Grade 3 Social Work Ndis Navigator

Permanent Full Time - 80 hours with ADO
- Grade 3 Classification (SC31-34)($102k - $116k)
- Opportunity to work in a supportive organisation with opportunities for personal growth, education and training, and career progression

**Alfred Health**

Alfred Health is a leader in health care 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.
- **Senior Social worker - NDIS Navigator**:

- ** Permanent ongoing Full Time - 80 hours with ADO**:

- ** Grade 3 Classification (SC31-34)($102k - $116k)**:

- ** Located at Alfred Health**:

- ** Opportunity to work in a supportive organisation with opportunities for personal growth, education and training, and career progression**

**About the Department and Team**

Alfred Health - Social work Services operates across The Alfred, Caulfield and Sandringham Hospitals, with clinical services aligned to Alfred Health strategic goals and operational performance targets.
- The benefits of working within the Social work department at Alfred Health include:

- The opportunity to work in a supportive team with diverse clinical expertise and knowledge.
- Access to regularly scheduled PD opportunities and cross-campus education, supported by a strong clinical supervision framework.
- A commitment to developing staff clinical, non-clinical and leadership skills with a focus on promoting personal development and career progression and providing opportunity to participate in Research and Quality Improvement initiatives.
- A focus on work-life balance and employee wellbeing with access to formal employee support programs.

**About the role**

An exciting opportunity exists to join The Alfred Health Social work team in a permanent capacity. The Social work NDIS Navigator will support the Social work and inter-professional team in navigating the processes of the National Disability Insurance Scheme with particular emphasis on discharge planning. The successful applicant will provide expert guidance, clinical leadership and advice to Social workers to support NDIS registration, planning and implementation to support patient access and flow throughout Alfred Health. In addition, this role will have an important role to play in building capacity of existing teams to improve the health outcomes of people with complex disabilities through consultation and education. The successful SW will work closely with the Social work leadership team, the OT NDIS Hospital Lead, as well as other health services leaders across Alfred Health to strengthen organisational capacity and build relationships with internal and external stakeholders. They will be required to display autonomy of practice, whilst also being responsible for service development, supporting education and providing specialist consultation to ensure best practice for patients with complex disabilities requiring support from the NDIS. As a Grade 3 clinician, they will actively collaborate with the Social work Manager to lead initiatives that align with NDIS policy and practice, and represent Alfred Health in relevant forums as delegated. They will also provide teaching and bedside coaching to staff on the clinical wards to support with progressing plans for patients.

It is a condition of employment that individuals may be required to work across all Alfred Health sites and services, including weekend and Public Holiday shifts as rostered.

**Skills, Qualifications & Experience Required**
- Postgraduate qualification (Masters level) is desirable
- Full Registration held with Occupational Therapy Board of Australia (AHPRA).
- AASW Membership
- Current Victorian Driver’s License (unrestricted).
- Current Working with Children’s Check
- Minimum seven years’ clinical experience in Social work in health related setting or Disability setting
- Demonstrated clinical expertise and knowledge of NDIS policy and processes, relevant evidence-based practice and community pathways.
- Well-developed leadership skills, including the ability to provide consultation and support building capacity of occupational therapy staff with discharge planning of patients with complex disability.
- Demonstrated understanding and commitment to the principles of continuous quality improvement.
- High level of communication and interpersonal skills to promote teamwork, and a proven ability to relate effectively to people at all levels of the organisation.
- Sound skills in organisation, planning and priority setting.

**Benefits**
- Salary Packaging & Novated Leasing through Maxxia.
- Flexible Heath Insurance coverage through HCF Health Insurance
- On-site car & bike parking opportunities, Deducted Pre-Tax
- Fantastic onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred through ProSport Health and Fitness.
- Child Care Services at The Alfred managed by KU Children’s Services

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