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About UsiCoordinate Disability Services is a boutique service provider offering Support Coordination, Specialist Support Coordination and Psychosocial Recovery Coaching. Our close-knit team works collaboratively to provide person-centred, holistic, coach‑approach to Support Coordination for NDIS participants. Due to the high demand for our service, our team is growing, and we now have two positions available—one full‑time and one part‑time—based in Maitland. This role will support our participants in Maitland/The Hunter, Port Stephens, Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, and surrounding areas. It offers a great opportunity to be part of a welcoming team environment and culture whilst also providing flexible working arrangements, growth, mentorship, training opportunities and ongoing support.
About the Role
* Supporting participants to understand their NDIS plan, goals and objectives whilst promoting choice and control and supported decision making
* Coordinating mainstream, informal and formal supports with participants to assist them in achieving their goals
* Establishing a respectful and collaborative working relationship with participants and their family/support network that encourages capacity building and promotes choice, control and inclusion
* Developing strong and collaborative working relationships with mainstream stakeholders including all government departments such as Department of Communities and Justice, Health, Education, Employment along with community NFPs and other NDIS providers to ensure effective communication, referrals and support coordination can occur
* Assisting participants where there are points of crisis or escalation of needs
* Regularly monitoring NDIS plan funding to ensure services are being delivered within participants' goals and allocated budget
* Engaging with NDIA regional contacts, including Local Area Coordinators
* Compliance with iCoordinate Disability Services values, code of conduct, policies and procedures and relevant government legislation and standards where relevant
* Maintaining confidentiality of participants, carers, families and the organisation
Skills and Experience
* 1–2 years experience as either an NDIS Support Coordinator, NDIS LAC, or Planner is highly regarded
* Relevant qualification (e.g., degree in Human/Social Services, Education or Allied Health, Diploma/Cert IV in Disability Services, Mental Health or equivalent in any of the above)
* Demonstrated commitment to the rights and interests of people with disability
* In‑depth knowledge of the disability sector
* keen understanding of the NDIS key principles
* Demonstrated ability to be client‑focused and work collaboratively with participants, carers, families and stakeholders
* Established time management, financial budgeting, problem solving and conflict management skills
* Independence and proactive learning style and sound problem‑solving skills
* Strong knowledge of mainstream services, community groups and community resources and good community networks
* Proven skills in oral and written communication, research, problem solving, record keeping, evaluating and reporting outcomes
* Ability to prioritise workload and work independently and as part of a team
* Computer literacy in Word, Excel, database and e‑mail software
* Demonstrated ability to think creatively and problem solve
* Ability to meet deadlines in a high‑demand work environment and to exercise judgement and initiative
* A current driver's licence
* NDIS Worker Screening Clearance – NDISWCA current WWCC, NDIS Code of Conduct training certificate
What we offer
* Competitive remuneration
* High level of autonomy within the role that prioritises outcomes over set hours, days and location of work
* Experienced and collaborative team including case reviews and regular 1:1 supervisions as well as external supervision
* Access to ongoing support and training/development opportunities
* A fantastic environment that is supportive, inclusive and values its staff
* Regular team bonding/social events
How to apply
* Submit Cover Letter (Essential) & Resume to
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