• Location: Bendigo
• Tenure: Full time ongoing
• Recruitment Number 10513

About us:

Golden City Support Services (GCSS) is a recognised leader and approved provider of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) in providing disability supports to people with a range of support needs, their family and carers. These include services to people with a disability, people recovering from mental illness, people living with dementia and other age-related conditions. Our focus is on the individuals as a valued member of the wider community. The support we provide enables people to live in and be part of their own communities; with an opportunity to develop their own independence, personal ambitions, personal relationships and abilities

About the position:

We are currently expanding our Support Coordination team at Golden City Support Services in Bendigo. In this role, you will actively support participants to build on their skills and work with them to increase their ability to access their local community and achieve greater independence. You will work with participants of the NDIS to implement their NDIS plan.

The Support Coordinator will help the person coordinate informal, mainstream and community supports, including assessments and therapy, in a complex service delivery environment. The introduction of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) marks a significant change in how disability services are funded and how service in provided to the NDIS participant.

About you:

We would love to hear from you if you have:

• Degree qualification in Psychology/Occupational Therapy/Social Work; or Certificate III, IV, Diploma in Disability/Mental Health or a relevant Tertiary Qualification.
• Experience working with people with complex psycho-social disabilities and have experience/qualifications in Mental Health/Community Services.
• Experience in Case Management or Coordinating Supports for individuals.
• Have knowledge and the ability to research a range of community-based supports and methods to achieve participants goals.
• Are able to effectively manage complex situations/ people and issue resolution.
• Experience in working with people from diverse cultural backgrounds
• Demonstrated experience in providing a creative, flexible and person-centred support
• Have a high level of verbal and written communication skill with the ability to keep clear and accurate record keeping/case noting.
• Experience in supporting people with housing or to navigate the Justice system.

Benefits of working at GCSS:

• Competitive remuneration: Salary range - $70,000 - $80,000 before salary packaging (negotiable depending on skill set – NFP salary packaging, including meal and entertainment)
• Flexible working conditions
• Family friendly workplace
• Training and development opportunities
• GCSS Fleet cars available to use when meeting with participants
• Fantastic Employee Assistance Program

How to apply:

A position description including application information is attached.