Employment Consultant - IEA
Core
Support participants, including people with disabilities, to achieve sustainable employment by building relationships with employers and creating job opportunities.
Role type
Employment Consultant (Disability Services)
Builds
Employment placements for job seekers
Domain
Social Services / Disability Employment
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
relationship building, goal setting, caseload management, barrier identification, record keeping, community representation
Preferred skills
self-motivation, commercial awareness, resilience, organizational skills, adaptability
Responsibilities
Work one-on-one with participants to set employment goals and action plans; Actively build relationships with local employers to create job opportunities; Promote participants' strengths and match them to suitable roles; Support participants before and after placement to ensure sustainable employment; Identify barriers and coordinate support services or training where needed; Manage own caseload, priorities, and follow-ups; Maintain accurate records and meet program compliance requirements; Represent the organization in the local community.
