Ndis Support Coordinator - 8 Month Fixed Term Contract

Tailored Lifestyle Connections is a boutique NDIS Provider in Mackay & The Whitsundays who seeks to provide the best possible services and supports to enhance the lives of people with disabilities and their families.

This position is a 8 Month Fixed Term position. 
This part-time position will support clients under the National Disability Insurance Scheme to identify, coordinate and implement a range of supports to enable greater individual participation in everyday life and the community.

Role/Responsibilities: 

• Providing information about funding options, services and community supports available for people with disability;
• Conducting support needs and risk assessments;
• Enabling clients and their representatives to identify and develop goals, aspirations and goal based plans and outcomes using a person centred and strengths based approach;
• Building client capacity to self-direct services and supports;
• Providing advocacy as required;
• Establishing and developing alliances with key health networks, government and community agencies and services;
• Monitoring and reviewing service plans, goals and budgets in consultation with clients and representatives on a regular basis;
• Maintaining outcome focussed and up to date client records, and reporting to funding bodies;
• Set up agreements and support plans for participants;
• Identify areas of action to align with NDIS; 
• Work collaboratively with the existing team;

Requirements for the role: 

• Previous Support Coordination experience and/or experience working with the NDIS, particularly understanding NDIS systems and technical requirements and ability to translate into operational service design.
• Qualification in Human, Community and/or Disability Services is highly desirable;
• Extensive experience working with people with disability;
• Highly effective interpersonal skills with demonstrated experience conducting interviews/assessments with people with disability and their families/carers;
• Proven report writing skills and strong attention to detail;
• The ability to work autonomously in a team environment;
• Strong computer skills;
• A cleared Disability Worker Screening Clearance Card or eligibility to appy; 
• Strong customer service mindset - passionate about tailored support services to improve lives of participants
• Adaptable and flexible - ability to operate within and adjust to an ever-changing environment; 

This role is an excellent opportunity for someone who is compassionate, outgoing, innovative and is looking for flexible hours.  Additional benefits include:

• Salary sacrificing benefits available
• Supportive and inclusive team
• Family orientated business
• Staff development programs and training
• Work/Life balance with flexibility

If you want to play a pivotal role in the lives of individuals with a disability, build unique relationships and work in an inclusive and friendly environment to ensure we are supporting people to live menaingful lives - WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU.