We are looking for someone who is interested in expanding their skills in project work and leadership and contribute to; influencing best practice discharge with respect to health & the NDIS; engaging and networking with health services across Victoria.

Summer Foundation Ltd. ABN 90 117 719 516PO Box 208 Blackburn VIC 3130+61 3 9894 7006

Employment TypePart time 0.4 – 0.6 FTETerm10 months Fixed term contractLocationBox HillReports toExecutive Manager Practice

PRACTICE COORDINATOR: HEALTH & NDIS INTERFACE

MEET SOME OF OUR STAFFWatch the video at:www.summerfoundation.org.au/staff

PURPOSEThis position will maintain, strengthen and build relationships and skills within discharge planning teams across Victoria with the evolving NDIS environment. It will influence positive hospital discharge outcomes and increase the capacity of health professionals in working towards sustainable housing opportunities for people with disability and complex support needs.

WORKS WITHAll Summer Foundation teams, particularly with our Communications, Policy and Research teams in identifying individuals and families who are willing to participate in wider Summer Foundation activities.

Working within the Practice team and closely with the Practice team leader for health and aged care, in delivery of project and program goals. ABOUT THE TEAMThe practice team aims to improve the interface between healthcare, aged care and the NDIS by: Working to ensure people with

disability have the right supports in place so they can live well in the community

Prototyping practical solutions for younger people with complex support needs,

Creating opportunities for improvements in the NDIS through the development of information and resources based on practice evidence

Increasing workforce capacity across sectors working with younger people with complex

support needs who are eligible for or participants in the NDIS

Achieving better discharge outcomes for younger people with high support needs

ABOUT THE ROLEThis role will: Deliver training, mentoring and

consultancy advice to the discharge planning workforce across Victoria

Conduct training evaluation and contribute to project documentation and reporting deliverables

Contribution to the Leaving Hospital Well: Community of Practice

Assist and support the roll-out of the Collaborative Discharge Approach within an additional LHN in Victoria

Support the development of a secondary consultation framework and delivery for Health services across Victoria

Contribute to development of written information and resources for presentation and dissemination across health networks

QUALIFICATIONSAn undergraduate allied health degree such as speech pathology, neuropsychology, occupational therapy, psychology, social work or equivalent; or equivalent experience

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA Experience working directly with

people with disability who have complex and high support needs, particularly those who are in hospital, and/or at risk of entry to RAC

A working knowledge of the NDIS, its framework, structure and practice

Demonstrated capacity to engage with allied health and clinical care staff, particularly those involved in hospital discharge practice with the NDIS

Advanced problem-solving skills, including a pro-active approach to individual problems, through to systemic advocacy.

Demonstrated capacity in training and mentoring other professionals in the area of disability/health.

Evidence of ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Professional presentation and excellent communication skills.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS Willingness to travel interstate

and stay overnight where required

Current police check. Current drivers licence and own

vehicle, or equivalent capacity to travel.

REPORTS TOExecutive Manager Practice

HOW TO APPLYAll applications should include a resume and cover letter that addresses the Skills & Experience in the Position Description.Applications should be addressed to Jessica Simms, Accounts & HR Assistant,via Jessica.simms@summerfoundation.org.au.

Please submit your application no later than 2nd September 2019.