Local Area Coordinator - Maitland and Tamworth
Uniting Maitland, New South Wales, Australia
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Local Area Coordinator - Maitland and Tamworth
Uniting Maitland, New South Wales, Australia
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We invite applications for Local Area Coordination (LAC) professionals to join our team on a full-time or part-time basis in the Hunter New England Central region, specifically one inMaitland and one in Tamworth .
* This is a Full-Time/Part-Time Permanent vacancy (38 hours per week / 30.4 hours per week)
* Work-from-home flexibility of 1 to 2 days per week
* Starting from SCHADS 401 $88,090.08 per year plus Salary packaging up to $18,550 (pro rata) plus Super
What you'll be doing in this role :
As a Local Area Coordinator, you would be using your people skills, ability to multitask and move with changes rapidly to assist participants to be linked to and navigate the NDIS. You will guide participants in their options to make informed choices while gathering information for the development of their NDIS plans to help further build capacity. LACs also support NDIS participants in exploring ways to achieve their goals and help them understand how the 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 you will develop a thorough understanding of how to best support NDIS 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, excellent written communication and time management skills.
* Someone who has lived experience and/or experience caring for someone with a disability
* You'll be adaptable, empathetic, and resourceful and be able to live Uniting's everyday values of beingcompassionate,respectful,imaginative, andbold.
What we offer you
* Tax free salary packaging entitlements of up to $15,900 per year (visit more information).
* Tax free salary packaged meal & entertainment card of up to $2,650 per year
* Flexible work arrangements
* Paid travel entitlements
* RDOs (Rostered Day Off)
* Staff discounts and cash backs programs with major retailers
* Hands on training, career development and mentoring with a leading provider
How to apply
If you see yourself in this role, we'd love to hear from you. Just click on the'Apply now' button, fill out your details and submit. Once you apply, we'll keep you up to date on how your application is progressing.
We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, including individuals living with disabilities, those with lived experience, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and members of CALD communities.
Further information on the role can be found in the:Local Area Coordinator Position Description.pdf
If you have any questions or would like to discuss this role further, please contact Talent Acquisition Specialist, Sarah
What to expect
Please know that employment with Uniting requires:
* A National Police Check
* Reference checks
* Working with Children Check
* NDIS Working Check
* Other pre-employment screenings
About Uniting
When you're part of Uniting NSW.ACT, you're part of a diverse, purpose-led team of people who are really making a difference to the world around them.
We contribute to the work and mission of the Uniting Church in NSW and the ACT through social justice advocacy, community services and spiritual care. We provide care and support for people through all ages and stages of life, with a focus on people experiencing disadvantage and vulnerability. Our purpose is to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.
Uniting leaders and employees work together to create a culture that is safe, inclusive and person-centred. We bring this to life every day through our values: compassionate, respectful, imaginative and bold.
Uniting acknowledges the continuing sovereignty and rich cultural diversity of Australia's First Peoples. We pay our respects to all Elders – past, present, and emerging – and to all First Peoples on whose lands we live and work.
Uniting is a Child Safe Organisation committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Administrative and Customer Service
* Industries
Services for the Elderly and Disabled and Administrative and Support Services
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