Disability Liaison Officer

5 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Alfred Health Full time

Alfred Health

Alfred Health is a leader in healthcare delivery, improvement, research, and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services.

The Disability Liaison Officer Service

The DLO Service assists people with disability to access health services within Alfred Health, including vaccinations, assessment and treatment, and in-reach services. The DLO service works to address barriers that prevent people with disability from accessing health services, including fear, uncertainty, and issues with accessibility.

The SPEAK Project

The SPEAK Project is a time-limited project, funded by a grant managed by the Department of Social Services. The aim of the SPEAK Project is to build capability in the health workforce and improve processes to meet the healthcare needs of people with disability, particularly those with intellectual disability, communication disability/communication support needs, and those who are autistic.

The Role

The Disability Liaison Officer Grade 3 delivers a clinical service to people with disability at Alfred Health. They contribute to leadership of the Disability Liaison Officer (DLO) Service and will provide clinical supervision and support to Grade 2 DLO in both the inpatient settings, outpatient settings, and the Emergency & Trauma Centre (ET&C) teams. The Grade 3 DLO will identify and manage quality improvement and service development activities and provide operational leadership to the team as directed.

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver a clinical service to people with disability at Alfred Health
  • Contribute to leadership of the Disability Liaison Officer (DLO) Service
  • Provide clinical supervision and support to Grade 2 DLO
  • Identify and manage quality improvement and service development activities
  • Provide operational leadership to the team

Requirements

  • Qualifications in nursing or an allied health discipline are desirable, but not essential
  • Strong consideration will be given to applicants who have qualifications in disability and appropriate employment experience
  • Applicants with lived experience of disability will be highly regarded, particularly those with experience or understanding of intersectional identities, including LGBTIQ+, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and CALD people with disability
  • Well-developed leadership skills, including in areas of continuous improvement, change implementation, and staff supervision
  • Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills – written and verbal
  • Knowledge and at least 5 years' experience in supporting people with disabilities in health, disability, and/or education settings

Benefits

  • Provision of workplace adjustments and supports as required
  • Salary packaging and Novated leasing
  • Discounted Health Insurance
  • Staff Carparking (subject to availability)

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