• Part Time Position initially
• Permanent Position
• Footscray VIC

START YOUR CAREER WITH THE SALVATION ARMY TODAY!

We are looking for compassionate people who share our mission and values, if you have the passion and drive to commit yourself to a challenging and rewarding role; we invite you to review our current vacancies.

ABOUT US

The Salvation Army is one of Australia’s largest and most-loved charities, helping thousands of Australians every year find hope in the midst of all kinds of personal hardship. The Salvation Army offers the opportunity to use your professional skills and expertise to make a real difference in the lives of people who need help most.

The Salvation Army Aged Care provides services across Australia. We take a person centred approach to care and are committed to meeting the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of each of our clients.

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated and dedicated Support Coordinator for our NDIS program based at James Barker House in Footscray.

The NDIS Support Coordinator, is a leader in the disability community care team, and has supervisory responsibility for a small team of NDIS Support Workers. The key responsibilities include providing assistance to strengthen participant's abilities to connect and participate more fully in their community, to achieve their goals, and to live a meaningful life. The position will provide assistance with on boarding and linking participants with the right services to meet their needs. Coordinating a range of both funded and mainstream supports and helping to build on informal supports. Working with participants to provide timely and individualised services, resolve points of crisis and work to develop resilience in their own network and community. To support The Salvation Army in continual process and service delivery improvement to meet participant needs within NDIS service provision.

• Utilise your NDIS and disability/mental health experience within an organisation that really makes a difference
• Work in a supportive environment with a passionate and committed team

You will strive to build strong and positive relationships with all stakeholders and deliver services with compassion, integrity and dignity.

You will have

• An appreciation of and the ability and willingness to promote and support the values and ethos of The Salvation Army
• Have a demonstrated understanding of the NDIS and experience in coordinating and supporting participants to implement their NDIS Plans
• Experience working with people with a disability and their support networks
• Minimum Certificate III or IV in Disability/Mental Health or similar
• Computer literacy and experience with documentation and reporting
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate and liaise with all stakeholders
• Ability to work independently and lead a team of support workers
• A current unrestricted driver's licence and access to a car
• A current First Aid Certificate

In addition, you will be well supported by a passionate team and be provided with ongoing training and education, and have access to generous salary packaging arrangements.

The successful candidate will also be required to clear probity checks including a National Criminal History Record Check and Working with Children Check prior to commencing employment.