Assistant Disability Liaison Officer
Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of PermanencyDetails: Children Youth and Families Division (CYF) within the Community Services Directorate (CSD) is seeking applications from suitable candidates for the position of Assistant Disability Liaison Officer.
The role will support the Disability Liaison Officer and CYF to improve experiences and access to services for young people with a disability involved with Children, Youth and Families. The role works closely with CYF staff and relevant agencies to improve collaboration and the sharing of information. This will be achieved through projects, provision of information, policy, procedure, decision making and relevant legislation.
The role will also support the development of a cross-system community of practice that will identify and address systemic barriers that impact access to justice for people with disability. The community of practice will support a cultural shift in justice agencies to identify and meet the needs of people with disability through coordination of training, resource adaption and engaging with service users.
Eligibility/Other Requirements: Relevant tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Psychology, Social Welfare, Social Science, Education or an allied health position (speech therapist, occupational therapist) are desirable but not essential.At least 2 (two) years of practical experience working with children, young people and their carers and families within a disability service is highly desirable.Prior to commencement, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.The successful candidate will work in accordance with and uphold the ACT Public Service Values and Signature Behaviours, ACT Government's Respect, Equity and Diversity Framework and the Directorate's Work Health and Safety System.As the successful candidate is likely to work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families and young people, cultural awareness, and capacity to work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is highly desirable for this position.Notes: This is a temporary position available for a period of 12 months with the possibility of permanency. A merit pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only.
How to Apply: Applicants should submit a statement of no more than two pages demonstrating how their experience, skills and knowledge will enable them to undertake the role in relation to the What You Require capabilities listed on the Position Description. Please also submit a current curriculum vitae and the contact details of two referees with a thorough knowledge of your work performance. Please ensure that one of the referees is your current or immediate past supervisor.
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