Employment Coach L Newcastle

Grow your career with us
- Increase your take home pay through Salary Packaging options
- The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities

**About Us**:
At Aruma, we believe in the power of diversity and inclusivity. Our mission is to defend human rights and create a world where every individual is treated with dignity and respect. We're committed to building a team that reflects the rich tapestry of humanity.

People love to work at Aruma because they get the satisfaction of knowing they are Supporting people to live a great life, the life they want, the life they choose. Aruma is BRAVE. That's what makes us a trailblazer, being part of our team means you need to meet our BRAVE behaviours (Bold, Respectful, Authentic, Value Teamwork, Excellent).

**About the role**:

- Causal opportunity_

Are you passionate about making a real difference in people’s lives? Aruma is looking for an Employment Coach to help individuals with disabilities achieve their employment goals and unlock their full potential

In this dynamic role, you’ll be guiding, mentoring, and empowering individuals through both group and individual learning sessions. You’ll tailor your approach to suit each person’s unique learning style, ensuring they gain the skills and confidence to succeed. From delivering practical and theory-based learning to managing documentation and reporting, your attention to detail and collaborative spirit will help us achieve meaningful outcomes together.

If you’re a people person with a knack for coaching, mentoring, and making a lasting impact, we want to hear from you

For more information about how we support our team and the individuals we work with, check out our Supported Employment page.

**Why You’ll Love This Role**:

- ** Make a Lasting Impact**:Empower individuals with disabilities to achieve their employment goals, providing guidance and mentorship that makes a real difference in their lives.
- ** Tailor Your Approach**:Facilitate both group and individual learning sessions, adapting your methods to suit each person’s unique learning style and needs for maximum success.
- ** Build Strong Relationships**: Collaborate closely with participants, families, and stakeholders, ensuring a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

**Benefits of working with Aruma**:

- ** Salary Packaging**:Access to NFP salary packaging up to $15,900 for living expenses and additional $2,650 for meal and entertainment expenses each year tax free.
- ** Fitness Passport**: Access to subsidised Gym membership
- ** Employee Assistance Program**:Free confidential service including Money Assist, Legal Assist, Family Assist and Nutrition/Lifestyle Assist.
- ** Discounted Health Insurance**:Access to a range of discounted health and wellness services through Bupa.
- ** Recognition & Rewards**:Recognition for your hard work through BRAVE Reviews and our annual BRAVE Awards night
- ** Job Satisfaction**:Through making a real difference in peoples’ lives within a values-driven organisation.

**About You**:

- Experience or interest in education or training within the disability industry, or other person related industry
- Demonstrated experience in supported individuals to learn new skills
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, including the ability to negotiate and manage conflict, escalating where necessary
- Demonstrated experience in establishing and maintaining positive working relationships within the community and industry networks
- Excellent administration skills with high attention to detail
- Excellent computer literacy and the ability to learn new programs/systems, including demonstrated experience using Microsoft suite of programs
- Excellent time management and organisational skills
- Demonstrated solution focused thinking, including initiative in developing innovative approaches to content delivery
- Ability to travel when required across a regional area
- Be willing to travel as required across Aruma sites as well as support individuals in non-Aruma workplaces.
- Experience working in the disability sector
- Current Australian Driver’s Licence (unrestricted) and willingness to use own vehicle (if required) with comprehensive insurance.
- Hold current or willingness to obtain relevant regulatory requirements (as per role and/or State).