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Form of work About the Organisation
Derby Aboriginal Health Service (DAHS) is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service (ACCHS) providing holistic primary health care services to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in Derby and surrounding communities. DAHS provides a wide range of innovative public health programs in addition to direct comprehensive primary health care services. It is required to comply with a number of Service Agreements with Commonwealth and State departments and agencies, and to operate with a number of government and private medical and health delivery organizations.
About the Opportunity
DAHS has a rare and rewarding opportunity for a Disability Services Case Coordinator to join their multidisciplinary team in Derby, WA. This role is being offered on a permanent, full-time basis.
The Disability Services Case Coordinator is responsible to provides assistance to NDIS participants to understand what is included in the NDIS plan, and supports participants to identify goals and needed supports and to choose and connect to suitable Disability Support Providers. The Case Coordinator can also assist the participant to strengthen their abilities to advocate for and coordinate supports & participate in the community. The role requires knowledge and understanding of the disability sector and service standards, human rights and the principals of person-centered plans and the participant’s individual choice and control regarding supports. Creating and maintaining strong professional networks within Disability Service Providers is essential in order to assist participants with access to appropriate supports that meet their needs. All applications are to be in writing and must address the selection criteria.
DAHS provides primary health care to Derby and surrounding communities. DAHS is also a part of a Kimberley network of Aboriginal Health Services.
More specifically, your day-to-day duties will be in the following key areas:
Understands person centered approach and enables participants to implement plans in a customised and practical way.
Understands and promotes the principles of choice and control and the importance of dignity and the rights of each participant.
Aligns support to the individual needs, showing flexibility based on what is important to, and for, each person supported.
Uses principles of reasonable and necessary to support participant develop a quality tailored support plan.
Understands and navigates NDIS price guide and support categories to assist participants choose suitable supports.
Successful candidates must have a current “C" class driver’s licence and willingness to undergo a National Police Check prior to employment with DAHS.
To view the Disability Services Case Coodinator job description, please click here.
About the Benefits
DAHS is an organisation that truly values its team, and is committed to improving employee knowledge, skills and experience. In addition, staff development programs are not only encouraged but are often paid for by DAHS. This role is a highly attractive opportunity for someone with a desire to develop their professional knowledge and experience!
While you will face diverse new challenges in the role, you will also enjoy an attractive salary package including a base salary of $75,289 p.a., plus super and a further host of benefits, including:
Annual Airfare Derby-Perth-Derby return after 12 months of employment of the value of $1,683
5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% Leave Loading
Salary Packaging gross up amount of $30,000 optionial
Accommodation Allowance $7,800 per annum (pro rata)
Apply Now! Application close Friday 24th March 2023
Further information and application packages/selection criteria available from:
Winun Ngari Employment Services
RJCP West Kimberley Region
Ph: (08) 9191 2569
Fax: (08) 9191 2570
Derby Aboriginal Health Service
Natasha Kitaura or Joanne Moore
Derby WA 6728
Ph (08) 9158 4200
Fax (08) 9158 4262
