This is an exciting opportunity for a Part-Time or Full-Time NDIS Support Coordinator to join our dedicated team at Deaf Children Australia.

About DCA

Deaf Children Australia’s (DCA’s) purpose is to remove barriers to the personal development and social exclusion faced by children and young people who are deaf or hard of hearing (dhoh). Our mission is to inspire and empower deaf and hard of hearing children and young people to reach their full potential. In achieving DCA’s vital work, our organisation, staff, and volunteers uphold the following values; Respectful, Accountable, Cooperative, and Committed to Service.

About this role

This position works closely and develops strong relationships with National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). Participants and their families/carers to assist them to understand their NDIS plan, engage with appropriate service providers and allied health professionals, facilitate the implementation of all supports, and monitor progress toward the achievement of their plan goals. This position is primarily for, but not limited to, providing Support Coordination to NDIS Participants who are deaf or hard of hearing.

Benefits in Working with DCA

A career with Deaf Children Australia will offer you rewarding experiences to make a difference to the lives of people in our community who are deaf or hard of hearing. We have a high energy and supportive culture guided by our values. Join the Support Coordination team at DCA.

About you

To be successful in this role you will need to demonstrate your ability to meet the Selection Criteria outlined below:

• Fluency in Australian Sign Language – Auslan or actively working toward fluency
• Excellent written communication and interpersonal skills, including ability to present ideas to individuals and groups, and ability to develop strong relationships with all stakeholders
• Highly developed negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Strong problem-solving skills to successfully identify issues and barriers, develop and implement solutions in collaboration with Participants
• Excellent customer service skills with commitment to ensuring a positive, professional customer experience
• Strong time management and organisational skills with ability to plan work effectively while demonstrating flexibility to meet individual needs
• Demonstrated ability to be able to work independently and as part of a team
• Proven experience in record keeping including an ability to maintain confidential information and maintain program paperwork
• Proficient computer skill level, including use of Microsoft Office programs
• Proven ability working to targets and KPI’s
• Ability to develop internal and external stakeholder relationships and promote the organisation to meet business development objectives
• Sound values that reflect DCA’s mission and vision
• Current driver’s licence and ability to utilise own vehicle

Deaf Children Australia is a Child Safe organisation. Accordingly, the successful candidate will need to be willing to undertake the following checks and clearances;

• Working with Children Check
• Police Check (International Police Check if applicable)
• Disability Workers Exclusion Scheme Check

Deaf Children Australia welcomes diversity in all its forms and greatly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates.

To apply, please email your Resume and Cover Letter to: jobs@deafchildren.org.au (please include position title in email subject line)

Please note, we reserve the right to close or extend this advertisement depending on the number and quality of applications received. Therefore, we urge all suitable candidates to submit their application as early as possible.

Applications Close on the 6^th of June, 2022

Updated: 6th December 2021

We are seeking Expressions of Interest for Casual Auslan Tutors who wish to join our dedicated team, you can read the position description here.

About DCA

Deaf Children Australia’s (DCA’s) purpose is to remove barriers to the personal development and social exclusion faced by children and young people who are deaf or hard of hearing (D/HoH). Our mission is to inspire and empower D/HoH children and young people to reach their full potential. In achieving DCA’s vital work, our organisation, staff, and volunteers uphold the following values; Respectful, Accountable, Cooperative, and Committed to Service.

About this role

As a DCA Auslan Tutor, you will provide individualised Auslan tuition to support, develop and enhance Auslan language skills at all levels to deaf and hard of hearing people and their families. Auslan tuition can be delivered in a variety of community and home-based situations, both one-to-one, family and group settings. The role may include teaching Auslan language skills to people from varied language and cultural backgrounds, in addition to teaching in various workplace settings to co-workers where people who are deaf and hard of hearing are employed. In addition to session delivery during business hours, Auslan Tutors must be prepared to deliver tuition after hours and during weekends as negotiated.

Benefits in Working with DCA

A career with Deaf Children Australia will offer you rewarding experiences to make a difference to the lives of people in our community who are deaf or hard of hearing. We have a high energy and supportive culture guided by our values.

