• NDIS Support Coordinator
• Full-Time role
• Salary Packaging options
• Based in West Footscray, with negotiable flexible working from home arrangements
• Unique Social Enterprise organisation

The Organisation

Independence Australia is a national social enterprise that provides choices for people living with a disability or other personal need, enabling them to regain and retain their independence within a supportive community. We achieve this by providing supports to in-home clients, specialist psychology services, support coordination across Victoria and delivering personal healthcare products to people in their homes to help them enjoy a better quality of life. We are also a leading supplier of rehabilitation equipment.

The Role

Seeking a dynamic and experienced NDIS Support Coordinator to join our team in Victoria.

Reporting to the Psychology and Support Lead, this role provides an exciting opportunity to build capacity across the sector, influence outcomes and facilitate empowerment within a collaborative team environment.

The role involves supporting NDIS funded Participants to:

• Identify and work towards specific goals and achievements in a complex setting
• Navigate within hospital to home, rehabilitation, YPIRAC, housing and life transition spaces
• Connect and engage with relevant NDIS funded services and support networks
• Access and expand options for mainstream and community supports
• Explore and maximise available resources and funding with a holistic approach
• Communicate and collaborate towards measuring and reporting on outcomes

The role involves building and sustaining strong corporative relationships with government and non-governmental bodies, and establishing professional relationships with service providers.

This will be an ideal opportunity for an individual wanting to join a welcoming team of professionals who are passionate about their commitment to the wellbeing of the Participants we support.

Essential - Skills and Experience:

• Minimum Certificate IV in Community Services or equivalent demonstrated skill level
• At least 12 months experience working as a Support Coordinator, LAC, or NDIA Planner, or extensive background in similar housing, case management or health roles within the Scheme
• Working knowledge of the NDIS framework, funding and practical experience in the implementation and review of NDIS plans, relevant Legislation and guidelines
• Experience working within the hospital to home setting, housing space and / or life stage transition space, focusing on independent living choices, rehabilitation, capacity building and empowerment
• Outcomes focused with a flexible approach to a varied and complex caseload
• Demonstrated experience effectively prioritising tasks with conflicting priorities
• Ability to problem solve, think creatively, build extensive networks and expand resources to exceed Participant expectations
• Proficient with use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, NDIS Portal and client management systems
• Capacity to identify barriers, understand communication needs, adapt to various environments and collaborate for optimal outcomes
• Passionate and focused on providing opportunities for building effective relationships, enhance Participant choice and control and empower self-direction
• Current and valid Driver’s licence
• Current Fit2Work Police Check and Employee Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• Completion of NDIS Q&S Worker Orientation Module

For a copy of the Position Description please email [email protected], using the subject line: NDIS Support Coordinator enquiry via EthicalJobs.

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