Employment Consultants - Disability Services
Job No:
24073
Location:
Sydney
- Enjoy major job satisfaction within this recognised Disability Services provider!
- Rewarding position, helping people in the community meet their potential!
- Flexible working hours in this Mon-Fri position!
- Multiple leadership opportunities available!
- Attractive remuneration plus super and the opportunity to salary sacrifice up to $16,000 tax free!
- PRA encourages applications from people with the lived experience of mental illness!
About the Organisation
Psychiatric Rehabilitation Australia (PRA) is a specialist provider of disability services across NSW with a strong commitment to psychosocial rehabilitation and recovery orientation approaches for people who experience mental health problems or disorders.
PRA's mission is to enhance opportunity, satisfaction and choice for people with psychiatric disabilities. The organisation is committed to a psychosocial philosophy that promotes recovery, dignity and respect through:
- Employment
- Accommodation
- Social Supports
- Psychosocial Programs
- Advocacy
About the Opportunity
Are you ready to give a little back...and lend your support and expertise to a well-respected not-for-profit organisation?
PRA has exciting opportunities for multiple Employment Consultants to join their Disability Employment Services teams (DES) throughout the Sydney area.
These roles are specialist Mental Health DES contract positions to 2013 and beyond, with great long term potential available for the right candidates.
The main aim of these positions will be to directly assist people whom are recovering from mental health issues, with the goal of them achieving independent, meaningful employment.
More specifically, you will be required to:
- Provide assessment and effective case management to job seekers to develop and implement individually tailored employment plans;
- Assist job seekers to develop workplace skills in order to gain sustainable employment;
- Advise job seekers of labour market opportunities;
- Engage job seekers to promote active participation in the community by addressing social and vocational barriers to employment;
- Maintain concise and up to date information on individual clients; and
- Work as part of a high performing team to meet negotiated performance/outcome targets.
To be considered for this role, candidates must have knowledge of, or experience working in the mental health and/or disability employment field, and will consequently hold an understanding of the importance of the role of employment in the mental health recovery process. Candidates with relevant experience and immediate availability, will be highly regarded.
Relevant tertiary qualifications in Behavioural Science, Social Work, Disability, Community Services or a related discipline will be advantageous, but are not essential.
PRA are seeking candidates who have a high level of enthusiasm, attention to detail and a positive attitude. Candidates should have the ability to communicate with a range of job-seekers and be able to affiliate with their circumstances.
There are genuine opportunities for suitable candidates to step up into a leadership role for those who have the desire to do so, with training and development provided and a supportive team environment!
PRA are committed to ensuring they provide a flexible work/life balance to their employees.
For your hard work and dedication, PRA will reward you with attractive remuneration (commensurate with skills and experience) plus 9% super. In addition, you will be offered a range of great benefits, including:
- Tax-Free Salary Packaging available of up to $16,050;
- Flexible working conditions;
- 17.5% leave loading;
- Career development opportunities;
- Supportive team environment; and
- Access to peer support and independent employee assistance program.
This is your chance to enjoy true job satisfaction as you help enhance the lives of people with mental health problems and/or disorders. Apply Now!