• Opportunity to work for a leading Western Sydney disability services provider
• Competitive salary + Salary Packaging options
• Werrington location
• Permanent full-time position

About us

Thorndale Foundation is a not-for profit charitable organisation that provides support and services to people with disability in the Nepean, Hawkesbury and lower Blue Mountains regions. Established in 1958 by a passionate group of parents of children with intellectual disabilities, Thorndale continues their legacy of advocacy, support and engagement for those participating in its services. Our vision is to ensure that all people with disability live in a community where equality is a way of life.

The role

Our Employment Consultants are a key role in our employment (ADE) space, empowering people with a disability to live, work and learn in a positive environment that enriches their lives. We are looking for an enthusiastic person with a genuine desire to work with people with a disability, providing support through our employment service. You will need to be patient, compassionate and have a smile ready to share. This is a challenging but rewarding opportunity for you to make a positive change in our participants' lives, and also become a part of our successful team.

Reporting to the Commercial Manger, key objectives of the role include but are not limited to:

• Facilitate enhanced employment outcomes for supported employees within a positive behaviour support framework, aligned with their NDIS plan and goals
• Work collaboratively with supported employees, their family and/or carers, to develop Individual Employment Plans (IEPs), reviewing progress regularly
• Identify, develop and deliver training, supporting people to reach their goals and improve their employment outcomes and opportunities within the workplace
• Ensure all supported employees are paid a fair and accurate wage by coordinating and conducting wage assessments
• Provide case management and advocacy services for employees, liaising with family and other professionals to address any concerns

About you

To be successful in this role you require the following:

• Experience supporting people with a disability in an employment setting
• Certificate IV Training and Assessing
• Experience in developing and implementing training programs
• Sound understanding of NDIS plans
• Accurate data collection and report writing skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel and Outlook
• Excellent communication skills and experience communicating with a broad range of people
• Solution oriented approach to problem solving
• Ability to work as part of a team or independently
• Sound decision-making skills and able to make decision using policies and procedures as guideline
• Excellent time-management and planning skills
• Experience developing and maintaining relationships with key external stakeholders
• Hold and maintain a Senior First Aid Certificate
• NDIS Worker Screening Check

The following skills are highly desirable:

• Formal qualifications in social, health or behavioural sciences and/or relevant experience within a community or disability service environment
• Current NSW Drivers Licence