Job Coach | Project SEARCH for Youth with Disabilities

UnitingCare Health Pty Ltd.; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 53,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary Packaging (NFP)

Flexible work arrangements

Parental leave

Diversity & Inclusion

Job summary

UnitingCare Queensland is seeking a Job Coach in Annerley to lead the Project SEARCH Transition-to-Work program for young people with a disability. You will develop partnerships, design internships, and assess interns’ needs to enable successful employment outcomes.

You will provide on-the-job support, deliver employability training, and drive employer engagement to secure post-program jobs. The role emphasizes collaboration with leaders, host workplaces and disability services to achieve KPIs.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Employment Services, Disability Services, Community Services or other relevant qualification.
• Willingness to obtain required vaccinations and undergo checks as per hospital infection control requirements.
• Demonstrated experience in culturally sensitive case management and planning for people with a disability.
• High level written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work across a range of stakeholders, including business, community and organisations.
• Strong connections within the sector to assist interns transition to open employment.
• Understanding of the NDIS environment, funding and reporting models, service delivery models and quality frameworks.
• Knowledge of key Federal and State legislation impacting Disability and Employment Services.
• Valid Driver’s Licence, Positive BlueCard, NDIS Worker Screening Check and Senior First Aid Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Develop effective networks and partnerships with Project SEARCH stakeholders to support client outcomes.
• Collaborate with leadership and host sites to design internships that teach transferable skills.
• Identify, assess and select eligible young people with a disability for the program.
• Complete assessments to determine capacity, supports and skill development needs.
• Provide employment preparation training and vocational interventions to address barriers.
• Deliver individualised on-the-job support during internship rotations.
• Achieve Job Placement KPIs by engaging employers for post-program opportunities.
• Build relationships with Disability Employment Service providers to support transitions.

Education

Certificate IV in Employment Services, Disability Services, Community Services or other relevant qualification

Job description

UnitingCare Queensland is seeking a Job Coach in Annerley to lead the Project SEARCH Transition-to-Work program for young people with a disability. You will develop partnerships, design internships, and assess interns’ needs to enable successful employment outcomes.

You will provide on-the-job support, deliver employability training, and drive employer engagement to secure post-program jobs. The role emphasizes collaboration with leaders, host workplaces and disability services to achieve KPIs.