Employment Preparation

Posted: 28/08/2024

Closing Date: 08/09/2024

**Job Type**: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Ballarat, 1245 Howitt Street

Job Category: Community Services and Development

**Who is are-able?**

For over three decades, we have been transforming lives in local communities by providing services and fostering connection as WDEA Works. We are embarking on an extraordinary journey, introducing a new identity, **_are-able, _**a new name with the same great support.

Are-able is built on the strong foundation established by WDEA Works and continues to provide a diverse range of services for the unique needs of individuals, businesses and communities. We continue our unwavering commitment to "do more for more people in more communities". Are-able is dedicated to breaking barriers, challenging stereotypes and creating an environment where every individual's abilities are recognised, valued and nurtured.

**Why choose to work with are-able?**

Are-able has been recognised as a Winner of The Australian Business Award for Employer of Choice. We promote a positive team culture, underpinned by the values of respect, empathy integrity and innovation. We look for employees who have a genuine passion for those in need and can participate in our high-performing culture.

In return for your valued contribution, we offer:

- Ongoing training and professional development
- Family-friendly organisational culture with true work-life balance
- Attractive salary packaging
- Me Days - 4 additional leave days per year
- Gifted leave over the Christmas holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- Company-issued laptops and mobile phones
- Use of fleet cars - no need to use your own car or to pay tax on a company car

**About The Role**

This role is focused on engaging community stakeholders to increase referrals to are-able Employment programs and requires a motivated individual with experience in employment preparation and proven skills and experience in engaging business and community services that facilitates opportunities for people with various support requirements.

**Desired Skills and Experience**:
**Core duties will include but are not limited to**:

- Perform onboarding and registration of new participants into employment services programs and provide employment skills training and support to participant groups via the delivery, assessment, and development of defined coursework
- Provide individualised participant planning and support to prepare for employment via identification of support requirements, facilitating skills development opportunities in the community and liaising with community members and participant networks
- Engage with community stakeholders and employers while providing intensive group and individual support to build the employment skills of people with a diverse range of capabilities
- To be successful you will have a knack for networking and customer service with a dynamic, confident personality that will work with local community and are-able Employment Consultants to facilitate the placement and ongoing employment of participants into work

**Additional benefits**

Working with are-able truly means working for a committed and caring organisation - helping people meet their full employment potential. But that’s not all we offer

A career with are-able also means:

- Working in an office environment, with typical business hours
- Family-friendly organisational culture - work/life balance is a key priority
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Attractive salary packaging benefits
- Additional leave entitlements
- A positive and motivated work environment with a proven track record for success

Interested in how you can use your natural affinity for people and service to help others? We want to hear from you.

For more information on this exciting career please click on the Position Description or contact **Lacie Mahony | Site Manager | 0499 006 986.