About you

To be successful in this role you will need to demonstrate your ability to meet the Selection Criteria outlined below:

• Fluency in Auslan (essential);
• Diploma of Auslan (desirable);
• Experience in Teaching/Tutoring Auslan (desirable);
• Highly developed written communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to assess participant needs, develop, monitor, review and implement relevant programs and to measure participant performance against agreed objectives
• Excellent customer service skills with commitment to ensuring a positive, professional customer experience
• Strong capacity to work autonomously
• Strong time management and organisational skills with ability to plan work effectively while demonstrating flexibility to meet individual needs
• Capacity to facilitate and engage in group service delivery, including workshops and presentations
• Proven experience in record keeping including an ability to maintain confidential information and maintain program paperwork
• Ability to act as a Deaf role model for participants and their families
• Sound values that reflect DCA’s mission and vision
• Current driver’s licence and ability to utilise own vehicle
• Demonstrated physical capability to perform job requirements
• Strong understanding, knowledge and experience of the Deaf community and culture

Deaf Children Australia is a Child Safe organisation. Accordingly, the successful candidate will need to be willing to undertake the following checks and clearances;

• Working with Children Check
• Police Check (International Police Check if applicable)
• Disability Workers Exclusion Scheme Check

Deaf Children Australia welcomes diversity in all its forms and greatly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates.

Candidates who are available to work after school hours and weekends are encouraged to apply.

To express interest in this position, please email your Resume and Cover Letter to: jobs@deafchildren.org.au (please include position title in email subject line)

Please note, we reserve the right to close or extend this advertisement depending on the number and quality of applications received. Therefore, we urge all suitable candidates to submit their application as early as possible.

Updated: 20th January 2022

We are seeking Expressions of Interest for Casual Youth Support Workers with Auslan skills, you can read the position description here.

About DCA

Deaf Children Australia’s (DCA’s) purpose is to remove barriers to the personal development and social exclusion faced by children and young people who are deaf or hard of hearing (dhoh). Our mission is to inspire and empower dhoh children and young people to reach their full potential. In achieving DCA’s vital work, our organisation, staff, and volunteers uphold the following values; Respectful, Accountable, Cooperative, and Committed to Service.

About this role

As a Youth Support Worker, you will provide individualised NDIS supports to deaf and hard of hearing young people to improve community access, social participation, develop individual skills and access to recreational activities. The purpose is to improve independence and self-esteem, skills and confidence to engage more effectively in the community, achieve better educational outcome and employment opportunities. Supports may be delivered one-to-one or in group settings.

Benefits in Working with DCA

A career with Deaf Children Australia will offer you rewarding experiences to make a difference to the lives of people in our community who are deaf or hard of hearing. We have a high energy and supportive culture guided by our values. Join the Youth Support Team at DCA.

About you

To be successful in this role you will need to demonstrate your ability to meet the Selection Criteria outlined below:

• Fluency in Auslan or commitment to reach this level within the term of this role (essential);
• Qualification in Human services (Certificate IV in Disability Services or Youth Work or commitment to achieve this qualification). And/or significant experience relevant to the role;
• Solid understanding, knowledge and experience of Deaf Community and culture;
• Demonstrated ability to keep progress notes, write reports, and maintain program paperwork;
• Strong organisational skills with ability to plan work effectively while demonstrating flexibility to meet individual needs;
• Capacity to facilitate and engage in group service delivery, including workshops and presentations;
• Ability to act as a deaf role model for participants and their families (desirable);
• Demonstrated capability to work independently and as part of a team;
• Current Victorian driving licence & ability to utilise own vehicle

Deaf Children Australia is a Child Safe organisation. Accordingly, the successful candidate will need to be willing to undertake the following checks and clearances;

• Working with Children Check
• Police Check (International Police Check if applicable)
• Disability Workers Exclusion Scheme Check

Deaf Children Australia welcomes diversity in all its forms and greatly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates.

Candidates who are available to work after school hours and weekends are encouraged to apply.

To express interest in this position, please email your Resume and Cover Letter to: jobs@deafchildren.org.au (please include position title in email subject line)

Please note, we reserve the right to close or extend this advertisement depending on the number and quality of applications received. Therefore, we urge all suitable candidates to submit their application as early as possible.