The Inclusion Foundation is a for-purpose-organisation that champions the inclusion of people with Down syndrome. Together, we stand proud, we raise our hands in the air, and we to say to society, to business, to governments, to everyone, and to anyone... Count me in!

The Impact21 Employment Program is a one-of- a-kind job readiness program for adults with Down syndrome or intellectual disability. Tailored for those aged 22 and up, the 24-month program is designed to equip students with the tools they need to forge their own unique career pathways.

Through Impact21 students will obtain a custom role in a national company, earning award wage. The program promotes social and civic inclusion, encourages greater independence, and grows students’ work skills.

the role:

Reporting directly to the Lead Employer Liaison, the Employer Support & Training Officer will provide support to employers during employment readiness and employment support phases of the program. This role will start as three days per week with a view to progress to four days per week in the future.

Key responsibilities of the role include:

• Support with development of training materials and resources
• Support with development and delivery of engaging inclusion confidence training sessions to employers
• Under direction from the Lead Employer Liaison; schedule, plan, coordinate logistics and deliver employer engagement activities; orientation sessions, task tasters, job tasters, internships
• Maintain effective communication with stakeholders to ensure the efficient and timely exchange of information and the achievement of employer engagement activities.
• Support with social media activities and content development.
• Maintain accurate, appropriate and timely documentation for all activities.
• Support of participant on-going support arrangements with the DES provider, employer, and support network
• Administrative tasks including but not limited to; coordinate regular employer meetings, and take meeting minutes
• Support with contributing to program updates for relevant stakeholders; employers, participants, families
• Other ad hoc duties as required, as directed by Lead Employer Liaison

The ideal person for this position will possess the following:

Qualifications and Experience:

• Three years’ experience in a relevant discipline such as employee counselling, human resources, community engagement, communications, project management, social impact or entrepreneurship
• Experience developing and delivering workplace training
• Knowledge and experience delivering training on disability inclusion is highly desirable
• Experience working with adults with intellectual disabilities with high expectations of achieving independence and sustainable employment goals
• Experience working in an agile, fast moving, multiple stakeholder, collaborative solutions-oriented environment
• NDIS Worker Screening Check and Working with Children Check (Employee).

Skills and Attributes:

• A passion for (and/or experience) working with people with disability
• A commitment to human rights and inclusion
• Highly developed relationship building capabilities and ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Strong presentation skills, oral and written
• Strong time management and organisational skills

Benefits of working with Inclusion Foundation

• We are committed to an inclusive society and value the contribution our employees make to enhancing the lives of the young people we serve
• Relationships are nurtured and a shared vision for quality service, family relationships and independence are encouraged
• Career pathways supported by regular professional development and training within a supportive team environment
• Inclusion Foundation is committed to fostering a healthy work-life balance
• Salary Sacrifice options available

If you want to join us in enhancing the lives of people with Down syndrome, please click Apply Now to submit your cover letter and resume addressing the selection criteria. A position description is attached.

People with disabilities or lived experience of disabilities are encouraged to apply.