Aged & Disability Support (Community Services & Development) If you want to make a positive difference when you come to work each day, this is the perfect role for you! Muscular Dystrophy Queensland's community services team provides NDIS related and charitable services. You'll work with children and adults living with muscle wasting conditions and develop lasting relationships with community members who rely upon you to help to maintain their independence and live the lives they choose.
This position is a 12 month, full-time contract providing Support Coordination, Specialist Support Coordination and case management under our charitable model.
No two days are the same at Muscular Dystrophy Queensland. You will have a mix of visits to Participants' homes, as well as community meetings and online work related to implementation of their NDIS Plans. You will be working within an extended team of allied health professionals and plan management staff. Your manager and experienced colleagues will support you to upskill in neuromuscular practice.
Muscular Dystrophy Queensland values all our staff who contribute to our friendly and supportive workplace. We feel privileged that they have chosen our organisation and we're interested in supporting all of them to progress their skills, under the mentorship of the GM - Community Services. We offer time for funded workshops and other professional development opportunities.
Employee benefits: Enjoy our hybrid work model. Use your home as your base, work from our new office just off the freeway in Underwood or drop in to our co-working space in Hendra.Excellent, competitive remuneration package that recognises your experience.Leverage the benefits of non-profit sector salary packaging to receive tax free earnings of $15,899 towards your general expenses + $2,650 towards meals/entertainment.Flexible working conditions aimed at providing work/life balance, flexible for your needs.Professional development opportunities and generous study leave provisions.Employee Assistance program (EAP) that provides access to free, private counselling sessions to support your life inside and outside work.Giving back to the community through pro-bono time with clients in need and the opportunity to participate in fundraising activities.About you: You hold a recognised qualification in a field which is relevant to working alongside people with disabilities such as social work, community services or nursing.You have at least two years of experience in working within the NDIS framework, preferably as a Support Coordinator/Specialist Support Coordinator.You may have lived experience of disability or have a person living with disability as a close family member, which provides a unique perspective and informs your practice.You're interested in building relationships with and celebrating milestones with your clients.You are competent in the use of the Microsoft Office Suite of programs and operation of a database.You have a current driver's licence which allows you to drive in Queensland and a reliable vehicle which has full, comprehensive insurance.You have the appropriate current visa to live and work in Australia.Next steps: We ask all applicants to provide with their application:
A cover letter and resume.Responses to key selection criteria.Please submit your application via the careers page on our website - careers/
You're welcome to call or email GM Community Services, Penelope Hodge () with any questions you may have. All enquiries will be treated confidentially.
Your application will include the following questions:
Do you have a current Working With Children (WWC) Check?Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?Do you have experience working in the not-for-profit sector?How many years' experience do you have as a support coordinator?Which of the following Microsoft Office products are you experienced with?Do you have a current NDIS Worker Screening Check?Do you have a current Australian driver's licence?#J-18808-Ljbffr
