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3421-17 Disabilities Services Officer
Works in a range of adult service units which provide education
and community access to people with intellectual, physical,
social and emotional disabilities.
Skill Level:
The entry requirement for this occupation is an AQF Diploma
or higher qualification. In
some instances relevant experience is required in addition to
the formal qualification. Registration or licensing may be
required.
Tasks Include:
assesses client training needs and plans, develops, implements
and evaluates education and training programs
liaises with community groups, parents and residential
workers in the development of training programs for
community orientation, independent living skills, daily living
activities, literacy and numeracy, communication and
vocational training
iaises with employers and employment agencies to place
clients in jobs and provide intensive on-the-job training and
continuing monitoring in competitive or integrated supported
employment programs
may establish recreation and support networks and provide
recreation and community orientation training for their clients
may negotiate work contracts, manage the business aspects of
the operation and provide occupational training and on-going
support in segregated supported employment programs
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