As a Project SEARCH - Coach you will provide coaching and mentoring for our Project SEARCH interns , you will work with our interns who live with a disability to live a full and contributing life utilising NDIS supports via their individualised support plan. You will be responsible for supporting them in a Host Employer setting throughout an internship period, whilst delivering relevant supports.
A day in the role involves…
- Screening potential interns for program eligibility
- Liaising with employers and managers at the host site and creating solutions to support them at work
- Building and maintaining relationships with potential employers and community organisations
- Facilitating Skills Assessment Days and pre-learning with interns prior to Internship commencement
- Increasing your participants' employability through training and other support services
- Contributing to regular Steering Committee meetings
Sourcing employment opportunities through networking
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Why should you join WISE Employment?
- Competitive salary starting at $71,540 with Not-for-Profit Salary Packaging (tax savings)
- Four Wellness Days (1 every quarter), and opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
- Various health and lifestyle initiatives and benefits
- Access to discounts from leading retailers through Flare
iPhone and laptop included
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What will you bring to the role?
- Previous experience working within Disability Employment Services and/or the NDIS sector
- Experience in the engagement of stakeholders and development of mutually beneficial relationships
- Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
- Highly developed planning, coordination, and time management skills, along with attention to detail
- Effective support skills for people with a disability
- Demonstrates qualities of empathy, compassion and integrity
- Understanding of and ability in the internship process
- Interest in sales and marketing techniques
- Computer literacy and the ability to learn new computer systems
- You will thrive on our key attributes of Customer Centricity, Curiosity, Resilience, Adaptability, Creativity and a Growth Mindset while supporting a diverse range of clients into environments they are passionate about
Current driver’s license where required
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Please note the following Mandatory Pre-employment Screenings will be required prior to being offered a role with WISE Employment, these will include;
- Australian National Crime Check, including Right to work in Australia (conducted by WISE)
- NDIS Workers Screening Check ( fee payable by candidate )
- Working with Children’s check ( WWCC ) ( fee payable by candidate )
About WISE Employment:
Celebrating 30 years in the employment services industry, WISE Employment is a not-for-profit organisation that is committed to providing quality employment, training and support to the disadvantaged members of our community, the long-term unemployed and people with disability. We aim to inspire, transform and empower people by connecting them with employers who care. WISE also operates two highly successful socially inclusive social enterprises along with a range of other programs and services aligned to the needs of the community.
Please visit our careers page, www.wiseemployment.com.au/careers-at-wise, to find out more about WISE.
Are you ready to Apply?
Please submit a current resume and cover letter that demonstrates how you meet the above-specified requirements.
We are Inclusive!
WISE is recognized by the Diversity Council Australia as an “Inclusive Employer 2024/2025”. We actively encourage and welcome candidates from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, candidates with a disability, members of the LGBTIQA+ community and Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates.
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