Younger Onset Dementia Key Worker - Hawthorn, Vic
We are currently seeking a full time Younger Onset Dementia Key Worker to join our team in Hawthorn on a fixed term contract until June 2019.
Summary about this job
Aged & Disability Support
Company: Dementia Australia
Location: Melbourne
Work type: Full Time
Salary: $70,000 - $79,999
Phone: +61-2-9878-9550
Fax: +61-3-2504-7795
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Detail information about job Younger Onset Dementia Key Worker - Hawthorn, Vic. Terms and conditions vacancy
- Progressive Peak body for Dementia
- Full time fixed term role until 30 June 2019
- $78K + Super + salary packaging
Dementia Australia is the new voice of Alzheimer’s Australia, and the peak body representing the interests of people with dementia, their families and carers.
We are currently seeking a Younger Onset Dementia Key Worker to join our team in Hawthorn. You will be responsible for the provision of information, advice and support services to people living with dementia (aged under 65 years) and their families to help improve their quality of life. The Younger Onset Dementia Key Worker role plays an active role in transitioning clients to the NDIS with preplanning, planning and providing coordination of supports as listed in individual packages.
Key Selection Criteria:
- Relevant qualifications and/or demonstrated experience in the delivery of a community, health or disability based service.
- Demonstrated experience/understanding of the complexities experienced by people living with dementia and their carers and families.
- Experience with or an understanding of NDIS processes and systems.
- High level client engagement skills and the ability to support clients to achieve positive change and outcomes.
- Demonstrated high level of verbal, written and interpersonal communication.
- Ability to deliver and coordinate high quality services that comply with standards, regulatory requirements and policies.
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team, and within established frameworks and time lines.
This is truly an exceptional opportunity for the right individual to further develop their career and make their mark in a progressive peak body. If you thrive on activity and are looking for the next challenge, we would like to hear from you.
The position description can be found on our website here https://www.dementia.org.au/careers
To apply, please email a resume accompanied by a cover letter outlining your response to the key selection criteria attention [email protected]
Applications Close Wednesday 18 July 2018