Job Coach, Project SEARCH - Flexible Work

Family and Disability Services; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 53,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

NFP Salary Packaging

12 weeks paid parental leave

Job summary

UnitingCare Queensland is seeking a dedicated Job Coach to support high quality employment outcomes for young people with a disability through Project SEARCH, a one-year transition-to-work program conducted at Host Workplaces in Annerley Brisbane. You will build partnerships, design internships, assess eligibility and provide on-the-job support.

The role offers permanent full-time hours, not-for-profit salary packaging options, and opportunities to grow within our FaDS team while delivering

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Employment Services, Disability Services, Community Services or other relevant qualification (or lesser formal qualification with experience in a similiar role)
• Willingness to obtain required vaccinations in line with hospitals infection control requirements, as well as undergo national criminal history check and functional assessment
• Demonstrated experience in successful, culturally sensitive case management and planning practices related to people with a disability
• High level written and verbal communication skills demonstrated by the ability to relate well to all people
• Ability to work effectively and constructively across a range of stakeholders, including the business sector, community members and organisations.
• Existing, robust connections within the sector, capable of opening doors and securing post program employment opportunities for Interns.
• Demonstrated understanding of the NDIS environment, funding and reporting models, service delivery models, and quality service frameworks.
• Demonstrated understanding of key legislation at the Federal and State levels that impact on service delivery for Disability and Employment Services.
• Current Driver’s Licence, Positive BlueCard & NDIS Worker Screening Check and Senior First Aid Certificate

Responsibilities

• Develop effective networks and partnerships both internally and externally with all Project SEARCH stakeholders that will support the achievement of quality client outcomes
• Work in partnership with the leadership team and host sites, developing a range of internships designed to teach Interns competitive and marketable skills that are transferrable to jobs within the community
• Work with the leadership team to identify, assess and select eligible young people with a disability to participate in the Project SEARCH program
• Complete a range of assessments to determine Intern capacity, support requirements and areas for skill development
• Provide employment preparation training and a range of vocational and non- vocational interventions to assist Interns to manage employment related barriers and develop their skills
• Provide individualised on-the-job support to each Intern during the internship rotation
• Achieve Job Placement Key Performance Indicators by undertaking employer engagement activities to secure post program employment opportunities
• Build and maintain relationships with follow on services such as Disability Employment Service providers to assist each intern transition in to open employment

Job description

UnitingCare Queensland is seeking a dedicated Job Coach to support high quality employment outcomes for young people with a disability through Project SEARCH, a one-year transition-to-work program conducted at Host Workplaces in Annerley Brisbane. You will build partnerships, design internships, assess eligibility and provide on-the-job support.

The role offers permanent full-time hours, not-for-profit salary packaging options, and opportunities to grow within our FaDS team while delivering