Come and join our growing team in Northwest Tasmania (Burnie/Devonport area) where we are currently recruiting for a Career Coach to provide innovative employment supports to persons with a disability.
Let us tell you about the role:
Immediate start with some flexibility in your day as a career coach. The key focus is building the capacity of people to gain meaningful work. This position requires confidence and a positive attitude. Reporting to the Community Engagement and Skills Development Supervisor, as a Career Coach you will plan, co-ordinate, monitor and celebrate each participant's success. We work with people to identify their goals and aspirations, build skills and job-readiness, and support people in employment. We also work with prospective employers helping to carve new roles within work sites. As a Career Coach, you will be expected to use networks within the business community and referral sources promoting opportunities for each participant.
About you:
You will possess:
Knowledge and capability to deliver contemporary and innovative services in the disability sector gained through applicable experience training, education, and experience. Extensive practical experience providing support to people with disabilities. Ability to engage with, motivate, train and mentor teams to ensure delivery of high-quality supports. Sound written and verbal communication skills including the ability to undertake reporting, consultation, mediation, and produce correspondence. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong and mutually beneficial internal and external relationships. Problem solving, consultation, teamwork, and negotiation skills. What is essential?
An appropriate Certificate level qualification, which is recognised by Oak Possability and is relevant to the work required to be performed, or experience deemed to be equivalent. Previous experience in providing community-based employment or employment preparation, with an emphasis on 'place and train' models of support. Demonstrated experience in supervising a team on a day-to-day basis to achieve a required outcome. Time management skills and ability to work independently. What is desirable?
Experience in both the Disability sector and Youth Services. Have access to an existing community network within the area of the role. High level of IT skills in word processing and email programs. High level of written and comprehension skills. Advanced communication and interpersonal skills to build strong and mutually beneficial relationships. Intermediate problem solving, consultation, and negotiation skills. Demonstrated ability to work effectively and make informed decisions under pressure. Have initiative, but also a systematic approach to the role. Other Requirements needed for the role:
A current NDIS Worker Screening Check (must be maintained). A current Working with Vulnerable Check (must be maintained). A current national Police Check (must be maintained). A current unrestricted driver's licence (must be maintained). Fully vaccinated against Covid-19. First Aid and CPR certificates. Lastly, some of the perks:
Work for a true values-based organisation making a difference to people living with a disability.
Salary packaging of up to $15,900 (plus an additional $2,650 for Entertainment expenses).
As well as:
Access to professional development and in-house training opportunities. Career advancement opportunities - we love to promote from within. Experience a supportive culture and working environment. Access to our employee assistance program – because life happens. What's next?
For further information about this role, please contact the Possability recruitment team (Jason) or 0408 720 ***.
To access a copy of the position description please click here .
If you are ready for your next role, looking for a career change, or wanting to join a values-based organisation, please hit the apply button and attach your resume and cover letter.
Possability is proud to be an equal opportunity employer where every person can feel safe and participate in meaningful work. We are committed to workplace diversity and encourage employment applications from people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. To ensure that all clients and vulnerable people are protected, all employees are required to hold a current NDIS check, National Police check, appropriate working with children check, and be vaccinated against covid-19.
And finally, a little more about us:
Possability is a leading Australian non-profit, values-based organisation delivering a range of individual and flexible support options for people with a disability across Tasmania, Victoria, and Queensland. Services include supported accommodation, employment, training, respite, and support for children & young people with a history of adversity.
Possability has a vision for a world where everyone has the opportunity to pursue their potential. We are catalysts for change in the broader community and in the lives of the people we serve. We believe that freedom and independence are fundamental human rights. We are committed to providing a quality service designed to be responsive and flexible to individual needs to enable people to achieve their personal goals.
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