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Be part of Change! An exciting opportunity exists to improve the lives of older people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) and non-English speaking (NES) backgrounds. We are looking for an experienced advocate to work with older people, their family and carers from CALD and NES background who live in Western Sydney region. The position is part time or full time (15 to 38 Hours) per week, based at MDAA’s Granville office. The position is available until December 2022 with salary is based on SCHADS Award Level 4 and depending on experience. This role is to connect and link older people of CALD backgrounds, their families and their carers, to the aged care system. Many older people of CALD backgrounds have additional barriers to accessing the aged care system and My Aged Care, including language and cultural differences. This role has been developed to address these challenges faced by older people of CALD backgrounds who are unaware of or have been unable to access the aged care system or are facing difficulties in accessing culturally appropriate care and support. You will also benefit from ongoing support, training and flexible working conditions; and salary sacrifice after qualifying period. The ability to speak the following languages: Indonesian, Spanish, Tagalog or Hindi would be desirable Knowledge

  • Diploma in Community Services, Degree/ Grad Certificate in Social work and Cert IV in Community Development, or similar experience in aged care or disability sectors
  • Extensive knowledge and experience in working with CALD communities and people living with disability
  • Demonstrated experience in advocating for people’s rights
  • Demonstrated experience in community development and networking
  • Good understanding of the Aged Care system
  • Awareness of intersectionality and ability to apply intersectional analysis
  • Demonstrated cultural and disability awareness
  • Knowledge of other systems that interact with aged care and community services including primary health, allied health, NDIS, hospital system etc. Skills:
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to simplify complex information
  • Person oriented approach including ability to build rapport, trust and listen well
  • Problem-solving and negotiation skills
  • Strengths-based approach and demonstrated advocacy skills
  • Demonstrated ability to manage, facilitate, promote and evaluate programs and events including meetings, training and community programs
  • Ability to exercise sound judgment and make independent decisions
  • Strong organisational skills with an ability to manage workload
  • Ability to identify and address systemic issues
  • Computer literate

Attributes

  • Understanding of and commitment to social justice principles for people with disability
  • Understanding of and commitment to cultural diversity and the rights of people from non-English speaking backgrounds
  • Well-developed interpersonal skills including the ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures, and to work as part of a multidisciplinary team to develop collaborative relationships and networks between agencies
  • Have patience, empathy, social justice -orientation, flexible approach and culturally awareness
  • In addition, the Specialist Aged Care Connector must hold a valid Working with Vulnerable People’s Check, Working with Children’s Check or equivalent depending on state regulations (to be supplied before commencing role) and have no serious offences that may affect working with vulnerable people.

Details

Applications CloseSeptember 20, 2021
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Job CategoryCommunity Development
Job FieldAdvocacy, Information & Campaigns
Employment BasisFull Time, Part Time
LocationSouth West Sydney

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Qualifications

  • Diploma in Community Services, Degree/ Grad Certificate in Social work and Cert IV in Community Development, or similar experience in aged care or disability sectors
  • Tertiary Qualifications in Counselling, Social Work, or similar experience in aged care or disability sectors

Essential Criteria

  • Extensive knowledge and experience in working with CALD communities and people living with disability
  • Demonstrated experience in advocating for people’s rights
  • Demonstrated experience in community development and networking
  • Good understanding of the Aged Care system
  • Awareness of intersectionality and ability to apply intersectional analysis
  • Demonstrated cultural and disability awareness
  • Knowledge of other systems that interact with aged care and community services including primary health, allied health, NDIS, hospital system etc.

Desirable Criteria

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to simplify complex information
  • Person oriented approach including ability to build rapport, trust and listen well
  • Problem-solving and negotiation skills
  • Strengths-based approach and demonstrated advocacy skills
  • Demonstrated ability to manage, facilitate, promote and evaluate programs and events including meetings, training and community programs
  • Ability to exercise sound judgment and make independent decisions
  • Strong organisational skills with an ability to manage workload
  • Ability to identify and address systemic issues
  • Computer literate

How to Apply

If you like to be part of this remarkable team and contribute to change in older people’s lives, please send your application addressing the above selection criteria. Send your application to: Confidential PO Box 884, Granville NSW 2142 or e-mail to: jobs@mdaa.org.au Applications close: COB Monday, 4 October 2021     For more information call MDAA, further enquiries to Jozmaye Benn on 1800 629 072. MDAA is an equal opportunity employer, and we apply an affirmative action policy for people from NES/CALD background with disability.

Multicultural Disability Advocacy Association of NSW

The Multicultural Disability Advocacy Association (MDAA) is the leading NSW advocacy agency for people from non-English speaking (NES) and culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds with disability and their families. As a peak body working for social justice, our vision is to create a community where everyone, regardless of background or disability, feels welcome, included, and supported.

Website http://www.mdaa.org.au
ContactJozmaye Benn
Phone number 02 9891 6400
Email address jobs@mdaa.org.au