Are you passionate about supporting people with psychosocial, intellectual and physical disabilities to maintain their independence, gain equal access to services, combat discrimination and uphold their dignity?
As a Support Coordinator you will provide case management support to individuals living with a disability/mental distress. This support may involve:
- Working alongside clients to complete needs assessments and identify relevant goals
- Connecting clients to relevant mainstream/disability services and fostering strong connections with external stakeholders
- Providing capacity building support in order to strengthen an individual's ability to coordinate and implement their NDIS funding
- Providing a safe and supportive environment that allows clients to navigate points of crises and receive appropriate support
- Ability to keep up-to-date with changes in NDIS policies, procedures, and relevant legislation to provide accurate and up-to-date information to participants/families/carers
- Knowledge and understanding of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and the disability sector
- Previous experience supporting people with disability and knowledge of community services
- Highly effective communication and interpersonal skills with demonstrated experience conducting interviews/assessments with people with disability and their families/carers and health professionals
- Comprehensive report writing skills and strong attention to detail
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to adapt quickly to a changing environment
- Demonstrated computer skills, including MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint, Outlook with experience recording progress notes
- Valid Australian Driver's Licence
**Desirable**
- Knowledge of the NDIS framework, funding categories and price guide
- Experience in NDIS plan interpretation and implementation.
- Experience in a Support Coordination role
Pay: $29.15 - $51.34 per hour
Expected hours: 38 per week
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
**Experience**:
- disability work: 1 year (preferred)
Work Authorisation:
- Australia (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Application Deadline: 25/09/2024
Expected Start Date: 30/09/2024