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Form of workSUPPORT COORDINATOR
- Competitive salary + super + NFP Tax Benefits
- Great opportunity to join a growing organisation dedicated to providing person-centred support
- Full Time role with hybrid working options
WHO WE ARE:
Unisson Disability is a dynamic, values driven organisation that has been supporting people with a disability since 1924. We are passionate and committed to creating possibilities for the people we support to live, grow & develop their own best life, while having fun, enjoying our job within a great company environment.
WHAT WE OFFER:
- Salary Packaging Options
- On-site parking
- Annual Leave Loading at 17.5%
- Wherefit Subscription
- Additional Wellbeing Leave and options to cash out Annual Leave
- Employee Referral Program
- Discounted Health Cover
- Free Flu Vaccinations
- Birthday and Milestone Celebrations
- Flexible Working Options
- Emphasis on Individualised Training and Development
- Access to professional counselling service for employees and their immediate family
- Collaborative and positive working culture
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES:
We are looking for a vibrant, proactive, and motivated Support Coordinator to manage a case load across Sydney, predominately Western and Northern Sydney. Two days per week you will be working from our Hornsby office, however work-from-home options are available for the other three days. You will be required to support our clients to participate and develop valued roles in the community, to make their own decisions about how they live their life, and facilitating the support they want for their life. The responsibilities of the position include:
- Assisting clients to connect to and engage with informal and mainstream funded supports which will assist the client to achieve their goals.
- Supporting clients to access supports according to the funding provided in their NDIS allocated budget.
- Fully understanding the environment in which the client is living and being able to respond to and resolve crisis circumstances that impact on the client's ability to achieve their goals.
- Building capacity in clients to preserve existing support relationships with the end goal being a decrease in client's need for support connections.
- Building and sustaining relationships with external service providers and mainstream supports for the purpose of maximising opportunity for clients.
- Preparing and maintaining all relevant administration records, systems, reports, and general documentation in accordance with Unisson Disability's policies and procedures.
OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE:
- Experience working within the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and an understanding of the complex needs of people with disabilities.
- Fluent in Mandarin and/or Cantonese.
- Ability and willingness to work flexible hours.
- Driver's license and ability to use own vehicle
TO APPLY:
Please attach a cover letter and your updated resume.
Unisson Disability is a person-centred organisation. We believe that every person has a story. This applies not only to the people we support, but also to our approach to the people we employ. With a continuous focus on team building, leadership coaching and ongoing training, we seek to create a working environment that's unified with our core purpose: promoting everyone's ability to live a great life. Our promise to our team members is that we will help you develop your personal strengths and grow in your role. Unisson Disability is an equal opportunity employer and provides a smoke free environment.
All our staff are required to hold an NSW driver's license (P2/full). As we work with vulnerable people, the successful candidate will also be required to undergo a NDIS Worker Screening Check.
