Job Summary
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- Job posted on: 14th Jun 2021
Speak Out is a state-wide not-for-profit organisation that provides advocacy and self advocacy support to people with a disability and hosts the Annual Speak Out Conference. We seek two energetic, self-motivated and suitably qualified individuals to join our dynamic team in promoting and defending rights through our advocacy work, and building the capacity of communities.
Advocates are involved in individual advocacy, self-advocacy, group advocacy and systemic advocacy. These positions will predominantly assist with individual advocacy issues and self advocacy groups 2.5 days per week. Additional hours are available for project-based work if you're interested - talk to us!
Individual advocacy is issues-based. The Advocate provides information, options and referral that enables each person to make informed decisions about what they wish to do. The Advocate works to achieve each client's desired outcome and is directed by the client via the Advocacy Agreement. When the issue is resolved, the case is closed and the advocacy relationship ceases.
Job tasks:
If you have sound knowledge, understanding and commitment to Human Rights and the principles of social justice, excellent communication skills, and thrive on problem-solving and outcomes – contact us.
Previous experience in the community services sector is desirable. Drivers license is essential.
As a not-for-profit organisation we offer salary packaging through AccessPay www.accesspay.com.au.
For further information phone 03 6431 9333.
A position description is attached.