Employers Guide to Partnering with Disability Employment Services

• Partnership
  • 01.Introduction
  • 02.The Role Of DES
• Approaching
  • 03.Introduction
  • 04.Getting to Know the Employer
  • 05.Communication and Relationship Building
  • 06.Increasing Engagement
• Proposing
  • 07.Introduction
  • 08.Creating a Good Job Match
  • 09.Job Analysis
  • 10.Inherent Requirements
  • 11.Job Customisation
  • 12.Workplace Modification
• Placing
  • 13.Introduction
  • 14.The Support Plan
  • 15.Checklist for Success
• Retaining and Supporting
  • 16.Introduction
  • 17.Probationary Period
  • 18.Ongoing Support
  • 19.Job in Jeopardy
  • 20.Put the Partnership Approach into action now

• Introduction
• The Role Of DES

The Role Of DES

• Disability Employment Services (DES) can build a sustainable partnership and develop a mutually beneficial relationship with employers by:
  • Gaining an understanding of the employer’s business
  • Acquiring an understanding of the roles and workforce requirements within the employer’s business
  • Proposing candidates that are a good job match
  • Sourcing enthusiastic candidates who have an interest in the employer’s business, and are motivated to work
  • Assisting with job customisation as required
  • Providing information about financial supports and incentives available for employing people with disability
  • Providing assistance with the purchase and implementation of workplace modifications
  • Providing individualised support and advice on the best ways to work with a new employee with disability
  • Offering onsite support for the employer and new employee for as long as is required

It is recommended that the above roles are included in a one-page marketing flyer outlining all support a DES can offer an employer.

Relevant Resources

• Building a Partnership
• Disability Employment Services
• Watch - Steps to an Effective Partnership: Understanding the Partnership Approach