Employment Support Worker - helping others find employment!
breakthru
Posted 4 days ago
About Breakthru đź’ś
Breakthru is part of the Royal Rehab Group, a leading provider of disability and rehabilitation services. We are a dynamic, innovative organisation committed to empowering people to create their own futures. Through the provision of high quality person-centred services, we enable thousands of people every year to access the supports they need for mental health, employment, disability & training.
We recognize the strength that diversity brings to our workplace. We are committed to building an inclusive culture that reflects the rich tapestry of the people we serve. We actively encourage applications from various community groups, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, individuals with disabilities, and those from culturally diverse backgrounds.
About the role…
The permanent Part Time position we have available is based in our Breakthru unit, in our Employment Supports program in 📍 St Albans, VIC. This program supports participants who have NDIS funding, transition into gainful employment opportunities.
The key focus of this role is to assist people in learning new skills and gain the confidence they need to find a job that they enjoy.
Day-to-day you will provide support:
Conducting thorough research to explore and understand various industries and career opportunities.
Providing individualized and group coaching to enhance interpersonal and professional skills.
Navigating key aspects of daily life, including public transportation, time management, and financial planning.
Developing expertise in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint to optimize workflow efficiency.
Building strategic relationships through networking and proactive outreach to market clients effectively.
Demonstrating a self-directed approach to work while recognizing when to seek support and collaboration.
Embracing constructive feedback and committing to continuous professional growth.
About you 🧒…
This wonderful opportunity is available immediately. It would suit someone who has experience supporting someone with a disability and who may be a bit of an organising and administration whiz! You are someone that can easily adapt your communication style to build relationships, and you don’t shy away from leading by example when it comes to advocating for a person’s skills or abilities when searching for work.
Your experience might include someone who: is wanting to support participants to achieve gainful employment opportunities; has lived/living personal or family experience of disability that you’d like to turn into a rewarding career; is from an employment, capacity building or support work background looking for experience in this area.
Whatever your situation, we are looking for people who are passionate about community connection, enjoy developing relationships with people and genuinely get excited to see others achieve.
The Permanent Part Time salary on offer is $67,980 + Super + Salary Packaging + Royal Rewards pro rata. With a knowledgeable senior leadership team to guide you, along with a thorough induction and orientation, you will be supported to deliver amazing services to the community and develop your skills and career!
Your Royal Rewards…
We are proud of our diverse and skilled team of passionate healthcare and support professionals committed to delivering the very best for the people we serve. A career as part of the Royal Rehab Group is the opportunity to make a difference with a progressive and innovative organisation, built on a rich history of community care since 1899. In support of our wonderful team-members right across the Group, we offer a variety of benefits including:
đź’° Salary Packaging: Up to $15,900 salary packaging per FBT year (potential $5,206 in tax savings)
🌴5 extra leave days: Access to an additional 5 individual leave days
🚀Career growth: Genuine career opportunities
⚖️Work life balance: Flexible work arrangements
👨‍💼Leadership: Supportive and experienced leadership team
🤝 Culture: Friendly and close-knit team environment
To Apply
We recognize the strength that diversity brings to our workplace. We are committed to building an inclusive culture that reflects the rich tapestry of the people we serve. We actively encourage applications from various community groups, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, individuals with disabilities, and those from culturally diverse backgrounds.
To apply, please submit a cover letter and your resume via the 🔥 APPLY NOW link to be considered. If you are successful for this role certain pre-employment checks will be undertaken including a criminal record check, working with children check, NDIS Worker Screening, and referee checks. A full Driver Licence is also a requirement for this position.
Vaccination against infectious diseases is strongly encouraged, however not a prerequisite for employment to this position.
Please, no recruitment agencies.
About breakthru
Breakthru, part of the Royal Rehab Group, is committed to empowering individuals to shape their futures. We provide tailored support recognising that everyone has unique needs and preferences.
We prioritise customer choice and family involvement to customise our services. We are especially dedicated to supporting people with disabilities, long-term unemployment, mental health challenges, unmet educational goals, or homelessness in New South Wales, Victoria, and Queensland.
We take pride in providing culturally sensitive support to various communities, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, refugees, migrants, and diverse groups.
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