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About the role
- Leading Community Services Organisation
- Salary packaging and competitive sector remuneration
- Full-time, Maximum term position (12 months)
- East Kew location
- Flexible hybrid working arrangements
About the opportunity
As a Support Coordinator at Uniting, you will assist participants to work towards the identified goals in their NDIS plan by navigating the NDIS service system, making informed decisions and obtaining the resources and support they need and want. Using a person-centred approach, you will plan, develop and coordinate services for NDIS clients by:
- Liaising with internal and external services to maximise participant outcomes.
- Planning, developing and building capacity in individuals to manage their own supports.
- Listening, understanding and mentoring participants of NDIS.
- Monitoring and reviewing service plans and goals in consultation with participants on an ongoing basis.
- Providing support and assistance as appropriate to relevant parties.
- Establishing and developing alliances with key NDIS and health networks, community agencies and services.
About you
To be successful in this role you will have a minimum of Certificate IV or diploma level in a relevant health / social science, have demonstrated experience and knowledge in supporting people with complex needs or disabilities from diverse backgrounds and an understanding of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and knowledge of using client data bases (Care link)
How to apply
If this sounds like you, find out more about this role by submitting the below:
- Cover Letter (1 page outlining your suitability by addressing the key/core selection criteria according to the position description).
- Current Resume (no more than 3 pages)
Applications close on Monday 23 January 2023
Get in touch
For more information or questions regarding the role, please contact Bryce Bronstein, Team Leader, Support Coordination on 0403 878 244.
About Uniting
At Uniting we are passionate about working together to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.
Visit us: www.vt.uniting.org
Uniting is a child safe organisation and is committed in everyday practice to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children, at all times. As a ‘child safe’ organisation, employment with Uniting is subject to a satisfactory national (and international where relevant) police check and relevant Working with Children Check in your State prior to commencement of any paid or unpaid work and/or participation in any service or undertaking. It is a condition of employment that all eligible workforce receive the COVID-19 vaccination and supporting evidence may be requested in order to perform duties at any of Uniting’s workplaces.
Uniting is also committed to equal opportunity and ensuring the workplace is reflective of the community. We encourage people from different backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability.
How to apply
Please quote in application: NDIS Support Coordinator via Pro Bono Australia.
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