Employment Coach
Core
Support people with disability, injury, or health conditions to prepare for, secure, and maintain sustainable employment.
Role type
Employment Coach (IC)
Builds
Sustainable employment outcomes for participants with barriers to work
Domain
Social services / Employment services
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Caseload management, individualized employment planning, resume and interview preparation, employer networking, stakeholder collaboration, record keeping
Preferred skills
Mandarin or Cantonese, working with vulnerable communities, trauma-informed approach
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Manage a caseload of participants and provide tailored support throughout their employment journey; Complete participant assessments, identify barriers to employment and develop individualised employment plans; Deliver practical employment support including resumes, applications, interview preparation and job search activities; Build strong relationships with participants to maintain engagement, motivation and progress towards goals; Develop and maintain connections with local employers to identify suitable employment opportunities; Collaborate with support services, community organisations and other stakeholders to coordinate participant supports
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC