Job Trainers - Ipswich Qld

Want to be part of a truly values-based organisation making a difference by supporting persons with disability find and maintain meaningful employment?

Come and join our growing team in QLD where we are currently recruiting for Job Trainers x 2 in Ipswich to provide innovative and practical employment supports.

Suitable for disability support professionals looking for a fulfilling role supporting individuals achieve their employment goals.

About the role:

Reporting to the Manager Employment Pathways, QLD you will:

• Provide direct hands-on training and support to individuals within a workplace either individually or as part of a team.
• Participate in and deliver group-based capacity building training to groups of participants.
• Provide feedback to workplace supervisor on the progress of the participant against agreed upon job and task requirements relevant to the described tasks.
• Provide feedback to workplace supervisor on issues emerging within the work settings and adjust training strategies as appropriate.
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About us:

Possability is a leading Australian non-profit, values-based organisation delivering a range of individual and flexible support options for people with a disability across Australia. Services include supported accommodation, employment, training, respite, and support for children & young people with a history of adversity.

Possability has a vision for a world where everyone has the opportunity to pursue their potential. We are catalysts for change in the broader community and in the lives of the people we serve. We believe that freedom and independence are fundamental human rights. We are committed to providing a quality service designed to be responsive and flexible to individual needs to enable people to achieve their personal goals.

About you – you will have:

• Previous experience in a relevant industry, service or an equivalent level of expertise and experience to undertake the range of activities required.
• Suitable to applicants with disability support worker experience
• Demonstrated ability to build strong and mutually beneficial relationships using advanced communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to provide community workplace hands on training.
• Intermediate problem solving, consultation and negotiation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and make informed decisions under pressure.
• Intermediate IT skills in word processing and email programs.
• Intermediate written and comprehension skills.

What is essential?

• A current unrestricted driver’s licence.
• The ability to travel to provide support as required.
• A current NDIS Worker Screening Check.
• Provision of satisfactory National and International Police Check as required.
• Provision of Working with Vulnerable People registration.

Some of the perks:

Salary packaging of up to $15,900 (plus an additional $2,650 for Entertainment expenses) for eligible employees.

As well as:

• Access to professional development and in-house training opportunities
• Career advancement opportunities - we love to promote from within
• Experience a supportive culture and working environment
• Access to our employee assistance program – because life happens

What’s next?

To access a copy of the position description please email ***********@possability.com.au

If this position looks like your next challenge, please submit your application through our online recruitment portal https://possability.com.au/careers/

To be considered, applications must provide the following items:

-       A current curriculum vitae
-       A cover letter detailing why you are the right candidate for the role.
-       Confirmation of ability to meet essential role and organisation requirements 

For further information about this role, please contact our Talent Acquisition team on 0461 305 *** or for support with your application please email: ***********@possability.com.au

Applications close 5pm (AEST) Friday 19th April 2024.

Please note we will be conducting interviews with suitable candidates as applications are received, therefore candidates are encouraged to apply promptly.

Possability is proud to be an equal opportunity employer where every person can feel safe and participate in meaningful work. We are committed to workplace diversity and encourage employment applications from people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. To ensure that all clients and vulnerable people are protected, all employees are required to hold a current NDIS check, National Police check, WWVP Card, and be fully vaccinated against covid-19.