What is capacity building employment assistance?​

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Capacity building employment assistance helps participants of age 18+ to prepare, look for and gain sustainable employment.

Participants at different stages of their employment journey will require services matched to their needs and goals.

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This may include help to: 

• gain additional work experience to complement what school provides

• find and maintain a part-time job 

• transition from school into further education or training

• explore what work means (discovery)

• build essential foundation skills for work

• manage barriers to obtaining and sustaining employment

• implement job customisation/job carving

• find and maintain a job compatible with abilities and interests with ongoing support when necessary

• obtain alternative employment following onset or exacerbation of disability 

• assist a person to change jobs

• develop a career plan

• obtain employment on completion of a qualification 

• transition from a supported employment service (previously known as an Australian Disability Enterprise) to open employment

• successfully engage with a Disability Employment Service (DES) provider or other employment service to secure employment and arrange ongoing on the job support, if necessary. 

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Our responsibilities

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The Mix It Up team will work closely with our participants to help them get ready for work, find and keep a job matched to their abilities and interests whilst meeting the job requirements of the employer.

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We will plan employment pathways and develop tailored activities to meet each participant’s unique needs.​

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We will support you to:

• Develop a resume

• Develop a cover letter

• Explore training, volunteering and work opportunities

• Register for training / course

• Support with study

• Apply for vacant positions

• Prepare for an interview

• Provide support in the work place

• Attend work place meetings

• Understanding Workplace etiquette (e.g. workplace expectations and time management skills)

• Learning to use public transport

• Organise transport to and from work

• Link to an allied health professional for vocational / functional assessments or counselling / workplace modifications

• Apply for Clearances/Tickets

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The Value of Employment

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Capacity-building employment supports are for participants who need time-limited capacity-building supports to help them pursue their employment goals, this may include:

• interventions to reduce complex behaviours and barriers to sustaining employment

• skills development to transition from a current role to a new role either in the ADE or with a new employer

• developing a career plan.

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There are many benefits to having a job. It can build financial independence and self-worth, improve health and wellbeing, strengthen social connections and open opportunities for skill development. ​

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How do I get involved

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If you already have employment goals in your NDIS plan, contact the Mix It Up team today to get started.

If you are thinking about work but don’t yet have employment supports allocated, we can guide you on how to add it to your NDIS plan.

If you or someone you know, is an NDIS participant and interested in growing their future employment prospects, click 'Mix It Up Referral' and fill in your details and return via email to apply.

 

You can also contact our friendly team directly:

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• Email: adminteam@mixituplivelifeyourway.com.au

• Call: 08 8482 0800

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