Disability Advocate
Core
Provide information, support, and advocacy to people with disability, their families, and carers regarding rights, services, and system navigation.
Role type
Disability Advocate (Social Services)
Builds
Advocacy outcomes for individuals facing barriers, discrimination, or abuse within disability services and the NDIS.
Domain
Social Services / Disability Support
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Advocacy, relationship-building, problem-solving, independent work, administrative skills, client management systems
Preferred skills
Qualifications in human services, social work, behavioural science, or community services
Responsibilities
Support clients to understand and exercise their rights, advocate for individuals experiencing barriers, assist clients to navigate disability services and systems, build relationships with community organisations, represent the organisation at community events
Seniority
Individual Contributor