Job Coach-Inclusive Employment Australia

Maximus; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading employment support organization is seeking a Job Coach in Newcastle-Maitland. The role involves assisting individuals with disabilities to find and sustain employment while providing ongoing support. We're looking for someone with strong customer service experience, excellent interpersonal skills, and a drive to make a difference in the community. Training and support will be provided, and the position offers numerous benefits including flexible working arrangements and generous leave entitlements.

Benefits

Purple Perks Discounts

Gender neutral paid parental leave of 12 weeks

5 weeks annual leave after 3 years service

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain a current Working with Children Check and Police Check.
• High level of interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Experience in customer-focused roles.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with disabilities in finding and maintaining employment.
• Engage with local employers and businesses.

Skills

Customer service experience

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

Empathy

Job description

Project / Position Introduction

Overview

• Career growth opportunities
• Accessible ongoing training

Job Coach - Inclusive Employment Australia

Inclusive Employment Australia supports individuals with disability injury or health condition in preparing for finding and maintaining employment.

We are looking to grow our team to deliver these services.

No weekends or public holidays!

Why join AKG

We believe its important to get to know our customers and understand their skills and abilities focusing on what they can do not what they cant do.

By doing this it allows us to provide tailored support and assistance and also helps in the search of finding the right employment that suits our customers best.

We dont stop there though. Once our customers are in employment we continue to be there for them and their employers too.

You might be from industry already or a retail or hospitality superstar a call centre professional or from another service industry all together but you thrive in a customer-focused role enjoy talking to clients and are self-driven! Training and support will be provided. Bring your positivity and tenacity to a role that really matters!

Join the us!

Build on your existing experience or begin a new career

Make a difference in your own community

Get full training and structured support

Kick goals in a team that changes lives every day!

Would this describe you

Energised by supporting people to achieve their goals

High level of interpersonal and organisational skills

Strong customer service experience

Confidence to talk to local employers and businesses

Goal focused

Ability to look for solutions and overcome objections

Aware of the vulnerabilities when looking for work and the effects of unemployment

Empathetic but also resilient

Able to obtain a current Working with Children Check and Police Check

More than just a salary!

Purple Perks Discounts from a large number of well-known retail / travel and adventure companies for staff

EAP Program available for yourself and family members

Opportunity to grow and develop through training and leadership support

5 weeks annual leave after 3 years service

Cash out of purchase annual leave to suit your needs

Gender neutral paid parental leave of 12 weeks

Extensive leave provisions including domestic community service and study leave

Education assistance and study leave.

Benefits

• Gender neutral paid parental leave of 12 weeks
• Superannuation contributions paid for women during the first 12 weeks of any unpaid parental leave
• 5 weeks annual leave after 3 years service
• Access to long service leave after 5 years service
• Extensive leave provisions including domestic abuse community service study leave
• Ability to purchase or cash out annual leave
• Education assistance and study leave
• Flexible working arrangements
• Proven career development and promotion opportunities

Diversity and Inclusion

We are proud to hold the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) Employer of Choice Citation and be a recognised Disability Confident Company.

We value diversity in the backgrounds ideas work styles and perspectives of our team. We strongly encourage people with disability Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people mature aged workers and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to apply.

We adhere to the National Principles for Child Safety and require all team members to be committed to child safety and well-being. Our induction and training will provide you with these principles including having an understanding of childrens developmental needs and culturally safe practices.

Next steps

If you require an adjustment to the recruitment process for reasons of equal opportunity please call a member of our Recruitment Team on 0 or email before you submit your application.

Key Skills

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Employment Type : Unclear

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1