DEMO Test Role for Training Only - Ability Linkers (Wyong & Port Stephens/Dungog)

Job No: VIN265
Location: Wyong, Port Stephens/Dungog

  • Be a part of a community development program aimed at strengthening participation and inclusion of people with disability in your community.

  • Maximum term until end of June 2018, full-time positions: x2 covering the Wyong LGA; x 1 covering the Port Stephens/Dungog LGAs

  • Maximum term 12 months, full-time position: x1 covering the Port Stephens/Dungog LGAs

 

What we do

The St Vincent de Paul Society is a leading provider of community support services and has been assisting people experiencing disadvantage in NSW for more than 130 years. Our people reach out to the most vulnerable in our community through our Conferences, Special Works and Vinnies shops. The Society’s mission is to shape a more just and compassionate society by offering a ‘hands up’ approach to people in need respecting their dignity, sharing our hope and encouraging them to take control of their own destiny.

 

 

 About the Service

Ability Links NSW (ALNSW) is a key foundation in the NSW Government’s plan to reshape and improve the way people with disability, their families and carers in NSW are supported by placing them at the centre of decision-making. ALNSW is one of a number of decision-support resources available to assist people with disability. ALNSW works within local communities to assist people with disability, their families and carers to be valued and active members of their community.

ALNSW works with communities to facilitate social and economic inclusion of people with disability. This is a service of the St Vincent de Paul Society, and forms part of the NSW governments contribution to the National Disability Insurance Scheme.

 

The Role

Ability Linker will work within the local community to assist people with disability, their families and carers to be valued and active members of their community. Linkers will provide a locally based first point of contact designed to improve access to, and engagement in, local community, mainstream services and disability services, where necessary. Linkers will work with local communities to facilitate social and economic inclusion of people with disability.  You can find more information about this role in the position description.

 

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • Relevant experience or qualifications in human services or community development. You do not require experience in disability services
  • Highly developed communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills, and the ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with all people
  • Ability to apply a person-centred approach to service provision, social inclusion and community development principles
  • Demonstrated ability to work with limited supervision, manage a variety of tasks and display personal drive and integrity
  • Lived experience, or awareness of the impact of existing or acquired disability upon individuals, families, carers and the community
  • Flexibility, team work skills, and creative problem solving
  • IT competency, including the use of Microsoft Office programs
  • Willingness to work flexible hours and to travel to a range of locations in response to program needs
  • Willingness to adhere to and support the Mission, Vision and Ethos of the St Vincent de Paul Society

 

Come and join our team!

We believe our employees are key to our success and in return we offer:

  • Job satisfaction working as part of a team making a difference to people’s lives in an organisation that cares about people. 
  • Generous salary packaging benefits to employees where a portion of take-home pay is tax-free.
  • In addition to excellent learning and development programs, as a large purpose driven organisation we provide opportunities to grow your career across a range of teams and services.
  • Supportive, friendly and values driven team environment and culture.

Prior to an offer of employment, preferred candidates will be required to complete the pre-employment checks including reference checks, a Police check, Working with Children check, Health Declaration and/or a medical check, Right to work in Australia check.

If you have questions about this role, please email to <manager name> or hr@vinnies.org.au quoting job number and position title. 

 

Applications close at 11:30 pm on 31 December 2018

Please submit your application attaching your Resume including your

responses to the Essential Criteria outlined in the attached Position Description.

Information on how to apply.

 

St Vincent de Paul Society (NSW) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to engaging a diverse workforce. The Society strongly encourages applications from people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and mature aged applicants.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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