About Us

Wesley Mission Queensland is a not-for-profit community service provider that offers community support, mental health and disability services, aged and palliative care, and retirement living across Queensland. We have a long and proud history of supporting people in need and live by our values of Innovation, Hope, Integrity, Compassion, Justice, Empowerment and Respect.

We strive to be a welcoming, caring and inclusive community that celebrates diversity and supports employees of all backgrounds and faiths. People with passion, connected by hope for a more compassionate, just and inclusive society is our story. Join us and be part of a story you'll love to tell.

About the Role

The Employment Coach assists with the delivery of WMQ’s NDIS Work Skills Training service. We support young people with disability, autism or with other support needs to succeed in their work readiness goals through a journey of Discovery including onsite work training, which leads to individualised work experience opportunities.

Key Role Accountabilities:

Align one’s workplace behaviour in accordance with the Wesley Charter and Wesley Mission Queensland’s Vision, Mission and Values

Work from a strengths-based perspective to assist participants to meet their identified needs

Assist in the development, evaluation and administration of service

Deliver learning materials in a workshop format following universal design principles with a diverse range of participants

Communicate with families about participant progress as needed

Direct volunteers in the training space

Adapt materials where necessary to meet the individual learning needs of participants

Effectively time manage work days to ensure the full utilisation of working hours and delivery of service

Connect with businesses and organisations within the local community to develop relationships for work site visits, work experience and employment opportunities for participants

Provide superior customer service that always exceeds customer expectations

Comply with all organisational Policy and Procedures, as well as WH&S Standards

Provide effective communication and reporting to management and stakeholders as requested

Work in accordance with the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission

About You

Completion of the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Worker Orientation Module “Quality, Safety and You”, and "New Worker NDIS Induction" Module

An understanding of issues and support requirements relating to employment for adults with disability, autism and with significant support needs

Demonstrated understanding of employment barriers for adults with disability

Demonstrated high level presentation, written, verbal and interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate professionally and respectfully with colleagues, participants and community members

Excellent skills in the Microsoft Office suite of applications particularly PowerPoint, Word, Outlook and Excel

Hold a current Blue Card and NDIS Worker Screening Clearance

Willingness to work within the Philosophy, Policies and Procedures of Wesley Mission Queensland and The Uniting Church in Australia

Desirable:

Tertiary qualifications in youth work, education, disability support or related discipline and / or equivalent experience.

Demonstrated experience in delivery of workshop style training for adults with disability, autism or diverse support needs.

Demonstrated understanding and commitment to the principles of equal employment opportunity, Work, Health and Safety and continuous quality improvement.

Cert III in Educational Support, or Disability or Individual Support.

What makes a difference for us:

Proof of Vaccination Status as required by Legislation, Health Directives or WMQ Policy throughout employment and prior to commencement.

Relevant probity checks required by legislation and WMQ policy.

Current Driver’s Licence and willingness to drive in the course of work.

Why Join Us

We value diversity, strive for inclusion, and come together to walk alongside those in need to provide hope and compassion. We are committed to working collaboratively to help you grow, support your wellbeing, and enable you to be your true self each day aligned to our mission and values. Along the journey, we will encourage you to find your story.

We offer our team members:

Support from our Employee Wellbeing Program – we are recognised as an Advanced Mental Health First Aid Skilled Workplace.

Access to salary packaging benefits that enable you to increase your take-home pay

Access to discounts on private health insurance, gym memberships and travel

WMQ's vision for reconciliation is for all people to stand unified in an equal and inclusive future. We commit to enhancing opportunities for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander People and celebrating diversity. As part of our commitment to Reconciliation we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

Please note: You will be asked for evidence of your COVID-19 vaccination status as part of your application process as required by Legislation, Health Directives or WMQ Policy.