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| POSITION DESCRIPTION | NON GOVERNMENT ORGANISATIONS (NGO) REMUNERATION SURVEY MAY 2008 |
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Employment Development Officer (for Supported Employees) |
| Position Code: | 239 | | Career Level: | 3 |
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Responsible for
Evaluating the support needs of supported employees (employees with a disability), finding appropriate job placements and providing on-the-job training and continuous day-to-day support in all facets of their position. |
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Supervises
No supervisory responsibilities. |
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Main Activities
Evaluating the supported employees' job requirements and special needs. Conducting individual and group training to facilitate the achievement of the employers' vocational goals. This typically includes on-the-job skills training and all aspects of the supported employee's social integration and interaction.
Proactively networking within the community to source positions for supported employees. Arranging work trials, work experience and assessing the appropriateness and viability of the employee's placement.
Mediating between the employer and the supported employee with regards to occupational issues. This may range from educating the workplace as to the needs of the supported employee, problem solving specific incidents and ensuring that all parties are satisfied with the employment arrangement.
Ensuring all legislative requirements regarding disability, discrimination and OHS standards are adhered to when placing and maintaining a supported employee in work.
Providing timely, concise and factual documentation regarding assigned supported employees and reporting of all issues relating to cases, including complaints and behavioural occurrences, incidents and Occupational Health and Safety issues.
Employees in this role may liaise with Government departments regarding funding and meeting all individual requirements of the supported employee in their assigned job role.
Continually enhancing networks with agencies and external service providers to ensure that all present and future supported employees are provided with a comprehensive range of opportunities for employment.
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Key Skills
Relationship building skills, coupled with the ability to act empathetically, with sensitivity and understanding towards supported employees.
Ability to effectively conduct training and support for both individuals and groups.
Negotiation skills and the ability to interact and liaise with people at all levels of an organisation.
Well developed networking skills.
Strong negotiation, conflict resolution, communication, counselling and mediation skills.
A detailed understanding of the issues faced by supported employees, as well as ways to assist with and solve these issues.
Awareness of legislation relevant to the position.
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Internal Contacts
All Organisational Staff. |
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External Contacts
Government Bodies, Private Agencies, Community Groups, Advocates & Family Members. |
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Typical Experience
3+ years of experience in a similar position or as a direct personal carer. Employees in this role may have qualifications in rehabilitation and/or counselling. |
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