Why Brite?
Purposeful work that impacts the lives of people with disabilities Salary packaging options Employee assistance program Supportive team environment Career growth and development opportunities What You Bring:
Passion for empowering individuals with disabilities Strong communication and interpersonal skills Formal qualifications in Disability or Training and Assessment Apply Today and Help Us Make a Difference!
About the role
The Senior Employment Coach role, working within the Service Delivery Team has responsibility for the delivery of
high quality supports for employees.
In particular, the Senior Employment Coach provides:
Assistance with identification and achievement of employee vocational goals, both within Brite and open employment aspirations.
Supporting employees in their daily work readiness requirements.
Supporting the operational imperatives of the organisation.
Develop and maintain positive and collaborative relationships with internal and external contacts.
Position responsibilities
The Senior Employment Coach will provide direct services for supported team members and assist them to
achieve their employment goals.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Assist and support employees to meet their obligations as employees.
Work with operational staff and service delivery staff in order to meet both employee and operational goals/targets.
Participate as required within the Service Delivery Team to administer annual Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) and 6 monthly EAP reviews.
(Including the assessment of employees, conducting meetings,
and facilitating employee goals).
Identify and assist in the delivery of employee training needs across the organisation.
Assist in the development and delivery of 'off the job' training as required.
Provide general work-related assistance to employees where required, with a particular focus on matters arising on the floor.
Participate as required with employees in achieving their open employment goals.
Accurate and up to date administration including case notes on client progress against goals, funding requirements, periodic reporting, recording absences and individual risk assessments.
Maintaining clear professional boundaries with employees.
Support the Wage Assessment process as it pertains to employees.
Complying with all relevant legislation and codes of conduct.
Ensuring work health and safety guidelines are adhered to.
Maintaining currency with NDIS knowledge and requirements.
Working within the guidelines of NDIS and escalating relevant information to the Manager – NDIS Employment and Training or the NDIS Employment and Training Lead.
Liaise with external agencies/support networks regarding support issues as required and in a professional manner.
Support all processes through relevant administrative and planning tasks.
Perform other reasonable duties as directed by the Manager – NDIS Employment and Training or the NDIS Employment and Training Lead.
Foster a culture of co-operation and collaboration and develop an awareness of organisational imperatives outside area of responsibility.
Knowledge, skills, and experience
Commitment to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, specifically, Article 27 Work and employment and recognition of the right of persons with disabilities to work on an
equal basis with others.
Passion and commitment to utilise expertise to grow Brite's community impact through employment.
Demonstrated ability to be professional and effective in interactions when working with people with disabilities and/or those facing disadvantage and at least two years' experience in a comparable field
Be able to communicate in a clear, open, honest, and professional manner which achieves a positive outcome.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills in all interactions with clients and colleagues, with proven ability to facilitate teamwork and foster cooperation using influence, tact, discretion, and impartiality
across a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
Demonstrated commitment in delivering high-quality work within best practice, safety, and continual improvement frameworks.
Well-developed written and verbal communication skills.
Formal qualifications (Cert IV in Disability and/or Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or equivalents).
Working knowledge of NDIS Practice Standards.
Highly effective skills in the use of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel); proficient knowledge of Office 365 SharePoint will be highly regarded.
Appreciation of or experience working within a business environment.
A personal alignment with the values of Brite.
Additional Requirements
Current drivers' licence NDIS Worker Screening Clearance Working with Children Clearance About Brite:
For over 45 years, Brite has been creating meaningful employment and training opportunities in our community.
Our
core purpose is the provision of inclusive and accessible employment for people with disability.
We empower our
people by investing in their strengths and providing tailored supports, helping them to break down barriers, and
achieve their true potential.
Through our innovative social enterprise solutions, we engage the community in
purposeful partnerships, in which we are committed to delivering high quality services.
We continue to work with
local industry and community to develop an integrated employment approach, driving change for a more inclusive
society.
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