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$43.07 p/h + 11.5% Super + NFP Salary PackagingRemuneration: $43.07 p/hr + 11.5% super + NFP Salary Packaging (save tax and increase your take home pay)Make a meaningful difference with UnitingCare:Were looking for someone who wants to make the world a little better through small moments that leave big impacts. To build meaningful relationships and make a difference in the lives of others.As an integral part of our Administration team, youll be encouraged to grow, develop and feel empowered to make the everyday easier for the people we care so passionately about.Lets make a meaningful difference, together.Your part in our UnitingCare Community team:The Job Coach is responsible for supporting the achievement of high quality employment outcomes for young people with a disability through delivery of UnitingCares Project SEARCH Transition-to-Work Program.The Project SEARCH program is a unique, business-led, one-year employment preparation program that takes place entirely at a Host Workplace. This role will see you:Develop effective networks and partnerships both internally and externally with all Project SEARCH stakeholders that will support the achievement of quality client outcomesWork in partnership with the leadership team and host sites, developing a range ofinternships designed to teach Interns competitive and marketable skills thatare transferrable to jobs within the communityWork with the leadership team to identify, assess and select eligible youngpeople with a disability to participate in the Project SEARCH programComplete a range of assessments to determine Intern capacity, supportrequirements and areas for skill developmentProvide employment preparation training and a range of vocational and non-vocational interventions to assist Interns to manage employment relatedbarriers and develop their skillsProvide individualised on-the-job support to each Intern during the internshiprotation to facilitate the development of competitive and marketable skillsAchieve Job Placement Key Performance Indicators by undertaking employerengagement activities to secure post program employment opportunitiesBuild and maintain relationships with follow on services such as DisabilityEmployment Service providers to assist each intern transition in to open employmentMaintain data collection processes and information systems to ensure qualityand responsiveness of service delivery including timely completion of a rangeof administrative and reporting functions relevant to the roleWork within relevant quality and risk frameworks and guidelines in accordance withNDIS Practice Standards to ensure delivery of high-quality servicesWhat makes a difference for us?Certificate IV in Employment Services, Disability Services, Community Services or other relevant qualification (or lesser formal qualification with experience in a similiar role)Demonstrated experience in successful, culturally sensitive case management and planning practices related to people with a disabilityHigh level written and verbal communication skills demonstrated by the ability to relate well to all peopleAbility to work effectively and constructively across a range of stakeholders, including the business sector, community members and organisations.Existing, robust connections within the sector, capable of opening doors and securing post program employment opportunities for Interns.Demonstrated understanding of the NDIS environment, funding and reporting models, service delivery models, and quality service frameworks.Demonstrated understanding of key legislation at the Federal and State levels that impact on service delivery for Disability and Employment Services.Current Drivers Licence, Positive BlueCard & NDIS Worker Screening Check and Senior First Aid CertificateEmployee BenefitsSave tax and increase your take home pay by salary packaging your everyday living expenses and bills (up to $15,900) and meal entertainment (up to $2,650) per annum. To learn more about this benefit watch the video via the following link: SalaryPackagingExplainedA recognition and rewards platform, providing employee discounts at hundreds of retailers, including everyday expenses, holidays, health insurance, annual awards celebration, wellbeing and employee assistance programsA positive and inclusive team based on respect, shared standards, strong values and a commitment to serving others12 weeks paid parental leave and 2 weeks paid partner leave, available after 6 months service, in addition to the government schemeDiversity and inclusive leave, offering paid gender affirmation leave and cultural leave options (paid and unpaid) for those who may celebrate Lunar New Year, Diwali, Ramadan, NAIDOC weeks and other significant cultural eventsCareer development opportunitiesto challenge yourself, grow and make a meaningful differenceChild Safe, Child friendlyUnitingCare is committed to being a Child Safe, Child Friendly organisation and will:provide welcoming, safe and nurturing services for childrenimplement measures to prevent child abuse and neglect within our servicesappropriately and immediately address child abuse and neglect if it does occurDiversity & InclusionOur approach is simple everybody iswelcome here. At UnitingCare, diversity is at the core of our who we are, our mission and our values.We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees no matter their sex, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity.Demonstrating our commitment to reconciliation and building long-term employment opportunities for First Nations peoples, UnitingCare strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants for this position.We work hard to make our services welcoming and safe for every person. We are united in keeping children, young people and the elderly safe from harm, within our services, workplaces and the communities we support. We are committed to speaking up loudly for their safety.How do your skills match this job?How do your skills match this job?Sign in and update your profile to get insights.Your application will include the following questions:Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia? How many years'' experience do you have as a Job Coach? Which of the following First Aid accreditations do you currently hold? Do you have a current NDIS Worker Screening Check? Do you have a current Working With Children (WWC) Check? Do you have a current Australian driver''s licence? Have you completed a qualification in community services?To help fast track investigation, please include here any other relevant details that prompted you to report this job ad as fraudulent / misleading / discriminatory.Researching careers? Find all the information and tips you need on career advice. #J-18808-Ljbffr