AddressAn opportunity exists for an experienced Supports Coordinator to join our team, so if you’re looking for a new challenge and have a passion for helping those with a disability live life the way they choose, then we’d love to hear from you.
Who we are:
Home Support Association Inc (HSA) originated as a local, grass-roots service through the work of people living in this community and driven by the needs of people living in this community and continues to operate under these principles today after more than 30 years of change and growth.
At HSA, as a truly local, NDIS provider, we work alongside people to identify their strengths, interests, and goals, providing just the right amount of support they need to be able to live the lifestyle they choose.
The role:
As a Supports Coordinator, you will work directly with people living with disability to implement their NDIS plan and link them with service providers to ensure their support needs are being met. You must have an excellent work ethic, strong time management skills, and attention to detail. You will manage your own caseload of NDIS participants, while using your strength-based, person-centred approach to establish rapport and promote professional relationships.
We are looking for someone who is passionate about supporting the rights of people with a disability and working collaboratively with mutual trust and respect. You will need to have effective problem solving and decision-making skills and the ability to schedule your work to meet deadlines in a busy environment. Our ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills and be able to effectively build and maintain positive relationships with a broad range of stakeholders.
Our ideal candidate will have:
- Proven ability to work effectively within a team, establish work priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- High level of computer skills including sound knowledge of the MS Officer Suite and corporate software systems
- Well-developed oral and written communication skills with high level of accuracy and attention to detail as well as tact, diplomacy, and confidentiality in dealing with a variety of external agencies and service users and their families and/or guardians
- Experience in the provision of a client directed strength-based approach with person-centred services
- Knowledge of, and connections with disability, and community services within the Capricorn region
- Current ‘C’ class driver’s licence
- Current Working with Children Check (blue card) and an NDIS Worker Screening Check (yellow card) or ability to acquire.
- Minimum 2-3 years’ experience working within a support coordination capacity within the NDIS framework
What we offer:
- Working for an established, local, not-for-profit organisation celebrating over 30 years of service to the community
- Access to learning and development with optional career progression and pathway planning
- Award wages, including applicable allowances and not-for-profit salary packaging options
- Employee Assistance Program and employee benefits
- A welcoming and friendly team environment
What our team says about us:
Quarterly Employee Happiness Surveys tell us that our staff report 8.2/10 overall happiness at work. This is what they had to say during one of our recent surveys:
“The management team is always open to feedback and values employee’s opinions, which makes me feel valued as a member of the team.”
“The culture of the organisation is contagious and flows on from the very top down through to employees and results show through to the participants.”
“Very happy working at HSA. I enjoy my work colleagues and love my job. I enjoy coming to work every day and making a difference.”
For more information about this opportunity to join our team, please call Greg on 0455 257 ***. To obtain a copy of the position description, email **************@homesupport.org.au
How to apply:
When applying, ensure you include your resume and cover letter.
We encourage you to apply today. We will be actively shortlisting applications as they are received.
HSA reserves the right to close this role to new applications prior to the advised closing date, should suitable candidates be identified for this opportunity.
