AddressAbout the Role
The Support Coordinator works with participants and their support networks to:
- interpret and implement their NDIS Plan within the context of the NDIS framework, mainstream and community services.
- manage multi-disciplinary teams and services in the coordination of a participant's NDIS funded supports, mainstream supports and informal supports.
- identify appropriate supports, engage with new and existing support providers and work towards achieving identified outcomes and goals.
- holistically address points of crisis, barriers and participant risks and design solutions to manage these risks.
- build and sustain strong collaborative relationships with government and non-government bodies, service providers, allied health professionals and practitioners.
- co-ordinate stakeholders to ensure a collaborative and sustainable approach across all areas of support.
- build participant’s capacity to self-direct, self-advocate, work with professionals and other supports and manage their lives and their NDIS plan the way they choose.
- adhere to thorough case-note recording, and prepare reports as required in line with the NDIS Support Coordination requirements.
About you
We are seeking applications from experienced, highly skilled and committed candidates who lead with a person-centred approach and can demonstrate the following key criteria:
- Minimum 2 years Experience working in Support Coordination or LAC. Identifying and linking participants to services that cover a diverse range of support needs.
- Needs to be located in the Eastern Suburbs and be available to work in our office located in Epping one day a week.
- Excellent interpersonal skills that value individual and cultural diversity and which foster productive working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
- A strong solution focus and the ability to think outside of the box and be creative.
- Demonstrated ability to identify and provide a range of solutions to complex challenges, barriers and risks that face participants and work with stakeholders to manage such challenges.
- Demonstrated experience working collaboratively with a small team where you show excellent communication skills and a willingness for continuous learning.
- In-depth working knowledge of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), rules and operational guidelines and experience in coordinating a range of community-based supports and methods to achieve participant goals.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Part-time hours: 38 per week
Salary: Up to $91,291.20 per year plus super
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
- WFH with ONE day per week in office
Licence/Certification:
- Working with Children Check (Preferred)
- Driver Licence (Required)
Work Authorisation:
- Australia (Required)
Work Location: In person
