Coordination of Supports Officer - Part time Founded 42 years ago, NT Friendship & Support is a not-for-profit Organisation with its head office in Katherine in the Northern Territory. Our mission is for an accessible, inclusive, and supportive community through empowerment and connection to enable people to live their best lives. We pride ourselves on our values of integrity, connection, accessibility, empowerment, and being person-centred. We are committed to working with organisations to ensure the best outcomes for the people of Katherine, Darwin, Alice Springs, and their surrounding communities.
Our services assist and support individuals and families living with a disability, provide personalised employment supports and deliver out-of-home care for children and young people. We also recruit, train and support workers, carers, and volunteers to work in our communities.
About the role
Coordination of Support is a funded support under the NDIS. This support helps people with disability accessing the NDIS (participants), to choose supports for themselves and to work towards their goals.
We walk alongside people with disability and their support networks, whilst empowering them to increase independence, build relationships and work meaningfully toward their goals.
We support participants to implement their plans, understanding the NDIS, and promoting choice and control.
Benefits and perks
6 weeks annual leave plus leave loading - Pro rata Salary packaging – including remote area packing Support and Training as required/needed Collaborative and supportive team environment with a great office culture Skills and experience
Responsibilities
Support implementation of all supports in a participant's plan, including informal, mainstream, and community, as well as funded supports Adhere to a two-week cycle, ensuring each participant's case is worked on once a fortnight, and contact is made with participants at least monthly Adhere to billable hours set out by the Manager Keep accurate, detailed, and complete records as case notes, to be completed on the same business day Demonstrated experience in utilising a range of supports and services to help people work toward their goals Ability to form collaborative partnerships with participants Develop and maintain professional relationships with service providers and key stakeholders Coordinate assessments, reports, and service proposals Provide the NDIA with reports on outcomes and success indicators within the agreed reporting frequency Negotiating on behalf of the participant around pricing and service agreements, monitoring, and reporting on service delivery Promote empowerment, choice, and control Promote community inclusion of people with disabilities and their families consistent with individual plans Demonstrated skills in establishing empowering and supportive partnerships with participants with complex needs Solid understanding of strengths-based, person-centred practice Understanding of restrictive practices and the guiding principles Computer literacy in the full suite of Microsoft Office as well as competent data entry skills A sound understanding of relevant legislation, NDIS procedural guidelines, and the full range of community services that may be required by participants Knowledge of local service providers A commitment to work within the NDIS Policy and funding framework Desired Criteria
Certificate IV Disability Services or equivalent (or willingness to obtain) Lived experience of disability, either directly or as a parent or family member of a person with a disability Must be a team player Creating a Safe Environment
NT Friendship & Support ensures a safe working environment for all staff and clients by ensuring all staff have a:
SAFE NT Working with Children Ochre Card NDIS Worker Screening Check Valid NT Driver's Licence Current National Police Check (less than 3 months old) To apply:
Please forward your resume with 2 professional references to Human Resources, Ref: COSK23, Email: ******
The organisation reserves the right to move forward on interviews for candidates as deemed appropriate prior to closure. This opportunity is only open to candidates with the right to work in Australia. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply.
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