Organisation : Settlement Services International
Location : Sydney (Bankstown)
Work type : Contract/Temporary
Sector : Community Engagement, Community Support Services, Education & Employment
Salary type : Annual Package
Application closing date : 30 Jan, 2019
About the organisation
SSI is a community organisation and social business that supports newcomers and other Australians to achieve their full potential. We work with all people who have experienced vulnerability, including refugees, people seeking asylum and culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities, to build capacity and enable them to overcome inequality. Our vision is to achieve a society that values the diversity of its people and actively provides support to ensure meaningful social and economic participation and to assist individuals and families reach their potential.
About the role
- Bankstown Location – Employment Hub Focus
- Salary packaging options to increase your take home pay
- Contract till 30th June 2019
ABOUT ABILITY LINKS
Ability Links NSW (ALNSW) supports people with disability, their families and carers to live the life they want as valued and equal members of their community. By using a flexible, creative and person-centred approach, ALNSW taps into people’s unique potential and helps to achieve their goals wh ile promoting genuine inclusion within communities to drive real change.
YOUR CONTRIBUTION
Your efforts will create a positive change for people living with a disability.
Responsibilities:
- You will identify community engagement opportunities and actively support positive partnerships between individuals, families, carers, local organisations (including Aboriginal, ethno-specific, multicultural, faith-based organisations) and the general community to build a more inclusive, welcoming and accessible community
- Develop and maintain good working relationships with individuals, families, carers and diverse communities
- Complete required documentation relating to participants, including updating IT systems and producing reports based on your activities
- Participate in supervision and performance development processes and take part in regular training and development activities
SELECTION CRITERIA
You will be responsible for delivering training and networking with participants and businesses across various industries to assist with gaining skills and industry experience needed to achieve and maintain sustainable employment. You must also be willing to drive across Sydney Metro and the Blue Mountains and have occasional overnight stay away from home.
Do you have an understanding of the needs and challenges affecting people with disability and disability employment knowledge? Do you have experience delivering training to the community members in the disability sector? Have you got an understanding of the issues facing the barriers people with disabilities face when sourcing main stream employment and have experience in using techniques and skills to assist with overcoming these barriers?
If this sounds like you, and you hold a valid NSW driver licence and are able to travel, we’d love to hear from you!
How to apply
Applications not allowed for this job listing.
Please quote in application: Linker - Bankstown - Employment Hub Focus via Pro Bono Australia.
Sector: #Community_Engagement, #Community_Support_Services, #Education_and_Employment
