We have an opportunity for an experience NDIS Support Coordinator to join our team. This role would suit a person who has previous support coordination or other NDIS experience in a community services organisation.
The NDIS Support Coordinator is responsible to provide support coordination for the NDIS participants and work closely with participant, families, Office of Public Guardian, Public Trustee, NDIA and local service providers.
The position will assess the needs of individuals and coordinate responses that support their goals, offer a flexible and innovative range of interventions regarding services available and provide support coordination to those who are in receipt of NDIS funding packages.
The Support Coordinator will assist clients to build their capacity to make informed decisions about the implementation of supports in their NDIS plan. This includes mainstream, informal, community and funded supports.
Key Responsibilities includes but not limited to: Working with participants to achieve their goals in line with their NDIS plan.Engaging and coordinating service providers on behalf of participants and link participants to relevant providers.Providing ongoing support coordination services to participants in line with their NDIS plan Assess.Support clients to build their capacity, resilience, and networks with the aim of greater choice and control and independence in managing their personal choices.Qualifications and Certifications: A Tertiary Qualification preferably in Social Work, Nursing, Psychology, Community Services, Mental Health, Disability, or other related Allied Health discipline.Current First Aid certificateA current full NT Driver's License and a reliable motor vehicleA current NT Ochre CardAn NT Police CheckHave received an influenza vaccination.Experience: A minimum of one year experience working as a Support Coordinator or within Disability, mental health sector.Have experience in the disability field and demonstrated a solid knowledge and understanding of the NDIS including mandatory reporting, Quality and Safeguards, NDIS Price Guide and flexibility within budgets.Demonstrated skills and knowledge in the area of planning, implementing, reviewing and evaluating effective service plans.Demonstrated ability to work with a client focused environment to build client capacity and provide choice and control to manage participant's service plans.Demonstrated ability to case manage several complex cases concurrently, with an emphasis on participant life goals.Excellent attention to detail, problem solving, organisational, and planning skills.Ability to support to a broad range of participants with varying needs and work independently with minimal supervision.Demonstrated ability to use computer IT systems including MS Office and Client Management software, PRODA, and MyPlace service bookings.What we provide: A supportive and friendly teamMobile phoneLaptopRenumeration negotiable for the right candidateTo apply, you MUST submit:
A cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.A current CV/resume with contact details of at least two referees.It is essential that applicants must have working rights to work in Australia. People of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply Apply by email: [email protected]