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Form of work- Great Culture and rewarding work
- Permanent part-time position, flexible working arrangements
- Generous salary packaging, increase your take home pay
UCWB
Our purpose: Together we build connected and thriving communities.
Our Values:
- Bold and Brave
- Open and Curious
- Connected and Inclusive.
Our Strategy:
- Innovate and build thriving communities
- Grow positive impact together with community
- Mobilise our vibrant, engaged, learning organisation.
UCWB builds connected and thriving communities with a team of over 220 staff and volunteers, we provide tailored services to empower our customers to live well and create positive futures. UCWB provide services throughout the greater Adelaide region, across mental health, aged care, childcare, disability & NDIS, child and family support, psychology and financial wellbeing.
We have over 140 years of experience of helping people to create positive futures and lead independent lives they are proud of. UCWB operates two social enterprises, Psychology SA and Torrensville Community Child Care Centre.
At UCWB, we celebrate the power of difference and the strength that harnessing our differences creates. We value the experience and expertise of people from all cultures, ages, spiritualties, disabilities, genders, sexualities, thinking patterns, caring status, bodies and backgrounds. We are committed to action that makes our organisation and the wider community welcoming, safe and inclusive.
Together we build connected and thriving communities.
About the role
This Support Coordinator, Disability provides person-centred NDIS support coordination (Level 2) and capacity building services to NDIS participants of all ages and backgrounds. You will support participants to build their understanding of the NDIS and their ability to implement their NDIS plan, as well as facilitate their progress towards individual goals.
About You
You will be someone who may have lived and/or professional experience with disability and/or health conditions such as stroke, brain injury, neuromuscular disease, autism and psychological/psychiatric conditions. Your sensitive approach and understanding of person-centred approaches and principles of inclusion will be important to this role.
You will have:
- Prior experience in coordinating care (desirable)
- Well-developed written and verbal communication skills
- Proven ability to manage your time effectively in order to meet time-based output targets
- Proven ability to use Microsoft Office suite and capability to learn and use cloud-based software
- A current South Australian Driver’s Licence
- A current DHS Working With Children Check and NDIS Worker Screening Check, or willing to obtain at your own cost prior to commencement of employment
- Relevant qualifications in disability, health, social or psychological sciences are not essential but would be of benefit.
We place high value on applicants who may also have lived experience as an NDIS participant.
What we can offer you
You’re joining an organisation that truly cares about your wellbeing, values what you do and celebrates success.
- Industry-leading job satisfaction and workplace flexibility.
- Salary packaging/tax free income for eligible employees offering 6-12% increase in your take-home pay.
- An equal opportunity workplace where diversity, inclusion and lived experience are genuinely valued.
- Career and personal development opportunities.
- Employee Assistance Program for self and immediate household members offering face-to-face, telephone, video, or online counselling.
- Flexible leave provisions including: access to 4 weeks paid parental leave in excess of the government scheme for eligible employees, 4 weeks annual leave, option to apply for up to 2 weeks leave in advance and option to cash out long service leave after 7 years of service.
- Superannuation Guarantee paid on every eligible dollar earned.
- Discounts on a range of products and services through our salary packaging provider Community Business Bureau (CBB).
You will thrive in a supportive workplace which celebrates its rich, diverse and inclusive workforce.
Location
This role is based at Bowden just a short walk to the popular Plant 3 and Plant 4 entertainment complex in Gibson Street however some off-site work will be required.
To Apply for this Job
- Review the Role Profile (recruitment website) and consider whether you meet the Essential Criteria and the Screening Requirements.
- Submit your application and upload your resume and cover letter at this link (recruitment website).
- Applications close at 5.00pm on 15 March 2024.
- UCWB will provide reasonable adjustments for applicants with a disability throughout the recruitment process. If you require adjustments please advise us via *******@ucwb.org.au or by telephoning 8245 7100.
