LOCAL AREA COORDINATOR FOR NDIS
IWC is currently recruiting a part-time up to full-time Local Area Coordinator (LAC) to play a crucial role in directly supporting participants in navigating the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).
ABOUT IWC:
IWC is an Aboriginal community-controlled and multi-accredited health and wellbeing organization committed to providing services without discrimination to both Indigenous and non-Indigenous individuals in Bundaberg and the Wide Bay Burnett region.
ABOUT THE POSITION:
IWC has an exciting opportunity for a Local Area Coordinator to join their growing team.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Guide and support those transitioning to the NDIS with the completion of appropriate documentation designed to identify and support their needs.
* Assist individuals, families, carers, and communities to access information on the NDIS.
* Provide information to individuals, families, and carers to identify their goals, strengths, and needs and build capacity through this plan for their future.
* Support individuals, families, and carers to identify personal and local community networks to help them meet their goals and needs.
* Support, assist, and consult with individuals and families accessing the LAC Program in a way that promotes independence, empowerment, and involvement.
SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES:
* Qualifications and/or lived experience in disability (preferred but not essential).
* Strong computer skills, excellent written communication, and effective problem-solving abilities.
* Proven ability to meet targets and goals.
* Demonstrated application of a person-centered approach to service provision and social inclusion.
* Effective listening, communication, and influencing skills.
KEY REQUIREMENTS:
* NDIS Workers Screening Check and Clearance.
* Current driver's license or ability to obtain.
* First Aid Certificate or ability to obtain.
* Federal Police Check or ability to obtain.
* Blue Card (Working with Children Card QLD)* or ability to obtain. (IWC will cover the cost of this application for the successful candidate).
* No Card, No Start legislation means that the successful applicant will need to hold a valid blue card before they start work. IWC will cover the cost of this application for the successful candidate.
Benefits:
Your Salary Package is made up of the following: -
* Salary Sacrifice Packaging valued up to $15,990 per annum – adding approximately $2,000 to your take-home pay (available after completion of probation).
* Meals and Entertainment Package up to $2,600 per annum (available after completion of probation).
* 9-day fortnight for full-time employees.
* Superannuation valued at 12%.
* Annual Leave Loading of 17.5%.
* Potential to access 5 weeks annual Leave after 12 months employment
* Additional 3 days special leave when unwell (Conditions apply)
* Staff EAP and wellness App