Des Consultant

The focus of this role is to assess the needs of clients with a permanent disability, injury or health condition and provide a broad range of services to assist them to gain and maintain sustainable employment.

• Identifying suitable employment Pathways in collaboration with the client, identifying a strategy for addressing challenges and barriers to employment as agreed with the participant, performing a Skill Gap analysis and regular communication with clients in both pre

• Process the different agreements like Wage Subsidy Agreement, Relocation Agreements etc. Conduct Risk Assessments and other necessary checks before placing clients in various activities.
• Providing preemployment support including resume development and job search assistance, interview support, referrals to education, training and certification opportunities, and referrals to work placement and experience programs.
• Deliver Disability Employment Service according to contractual obligations, policies, procedure, guidelines and National Disability Standards. Promote DES services and raise disability awareness and inclusion.

• 2+ years of relevant experience preferably in the disability employment services
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Resilient attitude and strong negotiation skills
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• A valid driver's license and car

If you have previously worked with culturally and linguistically diverse communities and you possess an approachable nature coupled with strong communication skills this will be an advantage.

Settlement Services International (SSI Group) is a community-based organisation and social business that supports newcomers and Australians to achieve their full potential.

Taking an integrated approach how everyone can thrive within the community in which they live and the wider Australian society, we support children, young people and families; people living with disability; and asylum seekers, refugees and migrants.

Our programs include facilitating employment, multicultural foster care, creating community engagement, advocacy, and influencing government and international affairs and provide though leadership within our sector nationally and globally.

• Industry leading
  _flexible working arrangement_ including
  _9day fortnight_;
• Access to inhouse _training and learning opportunities_ for professional development and growth;
• Access to our _i_*_nhouse wellbeing_*_ programs_, three days of culture and wellbeing leave
• Working alongside professional and dedicated team members all wanting to make a difference in our communities.

• SSI is a Disability Confident Recruiter, and our Talent Acquisition team can assist in; providing alternative formats to apply, making adjustments to the recruitment process and offering information about workplace adjustments and support networks._
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