The overarching function of the Aboriginal Disability Liaison Officer is to ensure that the support is organised, sequenced and supported to enable effective access to appropriate services both internal and external to OAMS, while waiting on an outcome from the NDIS.
The role is to advocate for a potential participant's wellbeing and help people of all life stages cope with and solve everyday problems.
Ensuring correct and appropriate evidence is gathered and collated to meet the access requirements.Role & Responsibilities:Supports potential participants through the first steps of applying for NDIS funding, navigating the system and ensuring open communication and constant advocating through the whole process.Discussing Eligibility (are you able to access the NDIS?
).Signing ALL relevant papers to act on behalf/ and alongside of participant including consent forms.Gathering Supporting Documents.Collaborating with Health Services.Completing Application forms.Providing support to enable access to and attending doctor, specialist, and allied health appointments with the participant.Contacting NDIA (National Disability Insurance Agency).Securing an appropriate NDIS plan that meets the Participants goals and needs.Administers requested referrals to other organisations and services with/for clients.Ensure clients/families are able to navigate OAMS services and administration.Assists clients, where necessary, to understand the services that they can access.Follow up client to see if services are in place and that they are seeing health services.Attends staff meetings and other meetings as requested.Undertakes appropriate Staff Development.Other duties at the request of the NDIS Manager and/or Lead.Benefits & Culture:Full-time employees receive an Additional Day Off (ADO) each 4 weeks once 120 hours worked.Full Salary Packaging services are provided – which means you save more tax.Discounted Fitness Passport.Professional Development through access to experienced and quality leadership.Access to Corporate Wellbeing program and support through our Employee Assistance Program.We continue to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience and backgrounds.
This includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups.Orange Aboriginal Medical Service (OAMS) is making a difference to the health of Aboriginal families and the wider community of Central Western NSW.
Commencing in 2005 with only a handful of staff members, OAMS has now expanded across 5 locations, providing a wide range of services to the whole community.
For further information visit oams.net.au.Mandatory Position Requirements:Possession of a current 'C' Class Open Driver Licence valid in NSW.Current NSW Working With Children Check.Current Criminal History Check.Confirmation of Aboriginality.How to Apply:Your application must include a cover letter and an up-to-date resume that details your capabilities and experience in relation to the above role.Closing Date: Sunday, 26 January 2025 11.59pm.To keep up with Orange Aboriginal Medical Service, follow us on Facebook: orangeaboriginalmedicalservice.
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