What is a Disability Employment Service (DES) Providers?
The Commonwealth Government fund hundreds of DES providers with over 2000 outlets across Australia to provide employment services to eligible job seekers with a disability. This sector is experiencing continuous and rapid growth, development and change.
Most outlets assist people with a range of disabilities; however there are outlets that specialise in assisting specific disability types, for example people with vision impairments and people with intellectual disabilities.
The DES providers enters into a contract with the Government to "case manage" a certain number of people with a disability by providing the following services:
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assessment of job seekers skills and abilities to focus on suitable, sustainable employment;
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training and work experience to increase their job readiness;
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identify work place modifications that may be required for the job seeker to perform the tasks required;
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provide assistance with job seeking and on the job support if required;
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offer information on incentives, subsidies and supported wage available for the employer;
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on site training for employers and co-workers.
Disability Employment Service Providers provide a large pool of available workers for you to chose from. Over 25,000 people with a disability are successful in gaining employment with their assistance each year.
Check the DWA website for the link to your local DES
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