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RISE TRAINER Employment MentorCasual Positions Lavington NSWBenefitsA rewarding career with ability to give back to our community in a growing service sectorAccess to generous salary packaging up to $18,550 as well as meal and entertainment allowances (FT/PT)Annual Leave up to 5 weeks (FT/PT)Opportunities to upskill, develop and progress within the organisationA dedicated leadership team to assist, guide and encourage youStrong focus on employee health and wellbeing with assistance programs availableAbout The RoleRISE Training is a new and exciting program empowered by Kirinari and Jigsaw Australia that builds employment capabilities for people with disabilities in a work environment and we are expanding. As a Trainer Employment Mentor you will support people with disabilities to successfully undertake a work-based training program that provides a pathway to prepare for award wage employment. Our participants will have the opportunity to undertake award wage employment before transitioning to open employment.Trainers build professional and personal relationships with trainees based on mutual respect, enabling and empowering individuals with disabilities to reach their employment goals and feel confident in the workplace.We are looking for two people who can bring a wealth of experience from working in the disability sector, allied health or education / training sector to the RISE team. This role would also be appropriate for people with lived experience and a good understanding of disability support if they have not worked in the sector previously. One position is specifically looking for someone with Auslan experience to be able to support our hearing impaired participants to engage in our program.Key ResponsibilitiesThe Trainer will be responsible for:You will work autonomously and as part of a team to achieve agreed outcomes.Facilitating the training of participants in transferable employment skills, by creating individualised resources and strategies to support participants to achieve their goalsSupport Participants to help achieve the business targets assigned to each team, on time and to a high-quality standardDevelop a strong working relationship and become a mentor to individuals supported at workProvide all aspects of personal care, mealtime assistance and behavioural management to ensure everyone feels fully supported and is progressing towards their employment goalsDeliver on any administration or reporting activities in line with NDIS standardsPromote and role model appropriate behaviour to support RISEs culture, performance and brandEngage with participants using a Positive Behaviour Support approach where appropriate.About YouA passion for and experience with working with people with disability or in the allied health sector. Alternatively, experience within education or training sector would be well regarded.Energetic and creative individuals who think differently about assisting others to achieve employment goalsA proactive, forward thinker, who takes initiative to solve problemsHigh bandwidth for multitasking and attention to detailExperience in supporting challenging behaviours is desirable but not requiredExcellent communication and teamwork skillsAuslan experience (specific for one role)Empathetic and patient approachPossess or be willing to obtain a NDIS Worker Screening CheckPossess or be willing to obtain a Provide First Aid and CPR (HLTAID011)Possess or be willing to obtain a Working With Children CheckWilling to obtain a current National Criminal Police Check (Kirinari will cover this expense)At least 1 years experience working in the, education /training, allied health or disability industry and or relevant university degree.Applications close 5pm Friday, 16th May 2025Due to the high number of applications the interview process may commence prior to the closing date.Kirinari is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce, and actively encourage applications from individuals who identify as ATSI, LGBTIQ, CALD and diverse backgrounds.If you have any questions, for a confidential discussion please contact recruitment on recruitment@kirinari.com.au or 02 6056 2111You must have the right to live and work in Australia.Kirinari embrace Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) that promotes a diverse workforce and encourage applications from Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Peoples and applicants from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds. People of all ages and abilities including people with lived experience or knowledge of disability are also encouraged to consider a career with us. #J-18808-Ljbffr