Access Your Supports
Access Your Supports is an independent Geelong organisation providing support services to eligible participants of the NDIS. Director Ralph Menchise has brought together a team of professional and experienced staff who are passionate about positive participant outcomes. Access Your Supports delivers quality support services and empowers participants to achieve their life goals under the NDIS.
Why Access Your Supports?
Because we :
Will work closely with you to support and empower positive outcomes;
Have multi-discipline teams of dedicated professional staff passionate about positive client outcomes;
Deliver quality person and family centred NDIS support services that empower participants to achieve their life goals.
THE SCOPE AND PURPOSE OF THE JOB
Access Your Supports services are delivered under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) funded by the Australian Government. Our services aim to assist participants through evidenced based therapy interventions. The program supports participants with approved NDIS Plans.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
General duties:
Assist NDIS participants to implement support and services utilising their NDIS plan, providing support and accurately coordinating each NDIS plan budget through a person-centred holistic approach.
Provide a varying level of coordination and transition support for participants.
Consider each individual's circumstances and level of complexity.
Match participants with community-based and/or mainstream programs to fulfill their individual needs.
Liaise, build, and maintain rapport with participants, families, and carers.
Demonstrate high quality in written and verbal communication. Strong comprehensive report writing skills are a must.
Efficiently budget and break down participant funding to ensure optimal use of the plan for the participant.
Maintain high attention to detail and ability to multi-task.
WORK HEALTH AND SAFETY
Undertake compulsory WorkSafe training.
Participate in staff consultation processes and relevant specific work practices.
Monitor individual work practices and report any health and safety concerns immediately.
Notify line manager immediately in the event of equipment failure.
Report all hazards and injuries promptly.
Carry out all duties with diligence and care for personal safety and the safety of others.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Daily use of computer systems and software programs to ensure effective service delivery, communication, and storage of information.
CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITIES
Display a commitment to the Mission, Vision, and Values of Access Your Supports.
Contribute to the team and organisational performance.
Ensure adherence to the Disability Code of Conduct.
Adhere to all policies, procedures, and work practices at all times.
CRITERIA
Essential
Strong knowledge and understanding of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and disability industry.
Relevant tertiary qualification or certificate with relevant experience, or extensive experience in case management, disability, or community services.
Valid Australian Drivers License.
Cleared Victorian Working with Children Check (WWCC).
Cleared National Criminal Police Check.
Alignment with the core business values of Empowerment, Integrity, and Respect.
PERSONAL QUALITIES
Adaptability to changing circumstances and ability to prioritize work.
Participant focused.
Commitment to social justice and inclusion, valuing difference and diversity.
High standard of personal integrity.
Ability to collaborate with others to achieve common goals.
PHYSICAL CRITERIA
Standing for long periods.
Ability to reach overhead and below knee height.
Sitting for long periods.
Lifting up to 5kg-10kg.
Frequent bending at knees and/or hips.
AWARD:
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