Are you passionate about empowering others to reach their full potential? Join our dynamic team in Esperance as a Disability Support Mentor and help transform lives through meaningful employment. Your Role as a Champion of Change As a Disability Support Mentor, you'll be more than just a support worker – you'll be a coach, an advocate, and a catalyst for positive change. Working one-on-one with participants, you'll help them discover their talents, build their confidence, and achieve their employment goals. What You'll Do Empower Through Guidance: Partner with participants to uncover their unique strengths and develop personalised pathways to employment success Create Lasting Change: Use our proven Discovery Process to identify each participant's interests and abilities, then craft custom employment solutions that truly fit Build Valuable Connections: Develop strong relationships with local employers and community partners to create life-changing employment opportunities Lead the Way: Work both independently and collaboratively to create innovative support strategies Drive Success: Safely transport participants and ensure they have the support needed to thrive in their employment journey What You'll Bring Essential Qualifications Current Driver's License and own vehicle NDIS Worker Screening Clearance (or willingness to obtain) Working with Children Check (or willingness to obtain) National Police Clearance (within the last 3 months) Completion of NDIS Worker Orientation module (or willingness to obtain) Key Attributes A passionate, enthusiastic approach and openness to new ideas Flexibility to adapt to changing situations and participant needs Strong person-centered mindset with a solutions-focused approach Ability to work independently while thriving in a collaborative environment Excellence in receiving and implementing feedback Skill in identifying patterns and translating specific experiences into broader capabilities Strong analytical abilities to recognise vocational themes and opportunities Deep connection to and knowledge of the local Esperance community About Forrest Personnel For nearly 40 years, Forrest Personnel has been Western Australia's leading community employment specialist. Empowering people with disability, injury, and illness to find meaningful, suitable, and sustainable employment. Our Impact Extensive network across WA's Southwest, Great Southern, Wheatbelt, Goldfields-Esperance, and metro areas Comprehensive services including Disability Employment Services (DES), NDIS, Psychosocial Services, and commercial Labour Hire Services Strong relationships with employer partners and deep community connections Four decades of changing Western Australian lives Our Commitment to Diversity As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we actively encourage applications from individuals with a disability, health condition, or injury, as well as those from culturally diverse backgrounds. At Forrest Personnel, we believe diversity makes us stronger. Ready to Make a Difference? Apply now to begin your journey as a Disability Support Mentor. Please note that only candidates progressing to the next stage will be contacted. Please Note: All successful candidates must have the right to work in Australia and complete required pre-employment checks before starting. Be careful - Don't provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs. Don't transfer any money or complete suspicious online surveys. If you see something suspicious, report this job ad. #J-18808-Ljbffr