Andie Poetschka
Ourimbah,Australia
Summary
Dynamic Employment Facilitator with a proven track record at Lead Disability Services, empowering individuals with disabilities to achieve career success. Skilled in mentorship and client representation, I excel in building employer relationships and advocating for inclusive hiring practices. My strong organizational skills and attention to detail ensure sustainable employment outcomes.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Employment Facilitator
Lead Disability Services
Gosford, NSW
05.2025 - Current
- Mentor people with a disability in achieving their career goals
- Develop employer relationships and advocate the benefits of hiring a person with a disability
- Provide Ongoing Support to your clients to ensure sustainable employment
Leadership, Peer Support & Self Advocacy Officer
Self Advocacy Sydney Inc.
Gosford, Australia
08.2023 - Current
- Facilitating Peer Support and Leadership Sessions for clients with intellectual disabilities
- Empower clients with Intellectual Disabilities to advocate for themselves through multiple client driven programs.
- Network with disability organizations to collaborate and bring in new clients
- Create resources and workshops based on client's individual goals
- Create advocacy plans for each individual client.
- Complete daily case notes
- Data entry and other admin tasks
- Collaborate with clients and staff to build capacity and skills, empowering clients to make informed choices
- Participate in various Interagency meetings and reference groups in the disability sector Provide feedback about trending issues and topics clients are dealing with.
Event Manager
Waves Central Coast Inclusive Dance Party
, Australia
06.2022 - Current
- Created a dance for those with all kinds of disabilities to come together in an inclusive space
- Communicate with vendors to put together the dance itself including:
- Sponsorships
- Music
- Decorations
- Venue
- Ensuring accessibility for all potential participants
- Putting together the working team
- Social media management
Just Like You Facilitator
Earnst & Young/ The Variety Foundation
Sydney, Australia
11.2019 - 04.2020
- Networking and advertisement
- Facilitating meetings with the team
- Problem solving and managing schedules
- Budgeting
- Event Styling
- Spokesperson
Education
Bachelor of Communication - Communication & Journalism
University of Newcastle
Newcastle, Australia12.2018
Skills
- Document filing
- Mentorship
- Client representation
- Strong work ethic
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Multitasking Abilities
- Organizational skills
- Problem-solving abilities
- Excellent communication
- Team leadership
- Critical thinking
- Decision-making
- Verbal and written communication
Certification
- First Aid Certificate
- Working With Children's Check
- National Police Check
- NDIS Screening Check
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Employment Facilitator
Lead Disability Services
05.2025 - Current
Leadership, Peer Support & Self Advocacy Officer
Self Advocacy Sydney Inc.
08.2023 - Current
Event Manager
Waves Central Coast Inclusive Dance Party
06.2022 - Current
Just Like You Facilitator
Earnst & Young/ The Variety Foundation
11.2019 - 04.2020
Bachelor of Communication - Communication & Journalism
University of Newcastle