AddressOur Disability Employment Mentors, are organised, enjoy problem solving and passionate about making a difference. Delivering individualised and person-centred employment support for people with disability, injury or illness, working closely with participants to understand their interests, skills, experience and strengths, supporting them to develop the skills required to secure meaningful, suitable and sustainable employment opportunities that suits them.
Our Disability Employment Mentors also work closely with our Employer Partners to build good relationships and understanding around theirs and our participants needs and requirements, enabling us to connect the right person to the right job.
What are the Primary Objectives of the Role?
- Support participants to set and achieve employment goals;
- Support participants to access orientation, training, certificate courses, and professional development opportunities;
- Meet reporting obligations;
- Form close and collaborative working relationships with employers, along with the rest of the Forrest Personnel team.
- Connect with participants and employers to provide assistance and support with any concerns that may arise.
- Follow correct documentation and processes to make sure the right support is provided in the right way.
- Be an ambassador for Forrest Personnel in the community.
To be successful in this role, ideally you will have:
Qualifications
Essential
- National Police Clearance (within the last 3 months)
- Current WWC (or willing to obtain)
- Current Drivers Licence
Desired
- Current First Aid Cert
- NDIS Worker Screening
Personal Attributes
- Commitment to person-centered support.
- Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and time management skills
- The ability to manage challenging situation.
- Commitment to safe driving and work practices at all times.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate with a variety of stakeholders.
Who we are
Forrest Personnel is Western Australia’s leading community employment specialist, supporting and empowering people with disability, injury, and illness to find meaningful, suitable, and sustainable employment.
We connect people with jobs by delivering Disability Employment Services (DES), NDIS, Psychosocial Support, and commercial Labour Hire Services for anyone seeking work across our extensive network.
Located across WA’s Southwest, Great Southern, Wheatbelt, Goldfields-Esperance, as well as metro areas, Forrest Personnel has been changing Western Australian lives for nearly 40 years, immersing ourselves in our local communities, building strong relationships with employer partners and creating success for our Participants.
What can Forrest Personnel offer you?
You will be part of a successful surplus for purpose organisation that is making a significant impact in the community. If you have a passion for service excellence, you’ll be rewarded with:
- Generous salary packaging benefits up to $15,900/year (tax free).
- Comprehensive training induction programs.
All candidates must have the right to work in Australia and will be subject to satisfactory employment screening including criminal history and relevant working with children checks.
If you have the passion and drive to commit yourself to this challenging yet rewarding role, we invite you to submit your CV along with a covering letter telling us why you'd like to join us.
Please note: Only applicants successful in progressing to the next stage will be contacted.
This role will actively commence recruitment from the date of advertisement. The closing date of this ad is dependent on the appointment of the role.
