Employment Pathways Mentor

Job Description

Brand: Community, Residential & Pathways Date Posted: 12 Feb 2025 Position Overview We are looking for an Employment Pathways Mentor to join the team on a part-time basis, based in Frankston, VIC. Salary Packaging Included Here at genU we're a group of passionate, driven people who want everyone’s lives to be happier and healthier, especially people with disabilities, the ageing, and those experiencing disadvantage. We operate solely for community benefit and invest back into the same communities in which our services are delivered. genU welcomes diversity, including diversity of race, culture, spirituality, gender, age, identity, ability, and sexuality. We are committed to providing a welcoming, innovative, safe, empowering, and respectful environment for all and living these values each and every day. Role Responsibilities Upon joining the supportive Employment Pathways team, your role would be to provide customised employment assistance to participants. Typical duties may include, but are not limited to: Using the genU customised employment model of service delivery, support people with a disability to work towards their employment-related goals. With guidance, alongside participants and other key supports, develop, update, and review individualised discovery and employment plans for each participant to work towards their goals in line with their needs. Support participants with a range of capacity-building supports and activities to work towards their goals. These supports and activities can be in small groups or individually, and within a variety of genU, community, and workplace settings. With guidance and support, complete comprehensive pre-assessments for participant placements or employment that assess the needs of both participants and employers. Ensure all participant file notes and rosters are completed as required, including staff minimum billing hours. About You Our ideal employee is an effective communicator who is committed to the inclusion of people with disabilities within the community. You will be able to demonstrate a strong administrative ability and have sound organisation skills. Current NDIS Worker Screening Check or willingness to obtain; Cert IV in disability, community services, employment services, or a related field; Current NDIS Worker Orientation Module certificate of completion or willingness to obtain; Current Working with Children Check or willingness to obtain; Current First Aid Certificate; Ability to transport participants in own vehicle (current license, car, and comprehensive insurance required); Sound understanding and experience in delivering person-centred supports; Previous experience working in disability or a similar field; Experience working in the NDIS environment. For You! genU staff have access to a range of benefits, including but not limited to the following: Investment in You: In addition to a comprehensive induction program and ongoing professional development, genU is committed to providing opportunities for career progression. You will have access to a range of accredited training modules, staff mentoring programs, and our internal jobs board. Commitment to Staff Health & Wellbeing: 24/7 access to an innovative, holistic employee assistance program that supports your emotional, mental, financial, and physical health. Increase your Take Home Pay: Salary package up to $15,900 per annum each FBT year plus further meals and entertainment benefits. Employee Discount Program: Save money with employee discounts and savings at over 450 of Australia’s most loved retailers and service providers including Coles, Woolworths, and JB HI-FI. Study Scholarship: All genU employees are eligible for a 20% scholarship towards undergraduate and postgraduate courses at Torrens University. Employee Referral Program: Refer someone to work at genU and receive a generous cash bonus once that person completes their 6-month qualifying period. At genU, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively support and encourage people with disabilities to apply to genU (including alternate formats of application forms). To discuss adjustment requirements, please contact . For further details about this role please feel free to reach out to Karen Riley at or call 0477 002 163. Applications will be progressed, and suitable candidates interviewed as they are received. #J-18808-Ljbffr