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Disability Advocate - Bathurst

Job Title: Disability Advocate - Bathurst
Contract Type: Permanent Recruitment
Location: Bathurst
Specialisation:
Reference: 489555A
Contact Name: Louise Mann
Contact Email: louisem@peoplefusion.com.au
Job Published: May 03, 2022 16:15

Job Description

  • Supportive leaders and opportunity to develop

  • Join a team making a real difference

  • Excellent benefits and flexible work options

About the company
Disability Advocacy NSW is part of Advocacy Law Alliance Inc. and provides high quality social and legal advocacy and support to people in need across NSW, with a commitment to servicing regional and remote communities. Their focus is to empower clients to navigate the legal and social systems and achieve fair outcomes in pursuit of their goals.

The strength of the organisation lies in combining the expertise of different professionals (lawyers, social workers disability workers) to achieve the best outcomes for disadvantaged clients. The team are supportive, inclusive, and client-focused in everything that they do.

About the role
The disability advocacy role sees you support individuals where you will advocate on clients’ behalf or provide support to clients to advocate for themselves. You will also be required to link clients to services to ensure optimal outcomes across a range of matters.

With a focus on best practice, you will support clients to manage matters relating to Disability Royal Commission support, NDIS appeals as well as general advocacy support relating to legal, education, pensions, health, and discrimination matters.

There are full-time roles based in Bathurst and the Blue Mountains with the option for flexible work from home arrangements. Reporting to the Regional Manager, you will manage the following responsibilities:

  • Engage with people with disabilities and provide information, support, and recommendations for access to appropriate services

  • Provide ongoing support to clients in line with ALA’s values of honesty, integrity, respect, and courtesy

  • Research, understand and interpret complex information and apply best practice recommendations

  • Develop and review advocacy plans in line with clients desired goals

  • Support clients to participate in formal dispute resolution processes

  • Work collaboratively with the broader ALA team and work to identify opportunities for continuous improvement

  • Maintain appropriate records and case files in line with policies and procedures

  • Provide backup intake and assessment support to the team in your region

About you
We are looking for individuals who are driven by integrity and accountability. Ideally you will have:

  • Proven experience in a similar role

  • Demonstrated advocacy experience, working with people from disadvantaged or vulnerable groups

  • Success in providing optimal outcomes for clients

  • Knowledge and understanding of key disability issues including NDIS and Disability Royal Commission

  • Excellent communication and influencing skills including strong assessment and judgement skills

  • Tertiary qualifications in legal studies, social work social science, psychology, community services, or similar

A generous salary is on offer, along with additional benefits including additional paid leave over the Christmas period, flexible work opportunities and salary sacrificing options.

How to apply
If you are interested in this opportunity, please click "apply for this job" to submit your covering letter and CV.

Please refer to the attached Success Profile Pack for more information, including a full position description. Alternatively, please contact Louise Mann on louisem@peoplefusion.com.au or 4927 2024 for a confidential discussion.

At peoplefusion we don’t just accept diversity and inclusion — we celebrate it! We strive to create an environment of equal opportunity regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, religion or physical ability, and welcome applications from people from all backgrounds. If you require any assistance with your application, please don’t hesitate to contact us.