Client-focused Employment Specialist with 15+ years of experience working with clients from diverse career backgrounds to support comprehensive career and job searches. Tenacious advocate, supporting job seekers through rigorous job search processes. Detailed resume and job application specialist, helping clients generate targeted documents with strategic composition.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
DES Employment Consultant
Breakthru disability employment service
10.2020 - Current
Increasing job seekers capacity through training, referral to allied health services, coaching in job search skills
Identify and assess barriers towards employment and health management
Assist with resume, job applications and interview preparation
Develop effective person-centered plans and attainable goals for job seekers to be successful in their vocational aspirations
Motivate job seekers to obtain sustainable employment through excellent client and employer engagement
Facilitate onsite job search sessions with job seekers
Developed customized job search strategies for clients, resulting in increased interview rates and job offers.
Established strong relationships with local businesses and community organizations to expand employment opportunities for clients.
Improved client marketability by identifying transferable skills from previous work experiences to target new industries or roles.
Local Area Coordinator
St Vincent De Paul (NDIS)
01.2018 - 06.2020
Facilitate planning meetings with participants & other key stakeholders to gather information, implement, build & review plans for participants & identify their individual needs
Develop participant support plan & budget based on individual needs
Provide information to support & build the capacity of individuals, families & carers to identify personal & local community networks to develop necessary supports & solutions to meet their goals & needs
Actively seek opportunities to enhance participants involvement in social & economic participation
Provide & maintain data in a timely manner for reporting purposes & respond to all requests for information
Improved overall quality of life for individuals through personalized goal-setting processes that catered to their unique abilities.
Client Support Coordinator
Mission providence
09.2016 - 01.2018
Business development support
Mission providence
02.2016 - 09.2016
Indigenous project officer
Ability options
04.2015 - 02.2016
Employment consultant
MTC
08.2012 - 02.2015
Employment consultant
A4e
10.2011 - 08.2012
Employment consultant
Max employment
04.2008 - 10.2011
Skills
Resume development and editing
Training facilitation and interview preparation
Effective negotiation, marketing and networking skills
Report writing and record keeping
Interview preparation and mock interview coaching
Developing job opportunities for job seekers
Case management and motivational strategies
Willingness to learn
Teamwork and collaboration
Problem-solving and time management
Attention to detail
Certification
NSW Driver's License and own car
Working with children's check| 2020
Police check| 2020
Psychosocial training| 2019
Cultural awareness training| 2019
Working with challenging behaviours training| 2016
Case management training| 2009
Timeline
DES Employment Consultant
Breakthru disability employment service
10.2020 - Current
Local Area Coordinator
St Vincent De Paul (NDIS)
01.2018 - 06.2020
Client Support Coordinator
Mission providence
09.2016 - 01.2018
Business development support
Mission providence
02.2016 - 09.2016
Indigenous project officer
Ability options
04.2015 - 02.2016
Employment consultant
MTC
08.2012 - 02.2015
Employment consultant
A4e
10.2011 - 08.2012
Employment consultant
Max employment
04.2008 - 10.2011
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