Employment Preparation

4 days ago


Geelong, Australia are-able Full time

Posted: 11/12/2024

Closing Date: 23/12/2024

**Job Type**: Permanent - Part Time

Location: Geelong, 37 Malop Street

Job Category: Community Services and Development

**Who is are-able?**

We have been deeply embedded in local communities for over three decades, transforming lives and fostering connections 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, built on the solid foundation established by WDEA Works, continues to provide diverse services for the unique needs of individuals, businesses, and communities. We are unwavering in our commitment to 'do more for more people in more communities'. are-able is dedicated to breaking barriers, challenging stereotypes, and creating an environment where all individual's abilities are not just acknowledged but deeply valued and nurtured. We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion, and we are looking for employees who share these values and can contribute to our inclusive work environment.

**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 with a genuine passion for those in need who 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 on boarding 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
- For a complete list of core duties visit our careers page to view full position description

The position has high mobility, and the successful applicant will be resourced with a car, phone and Notebook with data.

**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 contact **Trudi Perkins**Site Manager **0448 232 848**or find position description here



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