Centacare North Queensland is a not-for-profit organisation that provides counselling, family support, mediation, family dispute resolution, disability services, education and courses, crisis housing and homelessness support, youth services, community engagement and NDIS services. Centacare services the North Queensland community from offices in Townsville, Ayr, Bowen, Mt Isa, Cloncurry, Longreach and Normanton.
Benefits you will enjoy Great NFP Salary Sacrifice options available to reduce your taxable salary by $15,900 p.a. with Eziway Salary Packaging 5 Weeks Annual Leave + 17.5% leave loading Birthday Leave + Other Above Award Benefits Extensive support and investment in your Professional Development Job Description Join a values-driven, supportive and inclusive team. To be successful you will: Have strong communication skills and the ability to liaise with all current and potential NDIS clients to ensure services offered and implemented are responsive and in line with requirements Establish, support and design plans to address the identified needs of the participant in line with NDIS plans, individual requirements and NDIA guidelines. Explore, identify, develop, strengthen and facilitate formal and informal networks with individuals and their families to maximise opportunities for participation, independence and inclusion in the broader community Monitor the support provided to participants to ensure a continued strong linkage between service delivery and the goals, needs and aspirations of participant. Participate in local networking and forums to raise Centacare's profile as a disability provider of choice Maintain accurate, timely documentation and reporting; recording of information in appropriate databases and participate in and contribute to ongoing monitoring, evaluation and development of the Program and policies and its activities Contribute to a positive, collaborative and values driven team environment that embraces a culture of 'best practice' and innovation. Desired Skills and Experience Experience & Skills required to fulfil this role: Substantial experience (at least 5 years) working with families and people with disabilities. Highly developed analytical, evaluation and planning skills in the disability sector, including an understanding of the NDIS guidelines. Excellent written and verbal communication skills including experience in either case management or working with clients. Demonstrated commitment to 'inclusion' principles and personalised support practices in the disability sector. Highly developed IT and report writing experience Current, and ability to maintain, both a NDIS worker screening check/card/clearance and a Working with Children Blue Card check. It is also desirable but not essential to have: A qualification in the Disability, Aged Care or Community or similar. Experience with Mental Health. Experience with Positive Behaviour Support Plans. *Centacare NQ is a registered NDIS provider, and this position is subject to the NDIS worker 'no card' 'no start' rule. This position is classified as a 'risk assessed role' under Part 1, section 5 of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (Practice Standards—Worker Screening) Rules 2018 and in accordance with Queensland legislation, an NDIS Worker Screening must be obtained prior to commencing work in the role.
Applying
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Centacare North Queensland is a Child Safe and Equal Opportunities Employer. People from diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with a disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Applicants must have appropriate work rights in Australia.
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