Support Coordinator - Aged & Disability Support

In this role, you will be responsible for assisting National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) participants to reach their goals. The role focuses on the delivery of Support Coordination to NDIS participants. Support Coordination includes the delivery of capacity-building support to participants, nominees and their families in engaging reasonable and necessary supports, including informal, mainstream, community and funded supports, in line with their NDIS Plan.

• What you need to succeed
• Diploma or higher tertiary qualifications in disability / community services / social sciences / allied health and / or equivalent knowledge / experience.
• Knowledge of the Disability Inclusion Act 2014, Disability Service Standards and NDIS Act 2013 and rules including provisions relating to reasonable and necessary supports, NDIS price guide;
• Sound understanding of the complex needs of people with disability and their families / carers;
• Sound knowledge of effective and contemporary disability support models;
• Fluency in a community language is desirable;
• Experience in developing and implementing person-centred approaches that support people to build their capacity for choice and control over their own lives Demonstrated experience in working with Aboriginal people and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds;
• Proven ability to establish active partnerships and achieve common desired outcomes with communities and other organisations;
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office and client database systems, and excellent report writing, time management and record-keeping skills.
• Mandatory requirements
• Current driver's licence and willingness to use own or private vehicle (with comprehensive insurance) for work-related travel and to transport people we support if required;
• Ability to work flexible hours and travel within an area;
• NSW Working with Children Check
• National Criminal Record Check
• NDIS Workers Check