AIM EMPLOYMENT SERVICES

AIM Employment is a service of the Autism Association of Western Australia Inc. Our primary aim is to assist people with Autism Spectrum Disorders to find and keep employment in the workforce.

This service is fully funded by the Commonwealth Government and is, therefore, free to Employers.

AUTISM

Autism impacts upon a person’s level of ability to understand complex language as well as their social skills. In contrast, people with Autism can have excellent skills in their ability to read patterns, following complex routines, and have a very strong desire to get things right.

People with Autism are major contributors to employment positions. This contribution is considerably enhanced given a positive environment, appropriate training and support.

Workers with Autism are known for their:

• Attention to detail
• Dedication to getting the job done
• Eagerness to learn
• Commitment to the job
• Low absenteeism

BENEFITS TO THE EMPLOYER

• We provide on the job training for jobseekers
• AIM Support Staff remain on the job until the jobseeker and the employer are confident that the work is being completed satisfactorily
• We provide further training as and when required
• Many of our jobseekers undertake a free work trial prior to paid employment
• We provide insurance cover for all our jobseekers on a work trial
• We can provide information about various wage subsidies and wage structures
• We can provide your staff with information and education on Autism

ADVANTAGES

A loyal and dedicated employee with a desire to become a successful member of the workforce.

TRAINING AND SUPPORT

We provide on the job training and support for all jobseekers assisted by AIM Employment Services. This support is tailored to meet the individual workers needs, individual work environments and is specific to employers work conditions. Support and training can be provided through either individual placements or enclave support placements.

INDIVIDUAL EMPLOYMENT

The most common placement method is for AIM to provide initial intensive training and support to the person on the worksite. Support is reduced over an extended period of time when the employer is confident that the worker is achieving to expectation. We maintain regular and ongoing contact with the employer and are always ready to provide any further assistance or support required.

People with Autism come from various employment and educational backgrounds and possess different skills, qualifications and experience. We have many people working successfully in a variety of commercial enterprises in a wide range of industries. These include retail, banking, light industry, university, government and automotive. Positions include food processing assistant, print assistant,packer,data entry clerk, research assistant, stock assistant, mail clerk.

ENCLAVES

A very successful method for providing long-term employment for some individuals is to place them at a business with three to four other people and supported fully on an ongoing basis by an AIM staff member. This small group placement is called an enclave and is both cost effective and highly productive to employers. Enclaves can be very successful and there are many now operating in Western Australia in industries including food processing, gardening, printing, cheque processing and packaging just to name a few. We are also able to provide prospective employers with references from prominent businesses associated with these successful enclaves.

There is a range of further benefits in employing workers in an enclave through AIM Employment Services. These include:

• AIM provides an ongoing Enclave Supervisor, providing employers with a reliable and productive work crew.
• Workers in these enclaves maintain excellent work ethics. Statistics show that people with disabilities take less arbitrary days off than the average worker.
• Once routines and goals are established, workers with Autism maintain a very high level of quality.
• AIM Employment Services will provide back up assistance if required. For example, we have a range of staff able to provide additional training or support when needed.
• In many cases, wages are specific to productivity outcomes.

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