Ndis Support Coordinator

Our New Work Opportunity - We are Expanding!

ASPIRE disABILITY is a small disability provider located in Port Kennedy. We are a passionate, committed company who are looking for likeminded people to work alongside us and our clients.
  
We currently have one opening for an experienced, motivated Support Coordinator, with knowledge in housing options, to join our Support Coordination team. As an NDIS Support Coordinator, you will work creatively and resourcefully with clients towards optimal utilisation of their NDIS plans, to maximise opportunities for clients to fulfill their support needs to best achieve their goals.

The position is permanent, full-time with clients living in the Cockburn to Mandurah area.

We are willing to consider a part time position for a dedicated person who will complement our team and add value to the lives of our clients.

Empathy, resilience, outstanding personal qualities and a preference for working within a collaborative team environment are qualities that will succeed in the role.

We are looking for a person who is passionate about social inclusion and supporting people to participate in all aspects of their chosen community. If you share our passion and values of Empowerment, Participation, Inclusion and Choice then we would love to hear from you.

  
Your New Roles Scope

• Work collaboratively with NDIS clients to improve their capacity and capability and build their independence using a person-centred solutions-oriented approach and capacity building framework
• Network and stay connected with mainstream and community service providers e.g., housing, education, transport, health, etc. in the region
• Negotiate with clients’ preferred service providers regarding required services and funding
• Support clients with creating, editing, ending service agreements and service bookings
• Monitor plan outcomes and expenditure to ensure the plan remains within budget
• Strengthen and enhance a participant’s capacity to coordinate supports, self-direct and manage supports and participate in the community, including providing clients with assistance to resolve problems or issues that arise, understand their responsibilities under service agreements, and change or end a service agreement
• Accurately maintain data records for invoicing
• Build effective relationships with clients, their families/carers, and other support providers whilst maintaining clear professional boundaries

Skills and Experience requirements
 
As an experienced Support Coordinator, you will be passionate about empowering our NDIS clients to exercise choice and control. You will have a qualification within Community Services, Disability and/or Social Work, Nursing or Allied Health, with Professional Registration if relevant. Your previous experience working with NDIS clients with complex needs will ensure you: 

• Bring experience working in the housing space and/or life stage transition space focusing on independent living choices
• Demonstrate strong communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills to communicate with families, carers, and other professionals from a diverse range of cultures and backgrounds, including the ability to prepare concise written correspondence
• Have a flexible, progressive, and agile approach with excellent organisational, team, and time management skills with the ability to prioritise and deliver results in an uncertain environment influenced by Government policy changes
• Demonstrated experience working with a range of people with a disability in a range of settings
• Working knowledge and understanding of disability-specific legislation, including the NDIS Act (2013), Disability Act (2006), the Human Services Standards, the Disability Workers Exclusion Scheme (DWES), the Disability Services Code of Conduct, and relevant legislation and guidelines for disability services

You must have or be willing to obtain:

• NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Western Australian Employee Working with Children’s Check
• Current Australian driver’s licence (C-A minimum) and own vehicle with fully comprehensive car insurance
• All employees must be either an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident, or have an appropriate Australian Visa that will legally enable them to fulfill the obligations of the contract of employment.
• 2 professional Reference Checks

About you

We are looking for a motivated person who has a genuine interest in and commitment to working with people with disability in our community. 

How to apply

If this sounds like you, find out more or apply today. Please send an email to *******@aspiredisability.com.au with the following:

• Cover Letter (1 page outlining your suitability according to the position description)
• Current Resume (no more than 3 pages)

Applications close Friday 31 January 2024.

Contact: Gillian McLeish on 9568 1930 during business hours for further information.