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Engagement Officer
Wesley Mission Queensland (WMQ) is a large and dynamic organisation with more than 65 locations throughout South East Queensland supporting 100,000 Queenslanders every year. As a not-for-profit organisation with over 100 years’ experience in delivering aged care, Wesley Mission Queensland has a history steeped in hope, respect, compassion, empowerment, innovation, justice and integrity. To learn more about our organisation, please see www.wmq.org.au & https://www.youtube.com/user/wmbmedia.
The Home Support NDIS Service sits within the Community Care and Inclusion Directorate of Wesley Mission Queensland. This is a new service being established in the Directorate with the initial concentration on transferring clients, who are eligible for services under NDIS, from other community based support services into the Home Support NDIS service. Home Support NDIS will also attract and transition participants from external referral sources. Home Support NDIS will be responsible for delivering support to NDIS participants living outside of residential care, with a particular focus on those with high and complex care needs.
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Align one’s workplace behaviour in accordance with the WMQ Model of Care, the Wesley Charter and Wesley Mission Queensland’s Vision, Mission and Values.
- Promote Wesley Mission Queensland’s services and facilities to prospective clients, community agencies and the wider community.
- Determine prospective client’s eligibility to receive supports from the Home Support NDIS service and prioritise referrals.
- Conduct assessments to verify the individuals support needs and to confirm the services being requested. This includes assessments for those with high and complex care needs.
- Sensitively gather information from individuals, their families and networks to ensure that all disability and medical requirements are considered and risks identified.
- Plan and establish holistic supports in collaboration with the individual and their networks to ensure supports are appropriate and assist the individual to pursue the goals identified in their NDIA plan.
- Prepare quotes and service agreements.
- Assist people with a disability to access the NDIS (navigation of the application process, completing of documentation, gathering diagnostic and functional evidence and identification of goals).
- Maintain accurate electronic records that comply with data collection standards.
- Undertake other duties consistent with the position where required and/or requested by management.
Applications must address the 'Qualifications, Knowledge and Requirement' for this role (contained within the attached position description) and are to be submitted online at www.wmq.org.au by 5pm of the closing date.
For more information, please contact Samantha Hart - Manager Home Support NDIS - 0428 920 479
Why you want to work with Wesley Mission Queensland
Working alongside people who love what they do
Salary Packaging
Product Discounts
Travel Discounts
Access to discounted holiday units
Employee Assistance Program
Wesley Mission Queensland's Vision is a compassionate, just and inclusive society for all. We are committed to EEO, OH&S, Ethical Practices and the principles of Cultural Diversity. We are a preferred employer for older workers. Successful applicants are expected to abide by the WMQ Code of Conduct. Relevant criminal record checks will be undertaken on recommended applicant. To view our Privacy Policy, please click here. Salary Packaging is available to permanent Staff to enhance remuneration.
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