• Provide NDIS support co-ordination to clients
• Assist transition and journey support through the NDIS

Beaumont People are currently working with a disability service provider based near North Ryde to recruit for a passionate and experienced NDIS Liaison Officer and Support Co-coordinator.
In this 6 month fixed term contract role you will have great opportunity to influence and make a profound impact during a time of change for the organisation and clients.

Position purpose

The role is to provide NDIS support co-ordination, through the organisation as a registered NDIS Provider, to a number of clients and external clients to assist them with their transition and journey through the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).

The core responsibilities will include;

• Support and provide an overview of all existing individual plans, while being the central person for all submissions and continued response to changes from the NDIS/NDIA
• Assess and choose a number of mainstream, community, informal and provider options
• Negotiate services to be provided and their prices, develop service agreements and create service bookings with preferred providers
• Liaise with any plan manager to establish the appropriate claim categories and attribute the correct amount of funds
• Link to mainstream or community services (i.e. housing, education, transport, health)
• helping participants decide on what actions to take to achieve goals in relation to exploring housing options and life transition planning.
• Strengthen and enhance Individuals / families and carers capacity to coordinate supports, self-direct and manage supports and participate in the community, including providing participants with assistance to resolve problems

To be successful you will have:

• A genuine empathy with and understanding of persons with intellectual disabilities is essential along with;
• Willingness to work in an environment supporting adults with profound and complex intellectual disabilities with a good understanding of the NDIS.
• Good attention to details and someone who is process focus - handling multiple priorities
• Have excellent customer focussed communication.
• Demonstrated experience in administrative duties- including record keeping and accurate recording of information
• Strong internal and external communications, including process documentation
• Ability to understand financial implications of budgets and funding levels
• Willingness to travel locally with use of your own vehicle, if participant requires at home co-ordination visit.

This role is advertised without a closing date, all applications will be reviewed on receipt so please send your application if you are interested in this role.