Direct Employment Services (DES) is a specialist not-for-profit organisation funded by the Australian Government to provide employment services to people with a disability and their employers.
DES has been in operation since 1992 and is dedicated to developing successful and long lasting employment opportunities for people with a disability.
DES Mission:
Successful Employment Solutions that Recognise and
Direct Employment Services believe:
All people have the right to work in open employment;
All workers have a right to a fair days pay for a fair days work;
All employers have a right to expect a fair days work for a fair days pay;
People with a disability should receive the same conditions of employment as everyone;
Effective job matching results in long term and sustainable employment; and
You should actively participate in planning and developing your career
Direct Employment Services can help and assist you to:
Plan how to find a job of your choice that suits your skills and abilities;
Decide what kind of job and career you would like to undertake – if you are not sure, DES can help you find your direction;
Access training to develop work skills;
Prepare a resume to highlight your skills and work experience;
Assist you to search for the right job;
Improve your interview skills and techniques; and
Overcome any identified barriers
DES Services
To access DES you must:
Have a disability
Show a commitment to finding and keeping a job
Live between Gordonvale and Mossman
Be of working age
Have a recent Job Capacity Assessment (JCA) and/or referral from Centrelink (Government eligibility criteria apply)
If you have any questions or queries please do not hesitate to contact us
A DES Employment and Training Consultant (ETC) can:
Assist you to learn your job and facilitate the training provided by the employer;
Suggest and access workplace modifications funding for any adaptations required in the workplace;
Train you to travel to and from home to work;
Help you learn and understand your rights and responsibilities in the workplace;
Assist you to create good relationships with your employers and co-workers; and
Provide you with ongoing assistance
Work Trial
See if the type of job is suitable to your needs and career aspirations; See how you fit in to the work environment and interact with co-workers; See if you have the ability to undertake the duties required at a productive level; Identify any issues, vocational or non-vocational that effect your ability to undertake your duties; and Provide an opportunity for you to make informed choices about your suitability to a particular job or industry.
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