Gold Coast Employment Support Service
Open Until 4:30PM
Disability Service and Support Organisation
Gold Coast Employment Support Service Inc (GCESS) is a not for profit employment service that assists people with disabilities/barriers to gain and retain award based employment in open community based settings. GCESS will in consultation with the Service Recipient develop an Employment Assistance Plan that could include assistance with the following: - Discussion about and planning of job options; - Skills analysis to identify which jobs the jobseeker would be suited to; - Pre employment training; - Resume and job applications; - Interview skills; - Learning duties of a job; - Assistance to talk to employers/co-workers about the job, disability or health issues; - Strategies to help maintain employment by on & off worksite support; - Learning how to use public transport; - Workplace modifications and special equipment if required; - Liaison with Medical Professional, Community Services and Government Departments; - Ensuring wages are linked to an award or legally ratified agreement; - Accessing the Supported Wage System to pay a pro-rata wage if the effects of a disability affect productivity.
Contact Details
5 Byth Street, Arundel, QLD 4214
PO Box 823, Labrador, QLD 4215
Monday
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Call for further information. Hours maybe subject to change.
Eligibility
No referral required.
No appointment required.
No waiting list.
15-64 Yrs For All Disab
Charges and Fees
Non-government
Call to discuss prior to making appointment
Accessibility and Special Requirements
- Accessible building
Not applicable