Organisation : MND Association of Victoria
Location : Melbourne (Canterbury)
Work type : Contract/Temporary
Sector : Aged Care & Seniors, Disabilities, Health – General
Salary type : Annual Package
Salary : 107,000 to 112,000
Application closing date : 15 Jul, 2024
About the organisation
MND Victoria is dedicated to providing the best possible support for people living with motor neurone disease (MND). ‘People living with MND’ includes people who have been diagnosed, families, carers, former carers, friends, workmates, service providers and any other person whose life is, or has been, affected by MND.
MND Victoria was formed in 1981 by a group of volunteers with the strong involvement of people with MND, their families, health professionals and other concerned people to address the absence of a coordinated response to MND. It is a state-wide, not-for-profit organisation, predominately self- funded, situated in Canterbury in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne.
Services to people living with MND or some other unrepresented neurological diseases that cause disability, are delivered at no cost to the client. They are coordinated and provided through MND Victoria Support Services. Volunteers are a vital part of MND Victoria and work across most program areas.
Our Vision: The best care until the world is free of MND.
Our Mission: To provide and promote the best possible care and support to people living with MND.
Our motto: Until there’s a cure, there’s care.
About the role
We are seeking an experienced health professional, to join our fabulous team of 23 MND Advisor and Support Coordinators who support people diagnosed with MND across Victoria and Tasmania. This role will primarily support clients residing within inner southern metropolitan Melbourne. The role is a 2 year contract.
In this role you work with those impacted by Motor Neurone Disease to:
- provide advice and support to help provide an understanding of the disease and its impact
- Undertake holistic and timely assessment
- Identify, refer and negotiate services to address current and future need.
- provide support coordination for NDIS participants
The successful applicant will have:
- experience in working with people living with a progressive degenerative neurological disease
- excellent knowledge of support and care planning, assessment and referral in the disability and/or aged care sectors
- a “can do approach” with a demonstrated client focused approach to all work activities
- A relevant tertiary qualification in a health/welfare related discipline, eg an occupational therapist, social worker, physiotherapist, speech therapist, nurse or psychologist
This role offers diversity and variety working across NDIS for those clients under 65, and My Aged Care for those over 65.
We require the successful applicant to have experience working with people living with a progressive degenerative neurological disease, however, are able to offer extensive training about Motor Neurone Disease itself.
How to apply
Applications not allowed for this job listing.
Please quote in application: MND Advisor and Support Coordinator via Pro Bono Australia.
Sector: #Aged_Care_and_Seniors, #Disabilities, #Health_–_General
