About this Program
Consumer Directed Services (CDS) refers to services which are led by and funded by individual consumers. This includes services such as the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) services, Life Time Care, My Aged Care services & Community Care. These services provide support, care and access to services and technology for Australians with disabilities as well as their families and carers.
We strongly encourage and warmly welcome people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, people with lived experience of mental health and disability, and people who identify as LGBTIQA+ to apply. Even if you only meet some of the criteria, we'd love to hear from you.
About the Opportunity
Position available at 0.8 FTE with the chance to increase to 1.0. Salary $38.65 – $41.45 phr (SCHADS Level 3B) + Leave loading + Super + Salary packaging.
As a Support Coordinator, you will work with participants to implement their NDIS plans and coordinate services that support their recovery and wellbeing. You will collaborate with participants, families, carers, service providers and other stakeholders to help individuals achieve their goals. Recovery Coaches support participants with psychosocial disabilities in their recovery while coordinating supports in line with their NDIS plan and individual goals. The role focuses on helping participants build connections, develop relationships and strengthen support networks so they can gradually take greater responsibility for their recovery.
Qualifications
Relevant qualifications or commensurate experience in working in a support role for people with mental health issues and experience in the human services or related sector including individual and family support work and intake and assessment experience.
* Current valid Driver's License and the ability to undertake travel for the role
* Current Working with Children Check and NDIS Workers Screening Check
* Right to Work within Australia
* Satisfactory National Police Records Check (less than 12 months old)
* NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate
Benefits
* A purpose driven culture where people can thrive, everyone is respected, and differences are valued
* An equitable, diverse, and socially inclusive work environment
* Salary packaging up to $15,899 enables you to spend a portion of your salary before it is taxed to pay for things like rent, mortgage repayments, car leasing
* Meal and Entertainment allowance via salary packaging up to $2,650 per annum
* Receive 17.5% leave loading every time you take annual leave
* Paid parental leave after 12 months of ongoing employment
* Access for you and your family to our Employee Assistance Program for a confidential discussion
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