Miwatj NDIS Community Connector
Job No:
MHAC84
Location:
Nhulunbuy, Gunyangara, Yirrkala, NT
Miwatj Health Aboriginal Corporation is a regional Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service in East Arnhem Land, providing comprehensive primary health care services for over 6,000 Indigenous residents of North East Arnhem and public health services for close to 10,000 people across the region.
Our Values:
- Compassion care and respect for our clients and staff and pride in the results of our work.
- Cultural integrity and safety, while recognising cultural and individual differences.
- Driven by evidence-based practice.
- Accountability and transparency.
- Continual capacity building of our organisation and community.
We are looking for a conscientious and dedicated person to join our Miwatj NDIS Team. To be considered for this role you will need to be committed to working confidentially in a cross cultural environment in remote communities.
To be successful in this role you will be able to:
- Engage with clients in order to explain the NDIS planning and assessment process and the role of the community connector and National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA).
- Identify and establish positive and productive relationships with both clients, community agencies and organisations.
- Assist participants connecting their needs with Miwatj NDIS services and meeting personal development goals such as further education and training.
- Participate in community meetings and promote the Miwatj NDIS Program and services through presentations and other forms of communication.
- Be involved in team discussions and creating appropriate resources in local language to present to communities.
- You should be committed to participate in formal training relevant to Disability and the Miwatj NDIS Community Connector training.
You must have a current NT Driver's License and a current Ochre Card (or the ability to obtain one).
A competitive salary and a comprehensive range of benefits are provided with this position.
For further details please refer to the Job Description by clicking here.
Accommodation is not provided for this position.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged to apply.