Support Coordinator
Partner with Ability Options registered NDIS participants to coordinate supports as outlined in their NDIS plan.
Summary about this job
Aged & Disability Support
Company: Ability Options Ltd
Location: Newcastle, Maitland & Hunter
Work type: Full Time
Salary: n\a
Phone: +61-3-8950-3201
Fax: +61-3-7784-1915
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Detail information about job Support Coordinator. Terms and conditions vacancy
- Advance your career with Ability Options
- Provide quality support to participants to coordinate their NDIS plans
- Comprehensive employee benefits program, including salary packaging
Ability Options is one of the longest running not for profit organisations in NSW. When you join Ability Options you have the opportunity to experience a fast paced, values driven organisation where we put people at the centre of all that we do. Your commitment to our values of inclusion, respect, trust, integrity, and courage, and your determination to see people fulfil their potential will ensure that we can continue our mission of assisting all people to live their best life possible.
The role
An opportunity has arisen for experienced Support Coordinators to work within our Community Services division. As a Support Coordinator, you will be committed to ensuring that peoples' individualised support requirements are fulfilled, with a strong focus on seeing people move towards personal goals. The successful candidate will enjoy working in a flexible and constantly changing environment where time management and attention to detail are key. You will need the initiative to work and solve problems unsupervised, with a strong focus on reaching set goals and targets.
You will be responsible for conducting the intake and referral process for NDIS eligible participants, as well as the support with the management of their NDIS plan and budget. Using your natural communication skills, you will continually build your internal and external networks to assist in coordinating the right supports for your participants. This role operates within a billable hours framework, and you will need to ensure strict compliance with all reporting and auditing requirements.
Essential Criteria:
- NSW drivers licence
- Own vehicle with comprehensive car insurance
- NSW Working with children check or willingness to obtain
- Demonstrated experience in service coordination or practical experience within the disability sector
- Understanding of the NDIS
This is an exciting opportunity to join a high performing provider, with hands-on leadership and opportunities for career development and progression. The successful candidate will be able to take advantage of our comprehensive employee benefits program including salary packaging, discounts through Medibank and CommBank, and the ability to purchase additional annual leave.
We are committed to helping you to build and grow your career with plenty of opportunities for self - development along the way. For more information about Ability Options please visit our website www.abilityoptions.org.au. If you require additional information, don't hesitate to contact our friendly People and Culture team on 8811 1777. Or, why not just apply? We'd love to hear from you. Please click APPLY NOW and include your resume and a covering letter telling us why you believe this would be a great role for you.
Ability Options is proud to support a diverse community and is committed to a workplace culture that recognizes diversity, equity and human rights, and provides a safe space for everyone. We respect and value the contribution of people from all cultures, backgrounds and lifestyles.
Application closes on 24 July 2018. Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately.