• 6 Month Contract
• Full-time (Salary packaging available)

Are you:

• Committed to deliver the best possible support and advocacy for people living with disability?
• Keen to use your broad knowledge and experience of the disability and aged care sectors?
• Looking for a challenge?

MND South Australia provides information, advice and support services for people living with motor neurone disease (MND). We are looking to add another member to our existing team of 4 Client Support Staff who work with people across the state.

We are seeking an experienced health professional to work with people with MND to:

• Provide information, advice and support to people living with MND, their families, carers and health professionals
• Provide support coordination for NDIS participants
• Plan, refer and assist people with MND to navigate the service system
• Represent the needs of people with MND with NDIA, Disability Services, My Aged Care, service providers and funded agencies

The MND Advisor/Support Coordinator is responsible for providing person centred, responsive and timely advice and support that includes:

• Assessing the needs of people living with MND
• Planning to address current and future needs
• Pre-planning for participation in the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)
• Coordination of Support for NDIS participants with MND
• Accessing My Aged Care
• Making appropriate referrals
• Assisting with negotiation of the service system
• Acting as an interface with health professionals and service providers

Essential for this role:

A relevant tertiary qualification in human services management, or health/welfare related discipline and/or at least 2 years experience in a relevant role

Please see full position description for other key selection criteria.