Organisation : Amaze
Location : Melbourne (Richmond 3121)
Work type : Part-time
Sector : Community Support Services
Salary type : Annual Package
Application closing date : 6 Sep, 2020
About the organisation
For 50 years, Amaze has provided information and resources to autistic people and their families, the broader autism sector (service providers, researchers, autism organisations) and the wider community.
Today Amaze supports more than 6,000 Victorians every year and also advocates to government to influence positive change and builds the skills of the community to create a better world for autistic people and their families.
Amaze is committed to improving employment opportunities for autistic people. We do this both through advocating to the broader community and employing autistic people at Amaze. We endeavour to provide support and adjustments through the recruitment process and throughout employment to the specific needs of autistic candidates and employees. Autistic people with the skills and experience outlined in the position description are encouraged to apply.
About the role
Autism Information Advisor
- Peak body for autistic people and their families in Victoria
- Provide independent information, advice, support and referrals to the Victorian autism community
- Part Time position (0.6 to 0.8 negotiable)
- Currently working remotely from your home under Covid Restrictions with Amaze equipment provided, office location in Richmond
The Program:
The Autism Information Advisor Service is responsible for the delivery of a number of Government funded programs providing independent and evidence based information, referrals and support to autistic people, their families, carers and wider community in Victoria.
The service is also funded to provide an enhanced service as part of a national rollout- providing information and support across multiple channels including phone, email, webchat, SMS. The national Information and support service will be called Autism Connect.
The Role:
This positon is responsible for providing independent and evidence based information, referrals and support to autistic people, their families, carers and wider community in Victoria across a number of channels including telephone, email, webchat and SMS. It will also contribute to the development of high-quality, evidence-based autism resources that respond to the needs of the autism community.
To be successful in this role you will need:
- Tertiary qualifications are desirable, however relevant experience will also be recognised
- Knowledge of autism, including personal experience is highly regarded
- Comprehensive understanding of the disability sector and awareness of available services in Victoria is desirable
- Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to listen, ask insightful questions, empathise and respond with appropriate advice and referrals
- Ability to provide solution focused information and referrals to a wide range of stakeholders
- Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritise high transactional workload
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Ability to work within a task rostered environment, maintain self motovation without direct supervision and work within a team
- Experience in working with autistic people with complex needs, in the NDIS or mental health services is desirable.
How to apply
Applications not allowed for this job listing.
Please quote in application: Autism Advisor via Pro Bono Australia.
Sector: #Community_Support_Services
