Macarthur Disability Services (MDS) has been providing support to people with a disability, the frail aged and their carers for over 30 years. We actively promote the rights and aspirations of people with a disability to enrich lives and roles in the community through the provision of choice, opportunity and innovative service design.

We take great pride in what we do at MDS, and we work to foster for our employee’s a culture of integrity and honesty, accountability, equality and social justice, continuous improvement and a strength based approached, in line with the MDS values.

MDS believes our mission purpose is dependent on the collective efforts of our diverse workforce. MDS aims to use a competency based management strategy for Human Resources practices and to develop motivated teams who are driven, skilled and trained.

MDS offers a rewarding career with:

• Flexible Work practices
• Salary packaging
• Safe and Supportive work place that recognises and rewards individual achievement

About the Opportunity

MDS is seeking to employ a Support Coordinator for our Support Coordination team. This role supports people with a National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) plan to connect to their communities and access a range of supports across one or more providers.

Key Responsibilities for this position include:

• Provide varying degrees of coordination and transition supports for children, young people and adults with a disability.
• Support implementation and identify options for all supports in the plan, including informal, mainstream and community, as well as funded supports.
• Strengthen and enhance the participant's abilities to coordinate supports and participate in the community, reach decisions and develop agreements with support providers.
• Work within the funding levels allocated for each person and monitor and track billable hours
• Managing a high volume caseload

The successful applicant will have:

• Certificate IV or higher in Community Services/Disability Work/Case Management OR have extensive demonstrated experience in a Case Management or Care Coordination role
• Knowledge of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and the disability sector
• High professionalism and experience working collaboratively with multiple stakeholders in formal and informal partnerships to achieve outcomes.
• High standard and ability to articulate information, factual and evidence based written reports
• NSW Drivers Licence
• Working With Children Clearance

Desirable:

• Previous experience working in a Support Coordination role

Please note: It is required that the successful applicant have had their first COVID19 Vaccination as per public health order working within LGA's of concern

This position is permanent part-time - 30 hours per week, Monday to Thursday 9am to 5pm. This role is covered under the SCHCADS Award Level 4 classification ($37.54 - $40.39 per hour). Also offered is salary packaging, flexible working hours, mobile phone and leave loading.

To apply for this position, please complete the application form below. Phone (02) 4621 8400 for further information.

It is essential that all applicants have the right to work in Australia. They must also have a current NSW driver’s licence and access to their own vehicle. The successful applicant will need to provide a NDIS Worker Screening Clearance or complete this process before commencement. MDS is an EEO Employer and a smoke free workplace.

MDS is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.