Support Coordinator - Disability

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Detail information about job Support Coordinator - Disability. Terms and conditions vacancy

Part-time (4 days per/week)
Coburg Location
Generous Salary packaging options

What’s important to us?
We are passionate about what we do and we respect every person’s story. annecto - the people network is an independent, not for profit association committed to increasing opportunities and choices for people with a disability, older people and their carers. 

What's the Job?
The Support Coordinator role plays an important part towards the transition to person directed supports, which may include supporting the Recipient and their support network to explore alternative options other than traditional support models. The Support Coordinator will work closely with the Coordinator Client Services and other team members in providing leadership to other staff and service users.

What we need from you:

• Demonstrate experience in working with people with a disability
• Demonstrate experience and knowledge of supporting people with complex communication and behavioural needs
• Understanding of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and the disability sector
• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills
• Previous experience in support coordination in a community setting.
• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively as a member of a professional team.
• Well-developed time management skills and the ability to prioritise work.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a culturally diverse group.
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously with a high degree of initiative.
• Proficient in the use of computer software: Word, Excel, Internet and email.

What would be great to have?

• Knowledge of client data bases e.g. CareLink Plus
• Preferably a tertiary qualification in relevant health/social sciences
• Knowledge of community resources/professional services which support individuals in the region.
• An ability to speak a community language/s

You should be eligible to work in Australia

annecto is a child safe and equal employment opportunity employer. All employees are required to undergo a National Police Check, a Working with Children Check where necessary, and abide by our Child Safe Policy and Code of Conduct.