills and gaining work experience. The role involves delivering tailored employment supports within an interdisciplinary youth therapy team.

You will work across diverse settings, collaborate with employers, and help participants integrate into workplaces with on-site support, while pursuing personal and professional growth in a values-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Flexibility to travel as required to support service delivery and participant engagement
• Availability to work Monday to Friday, between 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
• Strong communication skills and a team player
• Commitment to personal and professional growth
• Valid driver's license
• NDIS Workers Screening Check
• Working with Children Check
• Experience working in NDIS / disability

Responsibilities

• Support young people aged 15-22 to explore strengths, build real-world skills and gain meaningful work experience.
• Provide tailored employment supports empowering young people to achieve vocational goals and sustainable career pathways.
• Work alongside interdisciplinary youth therapy teams to help adolescence and young adults explore work and build new skills.
• Deliver tailored, hands-on employment supports to a small group of participants with a consultative approach.
• Facilitate workplace integration by providing on-site support once employment commences, helping participants adjust and thrive.
• Collaborate with employers to offer consultation and support, promoting inclusive practices and sustainable employment outcomes.
• Build meaningful relationships with participants and their supports (family, carers, friends)
• Attend weekly team meetings in the Hub.

Job description

Job title - Employment Coach
Location -Newtown
Employment Type - Part-time

About Everyday Independence

With over 40 hubs across Australia, Everyday Independence is committed to changing the game for people with disabilities. Working in the social model, our united team of talented change makers is on a mission to make inclusion possible for all Australians.

As one of the Australia's largest allied health therapy providers, Everyday Independence is growing with confidence and welcoming passionate, purpose driven team members who want to make a real impact. At Everyday Independence, you'll find job stability, flexibility, structured mentoring and supervision, continuous learning and professional development, career pathways and a values-driven culture.

About the Role

We are looking for Employment Coaches, to support young people aged 15-22 explore their strengths, build real-world skills, and gain meaningful work experience.

You will provide tailored employment supports empowering young people to achieve their vocational goals and build sustainable career pathways.
You'll work alongside our interdisciplinary youth therapy teams to help adolescence and young adults explore work, build new skills and shape their future with confidence.

As an Employment Coach at Everyday Independence, no two days will be the same.

• Working in the social model means you'll work in diverse settings, from homes and schools to workplaces, vocational and community settings, and Everyday Independence hubs
• Work within an interdisciplinary team of passionate and dedicated employment coaches, allied health professionals and other youth-focused practitioners
• Deliver tailored, hands-on employment supports to a small group of participants, ensuring a highly consultative and responsive approach to individual needs.
• Facilitate workplace integration by providing on-site support once employment commences, helping participants adjust and thrive in their roles.
• Collaborate with employers to offer consultation and support, promoting inclusive practices and sustainable employment outcomes.
• Building meaningful relationships with the participants and their supports (family, carers, friends)
• Attend weekly team meetings in the Hub, sharing stories of impact, coffee and laughs

Who We Are Looking For

At Everyday Independence, our team thrives on shared values and a collaborative spirit. We're on the lookout for individuals who resonate with our values and can seamlessly integrate into our dynamic environment.

To be considered for this role you'll need:

• Flexibility to travel as required to support service delivery and participant engagement
• Availability to work Monday to Friday, between 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
• Strong communication skills and a team player
• Commitment to personal and professional growth
• Valid driver's license
• NDIS Workers Screening Check
• Working with Children Check
• Experience working in NDIS / disability

What We Offer

• Continuous Learning:Guidance and support provided by industry-leading Allied Health professionals to help you excel.
• Opportunities for Growth:Growth opportunities are endless! Explore clinical, mentoring/education or operational leadership career pathways.
• Supportive Environment:Work in a supportive, interdisciplinary environment, collaborating with experts in the field.
• Everyday Perks:We offer a range of additional perks including pet-friendly hubs, in-house career coaching, professional development budget, wellbeing days, paid parental leave, regular social events and access to confidential counselling services through our Employee Assistance Program.

Join the Change Makers

At Everyday Independence, your passion for getting young providing tailored employment supports isn't just valued; it's crucial in driving positive change for individuals with disabilities.