14 BHC Creating Liveable Communities BHC’s Resident Participation and Employment Coordinator (RPEC) provides personalised support to BHC residents to assist with their education, employment and participation goals. RPEC areas of focus include assisting with job seeking; interview preparation and skills building; facilitating and supporting volunteering, education and employment placements; and linking residents into relevant external services. Resident Participation and Employment Support Supported 8 volunteer and participation opportunities Substation 33 Warehouse, Northey Street City Farm, Broken to Brilliant (DFV support service), catalogue letterbox dropping, thrift shops. Facilitated 13 paid employment opportunities NDIS and healthcare support workers, forklift operator and warehousing roles, cleaning positions, kitchenhand, retail positions, call centre operator, traffic controller, food processor role. Assisted 16 residents with education and training opportunities First Aid Certificate, Responsible Service Alcohol Certification, Diploma of Childcare, registration renewals (e.g. white card, forklift, car licences), accounting qualification renewal, enrolment in TAFE courses. Participation support for residents including interview coaching, advocacy support and referrals, Disability Employment Services connections, digital literary education and training, mental health and Alcohol and Other Drug Treatment support. Facilitated partnerships with Volunteering Qld, Queensland Disability Network Digital Empowerment Workshops, Substation33, Breakthru Employment, TAFE Qld and attended and supported job -networking opportunities. Outcomes Achieved PROGRAM 3 BHC’s Resident Participation and Employment Coordinator, Anthony As the Resident Participation and Employment Coordinator, I’ve witnessed firsthand the transformative impact of our support programs. By encouraging active participation among our residents, we foster a strong sense of stability and identity. It’s always incredible to see the confidence that residents gain from re-entering the workforce, pursuing study, or volunteering in their community.” - Anthony, Resident Participation and Employment Coordinator “
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