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CatholicCare Canberra & Goulburn. Disability Employment Services. About the Program:. CatholicCare Disability Employment Services is funded by DEEWR. Jobseekers with a disability and assessed need for more long-term, regular support in the workplace are able to access this service.
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CatholicCare Canberra & Goulburn Disability Employment Services
About the Program: • CatholicCare Disability Employment Services is funded by DEEWR. • Jobseekers with a disability and assessed need for more long-term, regular support in the workplace are able to access this service. • CatholicCare Disability Employment Services provides support for people in ACT and Queanbeyan.
Eligibility You can receive support from CatholicCare Disability Employment Services if you are: • aged 15 years or older • not registered with another employment services provider • a resident of the ACT or Queanbeyan region • actively seeking employment and are able to work at least 8 hours per week • experiencing difficulties in your current employment
What Type of Disabilities? • CatholicCare Disability Employment Services provides support for people with all kinds of disabilities. • About 75% of the participants have mental health issues. • Other disabilities include learning difficulties, autism, sensory impairments and physical disabilities.
Referral Process • Referral from Centrelink • Direct Registration (which may involve a referral to Centrelink for a Job Capacity Assessment)
Exemption from Job Capacity Assessment (JCA) You may not need a JCA if you are: • An eligible school leaver • A Job in Jeopardy referral.
Job in Jeopardy • A person can be referred to CatholicCare Disability Employment Services if they are in danger of losing their current employment as a result of issues faced due to his/her disability.
Client-centred Approach • CatholicCare Disability Employment Services undertakes a client-centred approach in working with our clients. • Clients are empowered to set their own employment goals.
We assist our clients to: • Establish personal employment goals through an Employment Pathway Plan. • Become job-ready. • Access relevant training or education. • Source suitable employment options. • Develop resumes and prepare cover letters and job applications.
We also: • Liaise with employers. • Provide on-the-job support. • Provide advocacy (where appropriate). • Provide referrals to other support services to assist in addressing barriers.
Other Mental Health Programs within CatholicCare Canberra & Goulburn • SAILS – Strength, Advocacy, Independence & Life Skills • Youth and Wellbeing • CatholicCare ACCESS Program • ASSIST