NDIS Autism Information Advisor

NDIS Autism Information Advisor

Enthusiastic and Professional Team
Challenging and Rewarding role
Not for Profit in Carlton Victoria
Initial Term until June 2018
0.8 FTE (Flexible hours/days)

Amaze is recruiting for an NDIS Autism Information Advisor. The Autism Information Advisor Team process applications to give children with Autism access to the Helping Children with Autism (HCWA) package as well as staff the Amaze Information Support Line.

The Role
The NDIS Autism Information Advisor assists people on the autism spectrum, their families and supporters to access information, resources and provide referrals in relation to autism.

The NDIS Autism Information Advisor is a member of the Autism Information Team that has responsibility for the creation and maintenance of information resources at Amaze.

The role is also responsible for assisting Victorian families to access general information and referrals through the Autism Information Support Line via telephone and email, creating records, sending confirmed HCWA application packs to through the final consultations regarding the HCWA funding and available services in the community.

Key Responsibilities
• Respond to incoming requests from people on the spectrum, families/carers and professionals via the Amaze Autism Information telephone Line, web/email, IM and post enquiries and in person
• Provide access to evidence-based information, resources, and referral options for people accessing the Information and Referral Service
• Assist in the development of high-quality, evidence-based autism resources in line with team and organisational priorities
• Facilitate the development and rollout of autism specific materials including NDIS information, general collateral (Amaze/NDIS), reference materials, training documents and correspondence
Location
The Amaze office is located in Carlton, Victoria.

Key Selection Criteria

Qualifications
• Relevant tertiary qualifications are desirable, but other experiences will be recognised

Knowledge
• Comprehensive understanding of the disability sector and awareness of available services in Victoria is desirable
• Knowledge of Autism and the National Disability Insurance Scheme is desirable

Experience
• Experience in providing solution focused information and referrals to a wide range of stakeholders
• Demonstrated experience in use of technology and databases (experience with Salesforce an advantage)
• Experience in a Not-For-Profit environment would be highly regarded

Desirable Attributes

• Well-developed, current knowledge and understanding of autism
• Operational understanding of the National Disability Insurance Scheme
• A commitment to working with people with disability and supporting them to make their own choices and help them achieve their goals
• Understanding and respect evidence-based strategies
• Ability and experience in producing various collateral for a variety of audiences

Other
• National Police Check is required
• Current Victorian driver’s license is desirable

Applications will not be considered unless you have addressed the Key Selection Criteria.
Applications close at COB Friday 26 January.

For further information please contact Grahame Lamond, Autism Information Adviser’s Supervisor (Grahame.Lamond@amaze.org.au) or 03 9657 1652