Macarthur Disability Services (MDS) has been providing support to people with a disability, the frail aged and their carers for over 40 years. We actively promote the rights and aspirations of people with a disability to enrich lives and roles in the community through the provision of choice, opportunity and innovative service design.
We take great pride in what we do at MDS, and we work to foster for our employee's a culture of Respect, Quality and Empowerment in line with the MDS values.
MDS believes our mission purpose is dependent on the collective efforts of our diverse workforce. MDS aims to use a competency based management strategy for Human Resources practices and to develop motivated teams who are driven, skilled and trained.
MDS offers a rewarding career with:
Rare opportunity for a part time support coordinatorFlexible Work practices including work from homeSalary packagingAbout the Opportunity
MDS is looking for a part time support coordinator to join a busy team to work with caseloads to assist particularly with capacity building of participants and families. This role would be based out of Campbelltown and work 3 days per week M, W and F, working from 9 am to 4 pm supporting our current growing caseload. The successful applicant will have a strong knowledge of the NDIS, skilled in working with a complex caseload and have a particular skill in education and support to improving levels of independence in the management of an NDIS plan. The applicant will have a reliable vehicle and drivers licence so as to be able to move around the area to meet with participants and families as well as be focused on achieving the outputs of the role on a daily basis.
If this is, you then we are keen for to contact us now for an immediate start!
Key Responsibilities for this position include:
Provide varying degrees of coordination and transition supports for children, young people and adults with a disabilitySupport implementation and identify options for all supports in the plan, including informal, mainstream and community, as well as funded supportsStrengthen and enhance the participant's abilities to coordinate supports and participate in the community, reach decisions and develop agreements with support providersWork within the funding levels allocated for each person and monitor and track billable hoursManaging a high volume caseloadThe successful applicant will have:
Certificate IV or higher in Community Services/Disability Work/Case Management OR relevant demonstrated knowledge and experienceKnowledge of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and the disability sectorHigh professionalism and experience working collaboratively with multiple stakeholders in formal and informal partnerships to achieve outcomes.High standard and ability to articulate information, factual and evidence based written reportsAbility to meet deadlines and manage competing prioritiesNSW Drivers LicenceNDIS Worker ClearanceWorking With Children ClearancePrevious experience working in a Support Coordination/Case Management/Care Coordination rolePrevious experience working with psychosocial/mental health support services or personal/lived experience in mental healthThis is a permanent part time position working 3 days per week. Working Part Time 9 am to 4 pm 6 days a fortnight. MDS uses a hybrid working model, allowing staff to work remotely up to 2 days per week. This role is covered under the SCHCADS Award Level 4 classification ($41.52 - $44.68 per hour). Also offered is salary packaging, flexible working hours, opportunity to work from home, mobile phone, laptop and leave loading. A copy of the job description can be found here.
To apply for this position, please complete the application form below.
Phone (02) 4621 8400 for further information.
It is essential that all applicants have the right to work in Australia. They must also have a current NSW driver's licence and access to their own vehicle. The successful applicant will need to provide a NDIS Worker Screening Clearance and Working With Children Check before commencement. MDS is an EEO Employer and a smoke free workplace.
MDS is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
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