DUTIES:

• Assist My Aged Care participants to access the supports they require to achieve their goals.
• Support a program of capacity-building and empowerment of persons with disability to advocate on their own behalf.
• Participate in relevant service networks.
• Support a program of self-advocacy training to enable clients to represent themselves, including engagement with other service providers as required to organise self-advocacy sessions for relevant client groups/cohorts
• Provide secondary consultations to service providers who are seeking assistance in working with people from ethnic backgrounds.
• Participate as required in the delivery of an ADEC information service through briefings and presentations.
• Assist the Advocacy Supervisor to prepare for compliance audits.
• Support students undergoing work placements at ADEC.
• Support volunteers assisting at ADEC.
• Other duties as directed by the Advocacy Supervisor.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Adhere to appropriate policies, systems and procedures.
• Comply with all relevant disability service standards and legislation.
• Market the Advocacy program within the ethnic communities and partner organizations.
• Maintain effective working relationships with relevant service providers and Government departments.
• Undertake specific tasks and projects as agreed with the Advocacy Supervisor.

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:

The Advocate’s performance will be measured against the following criteria:

• Achievement of outcomes in partnership with people with disability from ethnic communities.
• Maintenance of participants’ files and case work.
• Promotion of ADEC programs to potential referral sources.

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA:

• Essential Degree or equivalent qualification in the field of Social Work, International Relations or Human Rights.
• Cert IV or higher qualification in Case Management, or equivalent.
• Ability to plan a program of support with participants and to deliver it successfully.
• Ability to accurately collect statistics, record data, and maintain records.
• Excellent coordination and time management skills.
• Hold a valid and current licence to drive a motor vehicle, issued by the appropriate authority in the jurisdiction in which the holder will drive, and appropriate to the type of vehicle to be driven.
• Current Police and Working with Children checks.

Desirable:

• Previous experience of working with people with disability and carers, from ethnic communities.
• Previous experience of working with volunteers.
• Experience in program implementation.

AWARD AND CLASSIFICATION:

• All ADEC employees are employed under the terms, conditions and entitlements of the Modern Award – Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award 2010 (the Award); and the National Employment Standards (NES).
• The classification for this position is Level 3.

What you’ll get in return

As the successful candidate, you’ll be offered the opportunity to work within an ethical organisation where you can make a positive impact to the community.

You’ll also receive:

• Salary packaging options
• Great team environment
• Chance to make a difference

What you need to do now

Please submit your application by pressing ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV and cover letter.

ADEC is an equal opportunity employer. We value and strongly support the principles of equal opportunity in the workplace. Persons with disability and people from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply for this position.

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

A position description is attached.