Youth Disability Employment Mentor

Am I suited to being a Youth Disability Employment Mentor with APM?

This role will be based in our Moonah office and could be a great fit for someone looking for flexibility. You will be 3 days a week, Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm (22.8 HRS). The role can also develop into a full time role over time, if you wish.

We welcome those from various backgrounds, including Youth Services, NDIS, Community Services and Employment Services. You are a resilient and creative problem solver and love working in a collaborative environment where you can make an impact and genuinely help young people with disabilities on their path to employment.

The role

APM Futures delivers highly individualised employment supports to NDIS Participants.

You will be motivating, mentoring and supporting personal growth, helping your participants to develop and establish their vocational identity, tailoring their supports to their individual requirements.

• Provide support and mentorship to participants that encourages skills development and increases their capacity for work
• Deliver person centred supports to participants transitioning for school to work
• Provide on-site support once employment has commenced and assist with integration
• Travel as required for service delivery and support of participants

To be considered, you will have...

• Eligibility to work in Australia
• A current driver’s licence and a comprehensively insured vehicle
• have current First Aid and CPR
• Willing to complete a Criminal History Check
• Able to pass a Working with Children Check
• be able to pass a NDIS Worker Screening Check
• be able to pass and complete an NDIS Worker Orientation Module prior to commencement

Why Choose APM Group

• The Best You & Opportunities: We encourage our people to be their best selves. Elevate your skills with our tailored training and mentorship programs. We have genuine career opportunities across Australia, and we're committed to your growth.
• Your Leave: Purchase additional annual leave, inclusive paid parental leave policy that supports all parents and carers, paid Cultural & Ceremonial leave.
• Momentous Rewards: Celebrating everyday moments that create positive change. Enjoy fantastic benefits that reflect your impact.
• Support, Wellbeing & Travel: We have partnered with market leader, Sonder, providing our staff and family with free wellbeing and care support 24/7. We also provide discounted gym memberships, discounted health insurance and discounted travel for when you are booking your next holiday.
• Fleet Car Salary Packaging: Pay for the car you want pre-tax with our staff salary packaging options.
• Celebrate: Active Reward and Recognition Program for peer-to-peer shout outs.

We’re a diverse team of over 13,000 people across 11 countries with a shared purpose - to enable better lives. Our work enables the people we serve to realise their ambitions and aspirations through sustainable employment, independence, better health and wellbeing, and increased social participation.

When you join APM, there’s an opportunity to grow your career in Human Services, across multiple global brands and geographies. You can expect a great work-life balance, extensive learning opportunities, networking programs and employee benefits.

APM is committed to diversity and welcomes applications from people who have a disability, are LGBTIQ+, and people of culturally diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island descent.