Disability Employment Service | Employment Consultant | Job Development Officer | Strathpine
Job No:
CPLMY126
Location:
Strathpine, QLD
- Join a dedicated and supportive team
- Bring your marketing and job search skills to a rewarding role
- Leading DES provider
Mylestones Employment, an initiative of the Cerebral Palsy League is seeking a vibrant and passionate Employment Consultant (Job Development Officer) to join our North Brisbane ESA based at Strathpine.
Due to business growth, we are seeking a new team member to fulfill the position of EC/JDO, promoting the skills and abilities of our job seekers, assisting them in obtaining long term and fulfilling employment. The position of EC/JDO will see you generate and optimise employment outcomes through the provision of continuous support and guidance to our job seekers.
Key Responsibilities
- Achieve documented key performance indicators and provide regular feedback and information in relation to the achievement of those targets to the Coordinator as required.
- Develop, document and implement high quality marketing strategies, work plans and practices and effectively use available resources to generate appropriate employment opportunities for participants.
- Gain an understanding of job requirements through task analysis and provide required support to participants in the least restrictive way possible.
- Work with employers and participants providing support to maximise integration, development and achievement of goals set out in employment pathway plans within agreed time frames and in keeping with contractual guidelines.
- Liaise with Coordinator to negotiate wage subsidy agreements with employers and organise workplace modifications or other supports as required.
- Maintain up to date and accurate files, records, complete all relevant documentation as required and ensure confidentiality of information, in keeping with CPL, contractual and legislative guidelines.
- Promote and organise job placement and relevant on-the-job support for participants where required.
- Undertakes other responsibilities as required and directed by DES Coordinator.
To succeed in this role you will possess a strong ability to build key partnerships within the community and successfully market Mylestones Employment services. Coupled with this, you will be required to:
- Achieve individual performance targets
- Develop, document and implement high quality marketing strategies, work plans and practices
- Provide on-site support during placement to maximise integration opportunities with co-workers
As the successful candidate you will display excellent verbal and written communication skills and will have previous experience in sales and marketing with an understanding of disability services. Your ability to consult, negotiate and problem solve is crucial as is your high level organisation and time management skills.
How to apply
We’d love to hear from you if this sounds like you! To apply, simply follow the instructions below:
1) Download a copy of the Position Description
2) Complete the information below, as requested
3) Click ‘APPLY’
4) Attach your resume and covering letter addressing the skills and experience mentioned above.
5) Click ‘NEXT’ and ‘CONFIRM’
Applications close: 11.30pm Monday 25 April 2016