Support Coordinator/Psychosocial Recovery Coach - Townsville
selectability - mental wellbeing and suicide prevention – Townsville QLD
1mo ago, from selectability - mental wellbeing and suicide prevention
As a Support Coordinator/Psychosocial Recovery Coach, you will work closely with recipients to navigate the NDIS and interpret their individual packages; it is your role to ensure they are getting the most out of their NDIS plans.
Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:
* supporting and empowering recipients to make their own choices as to how they want to lead their lives
* coordinating a variety of services for recipients to support them to live fulfilling and meaningful lives within the community
* engage with and manage recipient's key stakeholders (including government agencies, community and clinical service providers and families), you will ensure that the supports and services are leveraged, not duplicated
* work with recipients to strengthen their ability to coordinate their own supports to live their best life.
About you
To be considered for this rewarding role you will have:
* a genuine interest in mental health and the disability sector
* a lived experience/working knowledge of the NDIS
* experience adhering to KPI's
* excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
* a commitment to best practice
* experience working in a team environment
* ability to quickly and effectively engage recipients
* ability to work with culturally and linguistically diverse communities & individuals
Role requirements
* minimum 2 years' experience in the mental health sector
* current nationally recognised first aid and CPR certificates (or the ability to obtain)
* a current minimum P1 "C" class Queensland drivers licence
* a roadworthy, registered and comprehensively insured car
* a Positive Notice Working with Children (blue card) (or the ability to obtain)
* NDIS Worker Screening Clearance (or the ability to obtain)
* NDIS Worker Orientation Module 'Quality, Safety & You' completion certificate
About the offer
We offer a range of benefits including:
* hourly rate of $ + super
* up to $15,900 FBT salary packaging benefits
* access to fitness passport
* flexible working arrangements
* career pathways and opportunities for development
* employee assistance program offering confidential counselling support for employees
Applying
If this sounds like you, please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your skills and experience and why you are the best person for this role.
If you would like more information, please contact selectability's HR Townsville Team on 0***or by email ************@selectability.com.au
About us
selectability is a not-for-profit charity with a primary focus of improving mental wellbeing and contributing to suicide prevention across regional Queensland.
We believe everyone has the right to access high-quality supports locally and have recently expanded our services to include child safety, and residential aged care in the Lower Gulf.
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