Job Summary
- Applications close:
- Job posted on: 2nd Feb 2024
- Canberra & ACT > Flynn
Spinal Cord Injuries Australia (SCIA) is a member-based national for purpose organisation that promotes independence and provides services to people with a spinal cord injury and other physical disabilities to assist them to achieve their goals. Working together with our customers, we aim to eliminate the barriers that prevent workplace and social inclusion for people with a spinal cord injury and other physical disabilities, ensuring that the society in which we live is accessible in every way.
SCIA was founded by people with spinal cord injuries. People with disability represent more than 30% of our staff, and a majority of our Board. We are a member-based organisation, with more than 3000 members that include people with disability, their families, carers and professionals in the sector.
Our team currently work in the spinal injury units around Sydney and in the community the Central West and Bathurst supporting people who are newly injured regain their independence, adjust to life with an injury and improve their overall wellbeing. The team share their own lived experience and to assist with the practical application of core knowledge and skills for people with injuries and their families.
The Peer and Family Support team are out and about in the community ensuring they have the latest information on new equipment, assistive technology, products and services. Whether this is accessing care, modifying their home, or finding out the best transport options in the community, the Peer and Family Support team coordinate SCI people with other organisations and share their combined knowledge to offer full support. We know that everyone’s post injury experience is different. We assist without judgement.
We are seeking our next Community Peer and Family Support Coordinator to support the SCI community in the ACT. The role, which is part-time at 15 hours per week, will primarily target people who have sustained a spinal cord injury (SCI) living in the ACT, predominately in the community. The role will involve:
This position is classified as Community Services Worker Level 1 Pay Point 2. For a full-time equivalent, the salary range is $45,000 - $50,000 plus superannuation and any applicable fringe benefits tax.
The ideal candidate will possess a strong belief in pursuing equality and full inclusion for people living with SCI and other disabilities.
As an SCIA employee you will be entitled to a number of benefits including;
This role is to be worked in a hybrid mode; with the flexibility to work from SCIA'S site in Flynn, ACT, from home and in the wider community.
The position is a fixed term contract role for the period of 12 months, working part-time 15 hrs p/w. Interviews will be conducted as applications are received.
You may contact Dan Holt at [email protected], using the subject line: Community Peer and Family Supports Coordinator enquiry via EthicalJobs, for more information.
Successful candidates are required to complete a pre-employment screening including an NDIS Worker Screening Check.
As part of our commitment to creating a flexible, diverse and inclusive workplace, this role is open to experienced candidates seeking workplace flexibility. We invite candidates of all ages, people with a disability and Indigenous Australians to apply.