We invite applications for NDIS Local Area Coordination professionals to join our team on a full‐time basis in Charlestown.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples as well as people living with disability are strongly encouraged to apply. We value lived experience and are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace.
Full‐time Permanent Opportunities
* 38 hours per week
* Work‐from‐home flexibility of 2 days per week
* Starting from SCHADS 401 $88,090 per year plus Salary packaging up to $18,550 plus Super
What you'll be doing in this role
As a Local Area Coordinator, you use your people skills, ability to multitask and adapt to support participants to link with and navigate the NDIS. You guide participants to make informed choices, gather information for the development of their NDIS plans and help build capacity. LACs support participants to achieve their goals and explain how funding in their plan works.
Your work will include
* Supporting people with disabilities, their families and carers by providing linkage and referrals to community and mainstream services and/or services funded by the NDIA's Grant programs.
* With hands‐on NDIS and Uniting training, develop a thorough understanding of how to best support participants through the various stages of their pathway.
* Undertake other duties as requested by the Service Area Leadership Team, consistent with the general nature and responsibilities of the position.
Who we're looking for
* Someone with great people skills, customer service, excellent communication and time management skills.
* Background with disability, understanding of a Local Area Coordinator and NDIS knowledge or with lived experience.
* Successfully manage multiple responsibilities or experience with high KPI‐driven work or targets or caseloads with efficiency and meet service delivery deadlines.
* You'll be adaptable, empathetic, and resourceful and be able to live Uniting's everyday values of being compassionate, respectful, imaginative, and bold.
Even better
* Someone who has lived experience and/or experience caring for someone with a disability.
What we offer you
* Tax‐free salary packaging entitlements of up to $15,900 per year (visithttps://accesspay.com.au/for more information).
* Tax‐free salary packaged meal & entertainment card of up to $2,650 per year.
* $500 referral bonus for a friend who joins Uniting.
* Flexible work arrangements.
* Paid travel entitlements.
* RDOs (Rostered Day Off).
* Staff discounts and cash‐back programs with major retailers.
* Hands‐on training, career development and mentoring with a leading provider.
What to expect
* A National Police Check.
* Reference checks.
* Working with Children Check.
* NDIS Working Check.
* Other pre‐employment screenings.
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