Support coordinator / recovery coach (warragul)

Coordinate NDIS supports to help participants achieve their recovery goals

Flexible working arrangements | Position available at 0.8 FTE with chance to increase to 1.0

$38.65 - 41.45 phr (SCHADS Level 3B) + Leave loading + Super + Salary packaging

About this Program

Consumer Directed Services (CDS) refers to services which are led by and funded by individual consumers. This includes services such as the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) services, Life Time Care, My Aged Care services & Community Care. These services provide support, care and access to services and technology for Australians with disabilities as well as their families and carers.

About the Chance

As a Support Coordinator, you will work with participants to implement their NDIS plans and coordinate services that support their recovery and wellbeing. You will collaborate with participants, families, carers, service providers and other stakeholders to help individuals achieve their goals.

Recovery Coaches support participants with psychosocial disabilities in their recovery while coordinating supports in line with their NDIS plan and individual goals. The role focuses on helping participants build connections, develop relationships and strengthen support networks so they can gradually take greater responsibility for their recovery.

You will need

• Relevant qualifications or commensurate experience in working in a support role for people with mental health issues and Experience in the human services or related sector including individual and family support worker and intake and assessment experience
• Current valid Driver's License and the ability to undertake travel for the role
• Current Working with Children Check and NDIS Workers Screening Check
• Right to Work within Australia
• Satisfactory National Police Records Check (less than 12 months old)
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate

About Us

Wellways connects people, strengthens families, and transforms communities for individuals of all ages experiencing disabilities or challenges to their social and emotional wellbeing. A leading for purpose mental health and disability support organisation operating nationally, our services span mental health, disability and community care and reach more than 7000 people each year!

Working with a diverse range of people, Wellways creates an inclusive community where everyone can imagine and achieve their hopes and potential.

What we offer

• A purpose driven culture where people can thrive, everyone is respected, and differences are valued
• An equitable, diverse, and socially inclusive work environment
• Salary packaging up to $15,899 enables you to spend a portion of your salary before it is taxed to pay for things like rent, mortgage repayments, car leasing
• Meal and Entertainment allowance via salary packaging up to $2,650 per annum
• Receive 17.5% leave loading every time you take annual leave
• Paid parental leave after 12 months of ongoing employment
• Access for you and your family to our Employee Assistance Program

Please note: Successful applicants will undergo a comprehensive screening process prior to commencement.