Independent Living Coordinator - Alice Springs
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Independent Living Coordinator - Alice Springs
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$106k - $111k + super + salary packaging
About Somerville Community Services
Somerville is a non-government, not for profit, community-based organisation providing disability services in the Northern Territory. Somerville employs over 350 people, all of whom foster a positive work place culture of kindness, inclusion, and generosity. Our mission is to impact positively on the dignity and quality of life of people who are affected by social and economic disadvantage.
About the role
The Independent Living Coordinator will directly lead the delivery of services by a team of Disability Support Workers (DSW’s) and Team Leaders to deliver high quality services to NDIS participants to meet their needs and expectations. These services must also be aligned to organisational, service, and individual participant goals.
Core duties may include but are not limited to:
* Support participant expectations, track feedback and implement positive changes
* Support NDIS participants to build capacity to coordinate their NDIS plans, negotiate appropriate support and services
* Work with the Manager Supported Independent Living to support new SIL Participants with the onboarding process, consulting with internal and external key personnel to ensure a positive Participant experience
* Coordination of daily operations across allocated SIL houses including Community Access & Irregular supports
* Ensure support workers and team leaders are trained to complete all duties as required and to ensure that a process is established for effective Participant support in accordance with Schedule of Supports or Individual Care Plan
Essential Criteria
- Demonstrated ability to manage the delivery of services to participants and exceed participant service expectations
- Financial skills including budgeting and monitoring performance
- Demonstrated experience with and/or knowledge of regulatory and compliance frameworks
- Demonstrated understanding of (and experience working with) contemporary theoretical and practice frameworks in an area of service delivery.
- Demonstrated experience in applying human resource management strategies with strong leadership skills and
- Demonstrated experience in managing a small/medium team.
- Ability to implement change and improvements to work practices.
Desirable Criteria
- Tertiary qualification in business, human services or other relevant field or equivalent experience
- Previous experience in the not for profit sector, or a demonstrated appreciation and understanding of community-based organisations.
Employment Requirements
* Current Northern Territory Driver's License
* Current National Criminal History Check
* Working with Children Clearance (NT Ochre Card)
* NDIS Worker Screening
* First Aid Certificate
* Vaccinations - COVID- 19, Influenza
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Culture and Benefits
* 5 Weeks Annual Leave
* Salary packaging benefits to receive up to $15,900 of your salary tax-free
* A focus on employee well-being, with regular supervision opportunities.
* Access to training and learning opportunities.
* An Employee Assistance Program offering free and confidential counselling and support
Here atSomerville, you will always have a voice, you will always be recognised and rewarded for your efforts.
If you are ambitious and looking for the next step in your career APPLY NOW or call the HR Team - 08 8920 4100
How to apply
If you are interested in this opportunity, please provide an up to date resume and a cover letter addressing the selection criteria.
Applications Close: Thursday 17th June 2025, however, applications may be reviewed upon receipt with shortlisting and interviews commencing prior to the closing date.
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