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We have an exciting opportunity at D&J Connect for a Support Coordinator in D&J Connect support services team. As a Support Coordinator you’ll provide a range of support interventions within a developmental framework that enables NDIS participants to address their needs. Support Coordinators are a vital part of the chain that provides that first point of contact for participants and their families to understand and implement their funded supports and link participants to the most relevant services.
D&J Connect has been putting participants at the centre of everything we do, including the people we support and our employees. Through individualised, local, community-based support we remove barriers, increase life choices, and empower participants with disabilities to have meaningful relationships and connections.
We live our values – respect, belonging, empowerment and individuality. These values impact everything that we do and how we think. D&J Connect respect participants and their life choices, shape communities so our participants belong, empower our participants to achieve their goals, and support their individuality.
The opportunity with D&J Connect:
Support Coordinator (Disability/Psychosocial)
We are seeking qualified, experienced and compassionate Support Coordinator for NDIS participants.
Who are we looking for:
- Onboarding new NDIS participants and developing Service Agreements to reflect the supports, funding and services requested.
- Assisting participants with complex needs to initiate their NDIS plan and develop their skills and confidence to manage their plan independently.
- Working with potential and new participants to act as the key liaison point for all related services chosen by the individual.
- Working alongside mainstream health services including Mental Health and Disability-related services and hospitals.
- Conducting risk assessments and home visits, developing support plans for the participants, and setting up those supports and services accordingly.
- Interface with NDIS and mainstream services in a way that demonstrates competency and clarity around navigating all aspects of NDIS.
- Ensuring all services are booked and rostered for participants in a timely way.
- Understanding of basic computer skills including Microsoft Office and client reporting system.
- Willingness and ability to work within and contribute to the vision, mission, core values and the guiding principles of the organisation.
- Knowledge and understanding of diversity, gender and social inclusion, particularly Aboriginal culture.
Compliance documents:
- A NDIS Worker Orientation Module (Quality, Safety and You) Certificate of
Completion (essential);
- NDIS Workers Screening Check (essential);
- Valid Working with Children Check (essential);
- A C class license, access to a reliable vehicle and comprehensive insurance (essential);
Benefits:
- Flexible, family friendly culture to meet your work life balance
- On-going training and development to set you up for success
- Competitive hourly rates
Applicants should provide a current curriculum vitae and a two-page (maximum) cover letter. Your CV and cover letter should demonstrate how your skills and experience make you a suitable candidate for the advertised position.
Job Types: Permanent, Part-time
Part-time hours: 30 per week
Salary: From $45.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Travel reimbursement
- Work from home
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Flexible hours
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Perth WA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Licence/Certification:
- Working with Children Check (Required)
- Driver Licence (Required)
Work Authorisation:
- Australia (Required)
