Support Coordinator

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Detail information about job Support Coordinator. Terms and conditions vacancy

• Footscray location
• Permanent full-time position
• Attractive remuneration package

Multiple Sclerosis Limited (MS) is a Not for Profit organisation, and a leading source of information, advice and services for individuals living with multiple sclerosis.  The main focus of the organisation is to help minimise the impact of multiple sclerosis on individual lives and provide ongoing support to ensure their journey is not undertaken alone. 

We are excited to be recruiting for full time permanent position as a Support Coordinator for MSL located in Footscray, with coverage across the Metropolitan and Vic regional areas.  This is a rewarding role to which you are privileged in providing an integral support for those with MS in bridging and aiding the complexities that are part of their lives.

We are looking for someone who has the understanding and the ability to connect with individuals that face difficult life changes.  We require people who understand the importance of working collaboratively with all teams to achieve a positive and attainable outcome.

As part of this role, you will be responsible for engaging with people affected by MS, or other progressive neurological disorders, by providing person-centred practice, education, planning and navigation of the NDIS to ensure the person is connected and receiving the supports required whilst promoting and endorsing the MS suite of NDIS products. 

To be successful in this role we are looking for someone who has proven experience working within a similar position, and who has:

• Outstanding relationship management and coordination skills
• A passion in encouraging and supporting people
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the NDIS
• A resourceful and determined nature
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• A collaborative approach to team work
• Outstanding time management skills
• Sound technology skills in various packages
• Current  clean Driver Licence and personal vehicle for use

   

You will need to have a relevant tertiary education in Certificate 3 in Disability Services or Cert 4 in Mental Health Support along with relevant work experience in this field. 

You will be offered a competitive hourly rate along with the salary packaging benefits that come with working for NFP organisations. 

Sound like somewhere you would love to work?  Then please click onto the apply now button and submit your cover letter and resume for consideration, or you can contact Vivian Meloni at Complete Recruitment Matters on (03) 9249 9650 for a confidential discussion. 

Please note: The successful candidate will be required to undergo a National Police Check, possibly an International Police Check and a Working with Children Check.

Please note: From 1 November 2017, there is a requirement for all workers within a disability services organisation in Victoria to be screened against the Disability Worker Exclusion Scheme (DWES) List. A notification may also be made to the DWES unit should it be determined through other safety screening processes, such as a police check, that a person may fall within DWES criteria.  For further information, please see www.dhs.vic.gov.au/disability-worker-exclusion-scheme.

MS is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from people with a lived experience of disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.