NDIS - Participant Liaison Officer

- Regions: Western Adelaide, Eastern Adelaide or York Mid North
- Be part of a community based, mobile workforce
- Not for profit salary packaging available

About Baptcare:

Baptcare is a National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Local Area Coordination (LAC) Partner delivering NDIS LAC services in South Australia. We are a leading not for profit organisation that proactively responds to human need through advocacy, a diverse range of programs and community engagement. As an organisation, we aim to provide services with an ethical approach, focusing upon client well-being and respect for people from all walks of life.
Our employees enjoy flexible working arrangements, whilst working in a collaborative and supportive team. We also provide a full induction program with ongoing training to support your development.

About the role:

As the Participant Liaison Officer, you will:
* support people with disability, carers and their families to access information, enter the Scheme and/or transition smoothly into the Scheme
* work in the communities or meet participants in their homes
* provide information on mainstream supports and link participants to access and actively participate in community activities.

This is a fixed-term position until 20 June 2021.

Key Selection Criteria:

* Communication - demonstrated communication skills and experience in collecting and collating key information and criteria.
* Problem solving - able to work within complex environments and be outcome focused.
* Continuous development - ability to accept constructive feedback from supervisors and stakeholders and apply continuous learning to keep abreast of developments in the industry.

Technical Expertise:

* comprehensive understanding of the Disability, Child, Youth and Family Services sector, including Child Protection, the requirements of the Disability Services Act 2011, and the Children, Young Persons and their Families Act 1997 and other key legislative reforms
* experience in working with children and with vulnerable people.

Other Requirements:

* current motor vehicle licence
* ability and willingness to travel
* current satisfactory national police check or willingness to obtain
* current Working With Children Check or willingness to obtain
* current First Aid Certificate of willingness to obtain (HLTAID003 Provide First Aid)
* competency in using the range of Office computer packages
* comprehensive private vehicle insurance and registration in the event private vehicles are required for work purposes.

Baptcare is committed to ensuring our employees are representative of the communities that we serve. People with disability are highly encouraged to apply for jobs with Baptcare and where possible, we will make reasonable adjustments to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.
Baptcare is a child-safe organisation and has a zero-tolerance approach to child abuse, and indeed to the abuse of any person. Applicants will be carefully screened and will need to demonstrate a commitment to the safety of children and vulnerable people.

How to apply:

Please click on the 'Apply Now' button below to apply for this position.Please visit our website to obtain a copy of the Role Statement at www.baptcare.org.au
All applications should address the Key Selection Criteria highlighted above in a cover letter.

Please forward queries to:
Catherine Viney
Email: cviney@baptcare.org.auOnly short-listed applicants will be contacted.Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.