• Location: Wangaratta / Benalla
• Type: Full Time positions - 12 months fixed term with view to extend, part time applicants considered
• Job reference: 493879

A​bout you

Are you a driven and dynamic individual who is passionate about supporting people with a disability? Join Yooralla in an exciting, high paced role as a Support Coordinator, responsible for assisting a participant to understand and implement their NDIS plan.

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• An in - depth knowledge of the disability sector
• A keen understanding of the NDIS key principles
• Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal
• Relevant experience working within the Human Services, Disability or allied health area
• Effective time management skills
• Ability to build strong working relationships and establish ongoing rapport
• Experience within a similar position is preferred
• Ability to work in a fast-paced setting and manage workload with competing priorities
• Independence and proactive learning style and sound problem-solving skills

About the Role

The Support Coordinator position can be based in either Wangaratta or Benalla.

The role is focused on strengthening a participant's ability to navigate the NDIS and to empower participants to access supports to enable each person to participate more fully in their community of choice. The Support Coordinator plays an integral role in the development and achievement of a participant's goals to maximise opportunity and independence.

The role involves;

• Utilising high quality engagement strategies to strengthen a participant's ability to navigate the NDIS
• Linking participants to identified services to maximise opportunity and independence
• Supporting the participant to evaluate goals and provide outcome reports to the NDIA
• Ensuring high quality record keeping and reporting maintained

You will be joining a highly experienced and supportive team, with excellent induction and training support offered, as well as extensive ongoing learning and development opportunities

About Us

At Yooralla, we believe that exceptional customer service starts with employees who love what they do. Our people are committed to supporting people with disabilities to live the life they choose and obtaining the best possible outcomes for customers. We have played an active role in improving public awareness and progressing the nature of disability support in Australia for 100 years.

Working with Yooralla

We employ individuals dedicated to providing quality, sustainable and flexible services, that uphold human rights and create opportunities, empowering individuals to live the life they choose. Yooralla has a long history of working to build a world where people with disability are equal citizens.

We offer

• An attractive remuneration package with excellent tax benefits
• The opportunity to have a positive impact on peoples’ lives
• A comprehensive induction program
• Flexible working hours
• A rewarding career in a growing service sector
• Ongoing training, support and development
• A great, supportive team environment

Requirements

To be considered for this role you must attach the below mandatory requirements with your application:

• Ability to obtain a NDIS Worker Screening Check clearance prior to your commencement
• Current valid Australian driver’s licence
• Evidence of eligibility to work within Australia (Australian Passport/Australian Birth Certificate/ Australian Citizenship Certificate or International Passport & Visa)
• A tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline appropriate to disability, allied health, social science or welfare practice
• If you have lived or worked overseas in the last ten years for a period of 12 months or more, we require a certified copy of your International Police Check, or evidence of applying for an international police check. The Police Check must cover the entire period you were overseas.
• A copy of your Working with Children Check (WWCC) (Employer)

A position description is attached.

For further information, please contact Michelle Williamson (Group Manager, Support Coordination and Case Management) on [email protected] using the subject line: Support Coordinator - Wangaratta / Benalla enquiry via EthicalJobs.

We believe in diversity, inclusion and equality and are committed to ensuring that our workplaces are a reflection of the Victorian community. We recognise the benefits that diversity and inclusion brings, and in turn encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply to our vacancies. We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and people with a disability to apply.

Appointments are subject to one or more of the following forms of pre-employment safety screening such as NDIS Worker Screening Check, Inherent Position Requirements Employee Declaration, Working with Children Check, Reference Checks, Disqualified Carer Check and AHPRA Registration Check. This role is only available to Australian Residents or to those who hold the right to work in Australia. Yooralla is an equal opportunity employer.