The Organisation

Our client is an established Disability (NDIS) and Aged Care Service provider looking for a Disability professional to undertake reviews of all participants care plans as the Support Coordinator.

The Role

The Support Coordinator will be based in a dedicated team in the Inner West. You will be completing a wide range of tasks such as:

• Coordinating supports for individuals engaging with this provider
• Working with participants to build capacity, quality of life and independence
• Ensure that all reports and service delivery in accordance of the NDIS framework
• Build links for individuals to access mainstream, community and informal provider options
• Negotiate services to be provided and their prices (including quotable services), develop service agreements and create service bookings
• Work with participants to ensure supports and plans are of quality and meeting their needs
• Supporting participants to identify and achieve their goals through their supports
• Assist with plan reviews with participants
• Have quality and value control that ensures all standards are met
• Respect the privacy and dignity of all participants

The Successful Candidate

Essential:

• High knowledge and understanding of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)
• Awareness of disability sector and people with disabilities
• Experience in providing services to participants as a Support Coordinator
• Experience in the assessment and monitoring processes for NDIS participants including other mainstream services
• Completed risk assessments in the workplace safety context or willingness to learn
• High level of verbal and written communication skills including skills for Microsoft Suite
• The commitment of working with participants within a strengths-based, person-centred framework
• Leadership skills and proven relationship management skills with internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to work effectively, efficiently and accurately and prioritise workloads
• Problem-solving skills and the ability to leverage networks
• Australian Driver License

Desirable:

• Relevant tertiary qualification
• Experience working with participants alongside their family, support providers and communities to build capacity, quality of life and independence
• 1 year + previous management or coordination experience in the disability, health/aged care, not for profit, or community services sector

On Offer

• Permanent Position
• Opportunity to further grow and develop your career
• The office-based role that plays an integral role in delivering NDIS services

Work for a well-established Disability (NDIS) and Aged Care Service provider that is well respected in the community and become an integral part of their team.