Aged & Disability Support (Community Services & Development)
Toowoomba Head Office - Office based role What we are looking for You're experienced in providing high-quality client-centered support coordination. You're passionate about supporting people with disabilities and want to make a difference in people's lives. You embody our ethos of Dignity, Respect, Individualised, Visionary, and Engaging.
You must possess the following skills/attributes:
Experience in support coordination or a similar role (essential)Passionate about providing person-centred and active supportDrive and passion to support our existing clients and contribute to the growth of this part of the businessAbility to identify and implement workarounds to challenging problemsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsExceptional attention to detailStrong focus on quality outcomes and building relationshipsGood teamwork and customer service skillsBlue Card & NDIS Worker Screening Card, or the ability to quickly obtain prior to commencingAuthority to work in AustraliaThe following skills/attributes will be viewed favourably:
Degree in Allied Health or a Certificate 3 or 4 in Disability, Youth Work, Welfare, Community Services, Mental Health, or any other related coursesBenefits and Salary Passionate and supportive teamFree parking at professional Eight Mile Plains officeAbout the role Due to client growth, a new Support Coordinator position has become available in our existing Toowoomba-based team. The new team member will support our clients in Toowoomba and surrounding areas, Brisbane, and out to Charleville.
This is a multi-faceted role with the successful candidate responsible for:
Assisting existing and new clients to implement their NDIS Plans and coordinate their services and supportsBuilding and maintaining relationships with service providers and disability associations and groups in the regionPromoting the support coordination services of Focused on Care to the market and growing the client baseThis role will require weekly travel to our Toowoomba head office to connect with the broader Support Coordination team.
About us Focused on Care is a Queensland-based organisation that provides individualised, high-quality care to meet the evolving needs of our clients and the community. Our focus on quality supports has seen the demand for our services expand throughout South East Queensland. Throughout this growth, we have remained committed to ensuring our clients' goals are met and that the small-business feel of the organisation remains.
We support NDIS, DVA, and NIISQ clients and pride ourselves on doing things differently and putting our clients at the centre of everything we do. We work hard to get to know both our clients and our team to ensure we match the right support worker with our clients to set everyone up for success.
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and are committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion. We welcome, actively support, and promote the employment of people with disabilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTQIA, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) backgrounds, and other diversity groups.
How to apply Click on the "Apply Now" button and attach your resume and a cover letter detailing your skills, experience, and what interests you about this role. Applications without a cover letter may not be considered.
Please note that only applicants successful in progressing will be contacted.
#J-18808-Ljbffr