Full Job Description
As a Disability Care Advisor, you provide expert guidance and support to individuals with disabilities and their families. Your role encompasses conducting needs assessments, creating personalized care plans, and coordinating access to necessary resources and services. You will ensure that clients are empowered to achieve their personal goals and maintain a high level of independence. A deep understanding of disability legislation and policy, as well as the ability to liaise effectively with multiple stakeholders, is essential. Empathy, advocacy, and excellent organizational skills are vital to help clients navigate obstacles and enhance their life quality.
The Work You'll Do:
- Advocate on behalf of clients to improve service delivery and address systemic barriers to inclusion and accessibility.
- Collaborate with a network of service providers to ensure clients have access to the necessary resources and supports.
- Conduct comprehensive assessments to identify clients' needs, strengths, and challenges to create effective care plans.
- Educate clients and their families on disability rights and available support options to promote informed decision-making.
- Maintain meticulous records of client interactions and progress for accountability and continuity of care.
What You'll Bring:
- Commitment to empowering individuals with disabilities and promoting a holistic approach to care.
- Compassionate communication skills to understand and respond to individual client needs and family dynamics.
- Expert knowledge of current disability legislation, policies, and programs to offer informed support.
- Proven ability to develop and implement individualized care plans aligned with best practices.
- Strong networking abilities to connect clients with relevant community resources and services.
Qualifications:
- 5-7 years of experience working within disability services or advisement roles.
- Continued learning in advocacy and contemporary disability support trends.
- Experience in training and educating families and individuals on support networks.
- Master's degree in Social Work, Rehabilitation Counseling, or related field.
- Proficiency in case management software and documentation standards.