Employment Coach

Permanent Full time positions based in Geebung. - Mon - Fri 7.30 am to 3.30 pm for a great work life balance - Provide people with a disability employment support to help them achieve their professional and personal goals **Who is Endeavour Foundation?** Endeavour Foundation support people with disabilities to live, learn, work and flourish according to their own interests and priorities. We are people working together, making possibilities a reality for people with a disability. **About Endeavour Foundation Industries (EFI)** - Our EFI operations provides supported employment opportunities for people with a disability who want to achieve personal employment goals aligned to their NDIS plans - Endeavour Foundation’s Work Portfolio operates over 30 commercial operations across the Eastern seaboard, covering a diverse product mix, predominantly in Packaging (food, general, pharmaceuticals), Document Destruction, Recycling and Manufacturing to commercial customers. **A little bit about the role...** As an **Employment Coach,** your purpose is to act as a champion of contemporary disability service provision and person-centred practice for supported employees, in alignment with commercial outcomes and in partnership with site leadership. If you are someone with Disability Services experience looking for something a little different, then this could be the perfect role for you Other key responsibilities will include: - Facilitating enhanced employment outcomes for employees within a positive behaviour support framework and aligned with NDIS plan goals - Reporting and monitoring employees progress towards achievement of their NDIS employment goals in line with their Individual Support Plan - Assisting with the implementation of service offerings to employees to achieve learning and development outcomes that can lead to open employment, transition to retirement and life skills - Working collaboratively with leaders, families, carers, and advocates for employees to ensure e employees are receiving all the support they require in the workplace - Engaging with schools and other relevant groups and entities to attract work experience students, as well as future potential employees **What you will bring to the role**: - Experience working with people with a disability in an employment setting or direct support - You are a true people person who is passionate, patient, empathetic, resilient and dedicated to empowering people with disabilities to live their best lives - Ability to be flexible and agile in the workplace - move positively from one priority to another - A genuine commitment to the purpose and values of the organisation, demonstrating an ability to adapt to a changing environment - Excellent conflict resolution and problem-solving skills - Proficiency in using current MS Office programs (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), - Cert III in Individual Support (Disability) and previous case management will be highly regarded **What can Endeavour Foundation offer you?** - Salary Packaging Benefits Package up to **$15,900 **of your annual salary tax free. Less tax = more take home pay for you - In addition to your tax-free benefit, you can also use up to **$2,650** of your pre-tax income to pay for entertainment expenses (meals, holiday accommodation etc.) - An Employee Assistance Program - a free and confidential counselling service available to all staff and their family members - Discounts on Corporate Private Health Insurance Plans, whitegoods and appliances - Paid Parental Leave and Salary Continuance - Reward and Recognition Program - Free flu vaccinations **How can you join Endeavour Foundation?** Please note, before commencing with Endeavour Foundation, you will be required to undertake a **“Fit2Work” National Criminal History Check, **hold or be willing to obtain a **Working with Children Check (Blue Card)** **and a** **NDIS Worker Screening Check/Yellow Card.** Further, in line with the directive from the State Government, all authorised workers defined under the State Government Public Health Order will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Endeavour Foundation requires all new employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. If this is the opportunity for you, click ‘Apply’ below. We look forward to hearing from you **_ "We are a 2021 Circle Back Initiative Employer, and we commit to respond to every applicant"_