About Settlement Services International

Settlement Services International (SSI) is a leading community-based not-for-profit organisation providing a range of services in the areas of refugee settlement, asylum seeker assistance, housing, multicultural foster care, disability support and employment services in NSW. Our vision is to achieve a society that values the diversity of its people and actively provides support to ensure meaningful social and economic participation and to assist individuals and families reach their potential.

Ability Links NSW (ALNSW) is a new way of supporting people with disability, to link with their local and extended communities, as well as working to promote greater inclusion within communities. ALNSW values and recognises the diversity of NSW communities, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) communities.

SSI is funded by the NSW Government's Ageing Disability and Home Care (ADHC) Division of FACS to deliver the ALNSW Program in the ADHC Southern/ Illawarra Shoalhaven, Metro South and Metro North Regions. This Program forms part of the NSW Government's contribution to the National Disability Insurance Scheme.

About the Role

As a Linker you will work within the local community to assist people with disability, their families and carers to be valued and active members of their community. This role provides a locally based first point of contact, designed to improve access to, and engagement in, local community utilising formal and informal supports, that facilitate social and economic inclusion of people with disability.

This is a full time (70 hours per fortnight) contract position until 30th June 2018. 

Duties & Responsibilities

• Developing and maintaining good working relationships with individuals, families, carers and diverse communities
• Actively supporting positive partnerships between individuals, families, carers, local organisations (including Aboriginal, ethno-specific, multicultural, faith-based organisations) and the general community to build a more inclusive, welcoming and accessible community
• Organising and maintaining administrative records
• Participating in supervision and performance development processes and taking part in regular training and development activities
• Contributing to team activities and participating in meetings and workshops
• Working independently in remote locations, including travel throughout the region.

Skills & Experience

Essential

• Relevant qualifications and/or equivalent experience in human services or community development
• Demonstrated understanding of the needs and challenges affecting people with disability and their families/carers; particularly people from diverse backgrounds
• Awareness and recognition of cultural diversity, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and CALD communities
• Ability to apply cultural considerations to meet the individual needs of people with disability and their families/carers
• Knowledge and understanding of person-centred approaches to support people with disability, social inclusion and community development principles
• Demonstrated ability to work with limited supervision, manage a variety of tasks and display personal drive and integrity
• Experience or understanding of the benefits of involving people with disability in their local communities
• Lived experience or awareness of the impact of disability upon individuals, families, carers and the community
• Willingness to travel and work flexible hours and in a range of locations across areas and regions as required
• A valid NSW drivers licence

Desirable

• Bilingual/Bicultural
• Experience in the disability sector or a related field
• Experience working in a not-for-profit community organisation