DES

In December 2009 Community first was one of only a few new providers to win new Disability Employment Services (DES) contracts. This was perceived as a remarkable success, and recognition of Community First’s high standards and approach to employment services throughout its established areas of responsibility. In March 2010, Community First opened its doors in Fremantle. To date Community First is successfully providing quality services at the required benchmarks and in accordance with the 12 Disability Standards.

Community First is committed to provide services compliant to the following standards:

1. Service access
   A fair go for everyone
2. Individual needs
   Getting help that is right for you
3. Decision making and choice
   Having your say
4. Privacy, dignity, and confidentiality
   Respecting your privacy
5. Participation and integration
   Taking part in the community
6. Valued status
   Doing things the community thinks are important
7. Complaints and disputes
   Getting something done about a complaint
8. Service management
   Running the service well
9. Employment conditions
   Your right to fair wages and conditions
10. Service recipient training and support
    Learning the right skills for your job
11. Staff recruitment employment and training
    Having staff who know the best ways to help you
12. Protection of human rights and freedom from abuse
    Being safe and respected

CFI delivers the DES program A which is Disability Management Services, (DMS). These clients may well be referred after having workplace injuries or breakdowns which in turn prevent them from continuing in their current workplace. CFI can assist with both the employer and job seeker to improve the ergonomics of a clients work environment, we can assist in re-trading or re-skilling clients if their injuries mean that they can no longer undertake the work they were previously employed in. CFI can also act in a preventative measure to assist clients and employers if an individual’s job is in jeopardy due to an employee’s mental or physical condition. Working together with the clients and with understanding employers enables CFI to place job seekers back into work which is more suitable and will enable longer term stability for them.

CFI can also facilitate extra services for  employers such as:

• Supported Wage Systems
• Worksite assessments (by an Occupational Therapist)
• Workplace Modifications
• Auslan interpreters
• On-site support
• Job in Jeopardy Programs

Contact us with your inquiries.