Am I suited to being a Youth Disability Employment Mentor with APM's Sutherland office?
This could be a great fit for someone who is semi-retired, about to graduate or a parent looking for flexibility. This role is a part time position working any 3 days a week, Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm (22.8 HRS). The role will also have the capacity to develop into a full time role over time.
We welcome those from various backgrounds, including previous experience in 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 are driving the success of a new program. Your happy to step up and take responsibility, you're looking for a role where you can make an impact and genuinely help young people with disabilities on their path to employment.
The role
You will be based in the Sutherland APM office. APM Futures is a new program that will see you delivering 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
Permanent part time role, working 3 day (22.8) hrs weekly
As a member of the APM team, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including:
Supportive and interactive induction process with dedicated L&D team
An opportunity to complete a nationally accredited training course in Employment Services.
Genuine career development opportunities
Discounted health insurance
Ability to purchase additional leave & paid parental & volunteer leave
Employee Wellbeing Program, and more
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
About APM Group
We're a diverse team of over 9,000 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.