Support Point helps participants
find Employment & Capacity Building Services.
Empowering Participants for Work, Independence, and Community Life
Support Point supports participants in achieving their complete potential. Our Coordinators will explore providers who offer Employment and Capacity-Building services based on the fundamental principle that all individuals deserve equal opportunities to work and achieve independence in their personal and community lives.
Employment & Capacity Building Services are vital for NDIS Participants to succeed.
The process of securing and maintaining employment extends past financial gains. People with disabilities achieve purpose through employment and gain skills while developing social relationships, leading to enhanced independence.
We ensure that employment services providers work on the barriers while boosting decision-making capacity and offering functional assistance to people with disabilities seeking employment at various job search stages.
Supported Employment Services: Building Pathways to Success
The foundation of employment services rests on Supported Employment Services. Our Support Coordination team collaborates with employment providers and ensures
- Participants identify their talents, professional aptitudes, and desired career paths.
- Job seekers discover suitable employment opportunities in work environments that provide support and inclusion.
- Participants learn new abilities during work tasks and formal training programs.
- Participants in achieving their professional and personal objectives through step-by-step progress.
The program allows participants to propose new activities, allowing everyone to voice their opinions and make choices.
How Supported Employment Services Work
Personalised Job Matching
Employment consultants work with participants, their family members, and caregivers to learn about each person’s capabilities and preferred work choices.
The service identifies appropriate job positions in local businesses, social enterprises, and supported work environments.
Workplace Integration & Support
During the initial period of employment, the provider provides direct assistance, enabling participants to adjust to their new roles.
They provide workplace coaching to participants for skill development, routine navigation, and workplace confidence building.
Ongoing Assistance
The employment support system provides ongoing help to address workplace problems and provides information about workplace solutions, including conflict resolution, time management, and workplace communication.
The provider maintains regular meetings to ensure participants experience safety, value, and empowerment in their new work environment.
Employer Partnerships
Employment support services work with employers who create inclusive workplaces that value diversity and accessibility.
They support workplace adjustments while teaching businesses about inclusive practices for people with disabilities.
Benefits of Supported Employment
- It enables participants to gain authentic work experience within a supportive framework.
- It helps people develop independence alongside self-assurance.
- It creates enduring job possibilities.
- Build the confidence to cook for yourself, friends, or family
- It promotes both social inclusion and community involvement.
Job Coaching: Personalised Support to Thrive at Work
Job Coaching stands as a fundamental element of our employment support structure. Through one-on-one job coaching, participants receive direct assistance:
- Discover participants' professional aspirations and establish specific employment targets.
- Acquire essential skills for job searching and working in a professional environment.
- Enable participants to develop skills needed for interviews and workplace responsibilities.
- Develop their ability to face challenges and speak up for themselves while improving their problem-solving skills.
How Job Coaching Works
Comprehensive Assessment
Each participant undergoes a customised evaluation to identify their strong points and weaknesses and define their professional aspirations.
The assessment process evaluates job-specific competencies and essential life capabilities that support work readiness, including communication and travel training.
Action Planning
The program works with participants to establish a detailed action plan that specifies essential skill development steps, training requirements, and employment target dates.
The program delivers personalised activities that help participants develop their resumes and conduct mock interviews and workplace simulations.
Skill Development
The job coaches provide hands-on assistance to participants regarding teamwork methods, time management skills, workplace conduct, and communication abilities.
They teach participants about working realities through programs explaining employer expectations and stress management techniques.
Ongoing Mentoring and Support
Coaches provide continuous support through advice and encouragement and problem-solving assistance from employment start to finish.
They offer continuous feedback services while modifying our strategies to meet the developing requirements of each participant.
Outcomes of Job Coaching
- Helps to develop enduring job abilities alongside increased self-assurance.
- Helps to get and sustain meaningful employment opportunities.
- Teaches participants how to self-advocate better while becoming more independent in their lives.
Find School Leaver Employment Supports (SLES): The Bridge from School to Work via Support Point
Young people with disability, along with their families, encounter substantial challenges when they leave school to start their employment journey. Through the SLES program, young school leavers receive a systematic framework that develops their work abilities and prepares them for adult independence.
Our SLES program providers features several essential components.
Individual Assessments
The beginning of our process involves comprehending each person’s distinct abilities, desired outcomes, and present difficulties.
Initial assessments gather information from the participants’ families, their educational institutions, and their current support systems.
Personalised Program Development
The program creates customized plans for each school leaver by uniting work-based experience with vocational instruction and skills development activities.
The program delivers practical training about resume creation, job interview readiness, workplace interaction, and budgeting practices.
Work Experience and Internships
The provider then establishes work-based learning opportunities that direct participants to local businesses, social enterprises, and volunteer organisations.
Work placements under supervision enable students to gain confidence and develop essential job-ready abilities.
Life Skills and Community Engagement
The program consists of multiple educational components that teach students about travel training, financial literacy, and social participation skills.
The program motivates participants to join community activities that foster social relationships while promoting self-reliance.
Ongoing Evaluation and Support
Our feedback process delivers consistent assessments while we celebrate accomplishments and resolve any emerging difficulties during the journey.
The team collaborates with family members and caregivers to guarantee a well-executed transition process.
SLES Outcomes
- Enables school leavers to move into employment or continue their education smoothly.
- Helps participants build self-assurance and prepares them for work.
- Helps students gain independence and additional life skills.
Capacity Building for Independence
The Support Point organisation understands that capacity building reaches beyond employment to create independent lives for individuals. We can find providers who can offer:
- Travel Training: Learning to use public transport confidently and safely
- The program teaches students how to plan their finances through budgeting techniques, saving money, and managing everyday expenses.
- Self-Advocacy: Speaking up for personal needs and preferences at work and in the community
- The program includes Social Participation as one of its components, which teaches students to feel confident about joining groups, becoming volunteers, and making new friends.
Our team works directly with providers and participants to help them develop employment skills, community living abilities, and long-term wellness techniques.
Why choose Support Point to source Employment & Capacity Building providers?
- We will ensure
- The supports are personalised because you can lead your journey following your interests and strengths.
- The provider possesses NDIS expertise while maintaining deep knowledge about helping people with disabilities find and maintain employment.
- Providers cater for participants from all cultural backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals, with inclusive and culturally respectful practices.
- The Provider value diversity and understand inclusion to help you access their networks.
Frequently Asked Questions
What groups of people can obtain Employment and Capacity Building support from Support Point?
NDIS participant who wants to develop skills, acquire employment, or shift to employment after finishing school.
SLES operates exclusively for school leavers who transition to work after finishing school.
Will I receive help finding a job that suits me?
Absolutely. We will ensure the employment provider focuses on helping you discover the most suitable employment possibilities by linking your abilities to your preferred career path.
Does the program offer support to its participants after they secure employment?
Yes, we will ensure that the supported employment provider offers ongoing workplace support, coaching, and advocacy for as long as necessary.
Start looking for an Employment provider with Support Point.
Do you want to discover purposeful employment while developing your abilities and achieving independence? Contact Support Point to discover our Employment and capacity-building providers. Our friendly team with experience will answer your questions and listen to your goals while guiding you through the next employment step, regardless of your current situation.