Disability Advocate

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ABOUT SUFY
Speaking Up for You Inc (SUFY) is an independent Individual Social Advocacy Organisation for people with disability who live in Brisbane, Moreton Bay and Redlands regions. SUFY defends the human rights of the most marginalised and vulnerable people with disability through advocacy to address injustices and make a positive difference to their lives.
Its key principles are: * Human rights: SUFY will promote and defend the human rights, lives, autonomy and relationships of each person with disability whom we support in an advocacy relationship.

• Social Justice: SUFY will operate in ways that support the achievement of rights, equity, access, participation, and equality in our advocacy work with each person.
• Inclusion in Community Life: SUFY will operate in ways that value and support the inclusion of people with disability to live a good life with choice in their diverse communities.
• Priority of the most vulnerable and marginalised: In all its work SUFY will prioritise those who are most at risk and least able to speak up for themselves.

SUFY is a small special-purpose organisation – although its income and staff numbers fluctuate over time, it generally has a financial turnover of $2m and a staff team of 10-15.
We are an equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion within our workplace. We encourage First Nations people and people with disability to apply and to request reasonable adjustments if required to assist the application and recruitment process.
THE ROLE
SUFY is seeking a full-time Disability Advocate to work with and on behalf of vulnerable people with disability in the Brisbane area. This challenging position requires an understanding of social advocacy, with demonstration of a strong sense of human rights and social justice, and a commitment to people with disability being included and living decent lives free from abuse, neglect and isolation.
The position will commence in late-January or early-February 2024.
The main role of the Disability Advocate is to advocate for the rights of individuals with disability in a wide range of situations.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
SUFY employees are employed under the conditions of an Enterprise Bargaining Agreement. The Disability Advocate role is full-time, but a part-time option may be considered. The role is on a fixed-term contract for 6 months and pay and conditions are equivalent to Level 5 of the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services (SCHADS) Industry Award. Our office is in West End 4101. Some work from home options may be considered if appropriate and compatible with organisational requirements.
As an employee of SUFY you will be required to visit disability accommodation, aged care facilities and hospitals. Following the Disability Accommodation Services Direction (No. 25), it is an expectation of employment that SUFY staff will follow this directive and provide evidence (such as a vaccination certificate or medical exemption) that will permit you access to these facilities.
A position description including the selection criteria is attached.
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