AddressAbout us
We at Minka Blue are proud to support people living with disabilities in every way we know how to. Our services, facilities and caring team of staff help our clients lead a fulfilling life by building their skills and assisting them with creating support networks to ensure that people are getting what they truly need.
Qualifications & experience
- Experience in disability advocacy, social services, or a related field (can include lived experience).
- Previous experience as a Coordinator of Support, OOHC caseworker or Educator is highly desirable.
- WWCC.
- Current Drivers licence.
- NDIS worker screening check and NDIS worker orientation module.
- A diploma or degree in social work, disability studies, human services, or a related field is preferred (or currently enrolled)
Tasks & responsibilities
- Support NDIS participants with coordination of their NDIS plans, including negotiating appropriate services and connecting with community support and mainstream services.
- Promote a client-centred approach to service provision by effectively providing clients with relevant information with the aim of maximising their control and their ability to choose the services they want
- Navigate and negotiate with public sector and community-based service systems for the delivery of appropriate supports in accordance with NDIS plans
- Follow up and prepare for NDIA plan meetings and help participants negotiate their plans according to their goals and needs.
- Support participants in the review of their plans including annual reviews, change of circumstances or new plans that have insufficient support
- Proficiency in using relevant computer applications and databases for documentation and reporting.
- Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and meet deadlines.
- Building and maintaining relationships with clients and their families.
Benefits
- This is a casual role with the intent of having the right candidate move to Part Time or Full Time.
