Employment Coach

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Detail information about job Employment Coach. Terms and conditions vacancy

Endeavour Foundation is a fast growing for-purpose national organisation with over 5,000 staff plus volunteers, providing support and services to people with a disability in over 300 locations nationally. The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is being implemented and is a landmark time of transformation within our sector, providing an opportunity for you to be at the forefront of one of the biggest organisational change and people transformation journeys in Australia.

About the Role

Our Employment Coaches are part of a national team that provide guidance around creating positive employment outcomes for our Supported Employees. By being the first point of contact and taking a person-centred approach, our Employment Coaches at Endeavour Foundation make a real difference in the lives of others every day.

The creation of a new role has created an opportunity for a passionate Employment Coach to join our Business Service at Geebung and Redcliffe on a permanent, full time basis, (ideally 3 days Geebung and 2 days Redcliffe.

As an Employment Coach you will:

• Provide on-going day to day vocational support to employees
• Coach and deliver training initiatives for our valued Supported Employees
• Provide relevant training and ongoing advice so that employees can continue their employment in a positive supportive environment.
• Be the first point of contact for families and carers
• Establish a structured induction program for the business unit and deliver the training to supported employees
• Play an integral and proactive role in the recruitment and selection of supported employees
• Maintain accurate reports and ensure compliance is being met as per funding arrangements, standards and organisational requirements
• Assist in managing challenging behaviours in the workplace
• Identify relevant and appropriate skills development and career goals for Supported Employees.

What you need to succeed:

• Demonstrated experience in coaching individuals and delivering training, preferably those with a disability
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (desirable)
• Certificate IV in Disability or tertiary qualifications in human services (desirable)
• Strong administration and computer skills
• Enjoy the personal rewards associated with a people-centred organisation
• Able to juggle multiple commitments in a dynamic environment
• Experience with Positive Behaviour Support framework
• Possess excellent communication and report writing skills
• Highly developed understanding of the disability sector
• Respond positively and adapt to a rapidly changing environment

Prior to commencing with Endeavour Foundation you will be required to undertake a National Criminal History check and hold or be willing to obtain a positive notice from Disability Services (Yellow Card) and Working with Children Check (Blue card).

We offer a rewarding environment with great learning and career opportunities for people who share our values. We support our people to grow, learn and reach their potential. We also offer great benefits, including salary packaging, novated leasing, private health insurance discounts, a range of different roster arrangements, paid parental leave, an employee assistance program, plus much more.

This is an exciting time for Endeavour, and a terrific opportunity for the right person!