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Support Coordinator - Flexible Location

Summer Foundation

About the role

Housing Hub offers a targeted housing specific, time limited, Support Coordination service. We support the development of high quality evidence that supports NDIS participants to reach their housing goals. Our team delivers a much needed service to participants, that of expert knowledge and experience in NDIS housing options, including SDA, ILO and SIL!!

The Housing Hub are looking for a full time permanent Support Coordinator with experience in the sector and exceptional report writing skills.

about you

We are seeking someone who will put people with disability first, and will respect the housing preferences of those we support. Providing housing specific and targeted support coordination is a niche area and we are looking first and foremost for someone who has the skills in order to bring both the evidence for a home and living decision and the participant’s stories to life. This role will work to accountable deadlines and will have to be efficient as well as effective.

The role will support people with disability to understand housing options, develop quality documentation and to support participants with NDIS processes in relation to home and living options.

This is a great opportunity to join our team and receive expert knowledge and know-how from a team of people who are the leaders in housing for NDIS participants.

Our workplace provides the flexibility to work from home with some office based work required.

If you’re passionate about quality housing for people with disability, can bring a person’s stories to life and want to work with the best in the sector, this job is for you.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support clients to understand the housing related supports within their NDIS plan
  • Maintain a high level understanding of eligibility for NDIS Home and Living Supports
  • (including SDA, ILO and SIL).
  • Development of high quality documentation in relation to eligibility for funding of supports
  • Adherence to database entry and requirements for recording information.
  • Maintaining current knowledge of legislation regarding NDIS
  • Understanding of changes within NDIS that relate to home and living supports, including

What experience and skills are we keen for you to have?

  • Experience working with people with disability who have complex needs
  • Exceptional writing skills
  • An ability to work within a CRM Database efficiently (salesforce)
  • A Valid driver’s licence and vehicle
  • NDIS Worker Screening Check

Desirable

  • Previous experience working as a Support Coordinator or Specialist Support Coordinator
  • Qualification in Psychology, Occupational Therapy, Social Work, or Mental Health Nursing
  • Knowledge of NDIS and legislation underpinning the NDIS
  • Understanding of Specialist Disability Accommodation, Individualised Living Options and Supported Independent Living (desired)
  • Confident to build relationships within the sector

Benefits Of Working With Us

There’s never a dull moment working at Summer Foundation and some of the good bits include:

  • Not for profit PBI Salary Packaging of $15,900 + Meals and Entertainment card
  • Above award salaries
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • 17.5% leave loading
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Purchased leave available
  • Social events throughout the year
  • Above all, a friendly bunch of humans who are passionate and dedicated to our work

We encourage the best of the best to apply to join this team and make a difference. We offer great flexibility to work from home, as many of our services are provided online. We have staff working right across the country and continue to prioritise the safety of our staff and clients during these difficult times.

People with lived experience of disability are central to what we do, and we encourage and welcome you to apply.

Requirements

Employment is subject to National Police Check or NDIS Workers Screening Check and being fully vaccinated against COVID-19

How to Apply

Submit your resume and cover letter addressing why you would be the perfect candidate and how you meet the requirements of the role as outlined in the position description by hitting the Apply Now button below.

We will be shortlisting immediately so please do not hesitate to apply ASAP if you think you may be a suitable applicant for this role.

A position description is attached.

We’re committed to growing and empowering a more inclusive community within Summer Foundation. That’s why we hire diverse teams of people from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, please reach out to [email protected] or 1300 626 560.

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