Macarthur Disability Services (MDS) has been providing support to people with a disability, the frail aged and their carers for over 40 years. We actively promote the rights and aspirations of people with a disability to enrich lives and roles in the community through the provision of choice, opportunity and innovative service design.

We take great pride in what we do at MDS, and we work to foster for our employees a culture of Respect, Quality and Empowerment, in line with the MDS values.

MDS believes our mission purpose is dependent on the collective efforts of our diverse workforce. MDS aims to use a competency based management strategy for Human Resources practices and to develop motivated teams who are driven, skilled and trained.

MDS offers a rewarding career with:

• Opportunity to make a difference
• Salary packaging
• Safe and Supportive work place that recognises and rewards individual achievement

About the Opportunity

MDS is seeking to employ a Part Time Employment Mentor for our Pathways to Employment Program. This position involves applying practical skills and experience in assisting people with a disability with employment preparation skills. Work is undertaken in the context of supporting the person to increase employment capacity, explore opportunities and work towards agreed outcomes.

Key Responsibilities for this position include:

• Support people with a disability and their family/carers in achieving employment and educational goals
• Provide skill development, living skills, transport and other services and support relevant to employment preparation
• Educate the community through engaging, marketing and networking with staff from community organisations, groups and businesses
• Documentation, data collection and report writing
• Manage a caseload of participants

The successful applicant will have:

• Experience working with people with a disability
• Demonstrated ability to mentor, coach and support people with a disability, work readiness, employment skills and basic living skills
• NSW Drivers Licence and Access to a reliable vehicle
• NDIS Worker Clearance
• Working with Children Check
• HLTAID003 Provide First Aid Qualification - current within 3 years
• HLTAID001 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation - current within 12 months
• Covid Vaccination
• DESIRABLE: Training or knowledge in Reverse marketing and building relationships with employers
• A relevant qualification (eg Disability, TAE) or relevant knowledge and experience

The Position is Permanent Part Time, 36 hours per fortnight (Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 8:30am-3pm, including a 30 minute unpaid lunch break) these hours may be flexible based on program requirements. The role is based across multiple sites for our SLES programs (Campbelltown, Prestons, Tahmoor). This role is covered under the SCHADS Award as a Level 2 ($32.21 - $35.14 per hr). Also offered is salary packaging, first aid allowance and leave loading.

To apply for this position, please select 'APPLY NOW'.

Phone (02) 4621 8400 for further information.

Applications will not be considered unless application form is completed.

Candidates may be interviewed prior to closing date.

It is essential that all applicants have the right to work in Australia. They must also have a current NSW driver’s license and access to their own vehicle. Applicants will be subject to a Criminal Record Check, NDIS Worker Clearance, Working with Children Check and are required to provide a clearance for working with children. MDS is an EEO Employer and a smoke free workplace.

MDS is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people