Aboriginal Disability Liaison Officer
Orange Aboriginal Medical Service
Orange, Blue Mountains & Central West NSW
Aged & Disability Support (Community Services & Development)
Full time
The overarching function of the Aboriginal Disability Liaison Officer is to ensure that the support is organised, sequenced and supported to enable effective access to appropriate services both internal and external to OAMS, while waiting on an outcome from the NDIS. The role is to advocate for a potential participant’s wellbeing and help people of all life stages cope with and solve everyday problems. Ensuring correct and appropriate evidence is gathered and collated to meet the access requirements
Role & Responsibilities:
Supports potential participants through the first steps of applying for NDIS funding, navigating the system and ensuring open communication and constant advocating through the whole process.
Discussing Eligibility (are you able to access the NDIS?)
Signing ALL relevant papers to act on behalf/ and alongside of participant including consent forms
Gathering Supporting Documents
Collaborating with Health Services
Completing Application forms
Providing support to enable access to and attending dr, specialist, allied health appointments with the participant
Contacting NDIA (National Disability Insurance Agency)
Securing an appropriate NDIS plan that meets the Participants goals and needs
Administers requested referrals to other organisations and services with /for clients
Ensure clients / families are able to navigate OAMS services and administration
Assists clients, where necessary, to understand the services that they can access
Follow up client to see if services are in place and that they are seeing health services
Attends staff meetings and other meetings as requested
Undertakes appropriate Staff Development
Other duties at the request of the NDIS Manager and/or Lead
Benefits & Culture:
Full-time employees receive an Additional Day Off (ADO) each 4 weeks once 120 hours worked.
Full Salary Packaging services are provided – which means you save more tax.
Discounted Fitness Passport
Professional Development through access to experienced and quality leadership.
Access to Corporate Wellbeing program and support through our Employee Assistance Program.
We continue to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience and backgrounds. This includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups.
Orange Aboriginal Medical Service (OAMS) is making a difference to the health of Aboriginal families and the wider community of Central Western NSW. Commencing in 2005 with only a handful of staff members, OAMS has now expanded across 5 locations, providing a wide range of services to the whole community. For further information https://oams.net.au/
Mandatory Position Requirements:
Possession of a current 'C' Class Open Driver Licence valid in NSW
Current NSW Working With Children Check
Current Criminal History Check
Confirmation of Aboriginality
How to Apply
Your application must include a cover letter and an up-to-date resume that details your capabilities and experience in relation to the above role.
Closing Date: Sunday, 26th January 2025 11.59pm
Contact:
Steven Marsh - NDIS Manager stevenm@oams.net.au
Chloe Navin - People & Workforce Lead chloen@oams.net.au
Mandatory Position Requirements:
Possession of a current 'C' Class Open Driver Licence valid in NSW
Current NSW Working With Children Check
Current Criminal History Check
Confirmation of Aboriginality
Key Selection Criteria:
Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander (NB: applicants race is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised by Section 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977, NSW)
Demonstrated experience in working with people who have a disability
Sound communication skills both verbal and written
Demonstrated experience working unsupervised and as part of a team
Demonstrated experience working within the NDIS or similar field
Demonstrated experience in reporting
Demonstrated effective organisational interpersonal skills
Understanding of privacy & confidentiality principles
High standard of records management (data entry, data cleansing, archiving, reporting) to meet regulatory, standards and/or reporting requirements and timeframes
