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•Immerse yourself in an inclusive, diverse and supportive culture
•Lead the implementation of a new and exciting service that will lead to better outcomes for people with a disability
•Full or part time fixed term position until October 2022
•Access to salary packaging, accrued days off (full time only) and annual leave loading
•Flexible work arrangements available
•Frankston, Mornington Peninsula & surrounding locations
Who We Are and What We Stand For
Peninsula Health is the major metropolitan health service caring for a community of 300,000 people. Our Vision is to provide exceptional health and community care. To realise this vision we need people who strive for a sense of achievement, take an interest in their individual growth, enjoy innovation and looking for ways to improve and have a passion for communicating and connecting with others.
In representing Peninsula Health, we expect all employees and volunteers to reflect our values: Be the Best, Be a Role Model, Be Open and Honest, Be Compassionate and Respectful and Be Collaborative. We are One Peninsula Health.
What You Will Be Doing
Peninsula Health has a fixed term full or part time position for a Disability Liaison Officer (DLO) Clinical Lead who will support people with disability to co-ordinate and access health care services (including COVID-19 testing and vaccination facilities). This position works within a DLO team and reports operationally to the Disability Liaison and Assessment Team Leader based within Peninsula Health.
The primary function of the Clinical DLO is to:
• To provide clinical expertise to people with a disability within our local community
help people with disability, their families and carers access testing for COVID-19 and vaccination.
•support people with disability, their families and carers to connect with other health supports
•undertake outreach where there is evidence that people with disability are not accessing testing services or other hospitals services because of fear of exposure and infection, or uncertainty about how the service will operate
•undertake targeted outreach for people with disability who may be less likely to use health services
• Supervise and support DLO clinicians with lower classifications
This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to build key relationships in the region and make vital decisions for a vulnerable population in critical need of support. Flexibility, resourcefulness, and versatility are essential qualities for the success of this role.
What You Need
We anticipate you will have:
• A relevant graduate qualification in Allied Health or Nursing
• Strong understanding of how disability can impact a person’s life in the community.
• Ability to anticipate key risks affecting the person living with a disability and respond
accordingly.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the range of general and specialist service options available to people with a disability including but not limited to: physical, emotional and mental health, accommodation, legal matters, employment and education.
• Understanding of the National Disability Insurance Scheme
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with key stakeholders within and external to an organisation.
• Demonstrated competence in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams and the internet
• Victorian Driver’s license
What Next
If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact us - the People, Experience & Performance Team on (03) 9784 2700.
Additional Requirements
Peninsula Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We encourage applications from individuals from all cultural backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We also provide a safe and supportive workplace for people with disabilities.
To find out more about our recruitment processes, compliance obligations and to prepare your application to join our team please visit:
https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/working-preparing-employment/
The successful applicant will need to obtain an NDIS Worker Screening Check (this will be at your own cost)
Join Peninsula Health and help us to deliver safe, personal, effective & connected care to every person, every time.
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