Employment Pathways Case Manager

7 days ago


Adelaide, South Australia Barkuma Incorporated Full time $60,000 - $75,000 per year

Are you passionate about creating meaningful change in the lives of others? Join Barkuma's Employment Pathways team and help empower individuals with developmental disabilities to reach their employment goals.

About Barkuma:

Barkuma is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to empowering individuals with disabilities through providing diverse range of services. For more than 50 years, we have fostered an environment of self-determination, endless opportunities for learning and growth for our customers. Our aspirational goal is to become a leading provider of high-quality employment, transition, and in-home support services for both current and future customers. At the heart of our mission is our purpose to partner with individuals on their journey towards their best life.

About the Role:

As an Employment Pathways Case Manager (SLES and DES), you will deliver personalised employment supports to individuals with developmental disabilities through the School Leaver Employment Supports (SLES) and Disability Employment Services (DES) programs. Managing a diverse caseload, you will support participants of varying ages and abilities to build skills, increase independence, and pursue meaningful employment. The role involves travel across South Australia and working from various Barkuma locations. A strong commitment to participant development, safeguarding, and person-centred practice is essential to achieving positive, lasting outcomes.

This role requires providing assistance and support to vulnerable individuals, making a meaningful impact on their lives.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Prioritise needs of caseload and deliver developmental supports appropriate to everyone with a focus on employment
  • Through the process of discovery, identify and implement supports to address participant's barriers to employment
  • Support SMART goal-setting practices and develop a support plan that assists in individuals' progress toward employment
  • Conduct skills assessments to identify skill sets and career counselling to identify suitable employment options
  • Provide job search support, negotiate employment opportunities, contribute to placement targets, and deliver on-the-job support and training
  • Support caseload to find and maintain employment through a range of supports in line with SLES and DES contracts and guidelines
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Disability Employment Services contract and NDIS service delivery requirements and records and review monthly caseloads
  • Develop and maintain professional relationships and clear communication with all relevant internal and external stakeholders

What you will need be successful in this role:

  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with individuals of varying abilities through both written and verbal communication
  • Proven ability to build strong relationships and foster collaboration with colleagues, participants, and key stakeholders
  • Capable of managing and prioritising responsibilities across a mixed DES/SLES caseload
  • Strong time management and organisational skills, with the ability to plan, prioritise, and meet deadlines
  • Skilled in problem-solving within complex environments, demonstrating patience, persistence
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and confident in using digital tools to support daily tasks and reporting

Qualifications and Clearances:

  • Current NDIS Worker Screening or DHS Disability clearance (or willingness to obtain)
  • NDIS Worker Orientation Module 'Quality, Safety and You' (or willingness to obtain)
  • Appropriate infection control certificate
  • Current DHS Working with Children check
  • Appropriate Child Safe Environments certificate

Special Conditions:

  • Work rights for Australia
  • Ability to work and travel across Barkuma sites
  • After hours/weekend will be required
  • Current Australian Driver's Licence (restricted P2 licence and above) and motor vehicle insurance

Benefits of working with Barkuma:

  • Permanent role with $18,550 salary packaging option
  • Enjoy 5 weeks of annual leave
  • Supportive, flexible, and diverse team culture
  • Ongoing training and development opportunities
  • Access to a minimum of 6 annual EAP sessions
  • Free flu vaccination

To find out more about Barkuma visit us at:

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To Apply: Please click the 'Apply' button to lodge your application, including a cover letter and your Resume.

Barkuma acknowledges that each individual, regardless of their background or abilities, brings their diverse talents and skills, ensuring the best outcomes for our clients. We encourage applicants with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ community, and culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to apply.

With respect, no recruitment agencies please.  Candidates must have work rights for Australia.  Barkuma is an equal opportunity employer.

Shortlisted applicants only will be contacted.


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