Name of Employer
The LMC Group
Title of Role
Disability Consultant
Location
Flexible- but mostly based in South East Melbourne
About the Role
From October 2022, we are looking to welcome a new full time member to our dynamic team of Disability Consultants at the LMC Group.
This is a wonderful opportunity for you to embark on a meaningful career, and deepen your commitment to helping people with disability have a good life. The role is extremely active, engaging and deeply satisfying, supporting individuals with a disability and their networks to flourish and grow along their journey. You will be part of a supportive and fun loving team, balanced with a role that requires self-motivation, creativity and autonomy.
As a Consultant, your core role will include:-
- Facilitating mentoring sessions with each individual on a weekly basis
- Planning and coordinating new valued roles for each mentee in community
- Consulting with key stakeholders including family, supporters, friends and community
- Working within South Eastern suburbs and remotely (telehealth -as required)
We offer:
- Generous remuneration (above industry award wage)
- Dynamic role with flexible working hours and locations
- Commitment to ongoing professional development and learning
- Regular supervision and team gatherings
- An opportunity to genuinely make a long-lasting impact in someone’s life
You must have:
- Ability to be self-motivated and work autonomously
- Strong verbal communication skills
- Ability to work with a variety of stakeholders from various background
- A deep commitment to and belief in all people with disability having a genuinely good life in community
- Good written communication skills and experience in planning and report writing
- Experience using Microsoft office packages
- Understanding of community and community development
- Experience in working with vulnerable people, particularly those living with a disability
- An understanding of, or willingness to learn about Social Role Valorisation, The National Disability Insurance Scheme, Customised Employment, Microbusinesses and Indiviudalised Living Arrangements
- ABN, insurance and satisfactory safety screening checks
Qualifications/Skills Required
It would be desirable for you to have:
- Relevant tertiary qualifications (Social Work, Disability Studies, Counselling, Allied Health)
At least 3 years of relevant industry experience
Working Hours
Full time
How to apply
Send resume and cover letter to [email protected]
If you need assistance applying for a role, please contact the Jewish Care Employment Centre at 8517 5999 and ask to speak to a consultant.
