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Autism Spectrum Community Liaison Officer

Job No: AUTISMSA73

Location: adelaide

Employment Status: Part Time Fixed Term (0.6FTE)

No. of Vacancies: 1

Closing Date: 18 Apr 2017 AEST

Autism SA is a leading provider of services to individuals and families living with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) in Australia and is seeking to employ an Autism Spectrum Community Liaison Officer within the Community Liaison Team.

We are seeking a dynamic person with strong customer service skills and sound knowledge of ASD to present a welcoming and professional entry point for enquiries into our organisation.

This position is required to provide a comprehensive community information and resource development program.

Specifically, the role is responsible and accountable for:

Providing clear, consistent and expert information to individuals with ASD and their families/carers to assist in identifying available services and resources
Identifying and supporting pre-diagnostic pathways
Developing regional specific information and strategies to connect to communities, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (ATSI) and Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) communities, to raise ASD awareness.

Essential:

Providing advice, information and referring clients/carers of children with disabilities to service options
Proven ability and experience in providing positive customer service to clients and families via communication pathways

Desirable:

Experience working in a multi-disciplinary team
Working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and/or Culturally and Linguistically Diverse communities

This role is three days per week working a fixed roster on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. The successful applicant may be required to provide relief support to the team by negotiation in addition to their minimum hours.

This is a fixed term contract until 30 June 2018 with the possibility of extension.

The position will be based in Netley with core working hours of 9am – 5pm.

To apply for the role, please visit our website here. For a copy of the Position Description, please email hradmin@autismsa.org.au.

Applications must include a response to the shortlisting questions, a resume and the contact details of 3 referees.

Significant staff benefits are available under Autism SA’s current Enterprise Agreement including salary packaging.

Appointment is subject to a satisfactory pre-employment screening and background checks.

Applications close: Tuesday 18th April 2017 at 9am

Interviews anticipated: Week commencing 24th April 2017

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All Autism SA employees are required to hold a DCSI Child-related Employment Screening clearance for working with children as a condition of employment A) Do you have a current DCSI Child-related Employment Screening clearance? *

B) If yes, please provide date of screening (screenings are valid for three years) *

All Autism SA employees are required annually to provide a satisfactory National Criminal History Check. Do you have a National Criminal History Check that is less than 3 months old? If you don't have current criminal history assessment documents, Autism SA is able to assist you in applying for them if you are invited to participate in our pre-employment screening stage.*

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A) Do you have a disability or condition that may affect your ability to perform the requirements of the position (as specified in the job description attached to this application)? If applicable, please provide details so that we can comply with our obligations to identify any supports that you may need.*

B) Do you agree to undergo a medical examination to assess your suitability to be able to carry out the requirements of this position?*

Please tell us about your experience working with people with Autism Spectrum Disorders*

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Please tell us about your experience in providing advice, information and referring clients/carers of children with disabilities to service options*

Please summarise your experience in providing positive customer service to clients and families via multiple communication pathways (eg telephone, internet, face to face)*

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Equity and Diversity Information (THIS QUESTION IS NOT MANDATORY) We ask for this information so we can monitor whether our recruitment practices are fair for applicants from a range of backgrounds. This data is not used to determine your suitability for employment. We appreciate your cooperation in providing it but you may choose to leave it blank if you prefer. A) Do you identify as an Indigenous Australian or Torres Strait Islander?

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Autism Spectrum Community Liaison Officer

Job No: AUTISMSA73 Location: adelaide Employment Status: Part Time Fixed Term (0.6FTE) No. of Vacancies: 1 Closing Date: 18 Apr 2017 AEST

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Job No: AUTISMSA73

Location: adelaide

Employment Status: Part Time Fixed Term (0.6FTE)

No. of Vacancies: 1

Closing Date: 18 Apr 2017 AEST