Support Coordinator - Sydney, NSW
Are you a compassionate individual who values supporting people to make to most of their abilities? Apply now for a rewarding career with HWNS.
Summary about this job
Aged & Disability Support
Company: House With No Steps
Location: Sydney
Work type: Full Time
Salary: n\a
Phone: +61-7-8171-4582
Fax: +61-7-1860-6246
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Detail information about job Support Coordinator - Sydney, NSW. Terms and conditions vacancy
Type: Full Time
Location: Sydney NSW
House with No Steps (HWNS) is a leading provider of quality residential, employment and business services to people with disabilities in NSW, VIC, ACT and QLD.
We are committed to innovation, continuous improvement and building strong relationships.
An exciting opportunity exists for a Support Coordinator. Reporting directly to the Customer Engagement Manager, the Support Coordinator will:
Assist NDIS participants to:
- Review and implement their plan and increase their capacity to manage/direct their own supports
- Have greater opportunities to explore and connect with their community and alternative support options
- Strengthen their informal support networks
- Maximise the value for money they receive from their supports
- Access and use the NDIS Participant Portal myplace
- Effectively communicate and maintain relationships with the NDIA
- The Support Coordinator plays an integral role for NDIS participants in interpreting their NDIS plan, assisting them to establish the supports in their plan and develop their capacity over time to coordinate and manage their own supports.
To be considered for these roles, applicants:
- Must address the selection criteria below in their application letter and
- Attach a resume
Selection Criteria
- A commitment to the Code of Conduct of House with No Steps
- Excellent interpersonal and active listening skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to adapt communication style to meet people's needs.
- Able to resolve conflict
- High level of numeracy and literacy
- Strong administrative skills; time management, coordination of tasks, efficient work practices
- Excellent computer literacy and confidence and capability in using systems and technology
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
- Ability to build and maintain strong community connections and relationships with service providers, individuals and/or families/carers
- Ability to understand the NDIS Price Guide and flexibility within budgets, the NDIS legislation and rules including provisions relating to reasonable and necessary supports and the role of the mainstream service system.
If you are passionate about supporting people with disabilities to be active, inclusive participants in their communities and would like to work in a role that is both challenging and rewarding, we would love to hear from you.
We offer career development opportunities, access to comprehensive competency based staff training, salary packaging options and access to employee benefits programs (incl. gym membership, health fund, pharmacy discounts).
How to Apply:
Please apply via our website http://careers.hwns.com.au and include a covering letter addressing the above selection criteria and a current resume outlining your relevant experience and qualifications.
Please quote reference number SYDSC0718 in your application.
Applications close: 31 July 2018
Contact Us:
Further enquiries please contact:
Name: Temnit Teshager
Email: [email protected]
House with No Steps is an Equal Opportunity Employer and promotes a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value the unique contributions of all people. Including; people with disability, young and mature age candidates, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and applicants from culturally diverse backgrounds.
Only Australian citizens, permanent residents or those with working rights in Australia are eligible to apply.
Successful applications will be subjected to Pre-Employment and Criminal History Checks.