Support Coordinator
Service coordinator 3 days a week Surry Hills location
Summary about this job
Aged & Disability Support
Company: ICLA
Location: Sydney
Work type: Part Time
Salary: n\a
Phone: +61-8-2569-7659
Fax: +61-2-4393-7210
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Detail information about job Support Coordinator. Terms and conditions vacancy
About ICLA
Independent Community Living Australia is a community organisation established in 1987. We provide services and supported accommodation options for people with mental health and/or other disabilities. We offer services that are targeted at supporting individuals to achieve their personal goals, increase their confidence, independence and opportunity for social and community connection. Support services can be provided in an individual's home or our accommodation sites.
ICLA is registered with NDIS.
Visit our website for more information on who we are and what we do: http://www.icla.org.au/
About the role
The Support Coordinator will work closely with the Support Coordination team. The role is part-time, 3 days a week with a potential to increase.
Key responsibilities include:
- Engaging with NDIS participants to understand participant's support needs and preferences and assisting participants to choose preferred providers.
- Assisting NDIS participants to achieve their goals through the management and coordination of support and service provision.
- Developing service agreements between NDIS participants and service providers.
- Finding and linking participants to appropriate services, organisations and community.
What we offer
- Award wages
- Shifts according to your availability
- Ongoing training
- Supportive Work Environment
- Great Values and Ethos
Essential Criteria
- You have a proven ability to relate to, and engage with people who have mental health and/or other disabilities
- You have excellent personal and interpersonal communication skills
- You are reliable and are able to work independently and in a team
- You have previous experience working in a similar NDIS role
- A current driver's license
- An up to date Police Criminal Record Check
- A current First Aid Certificate
- Willing to obtain a Working with Children/Vulnerable People Check
How to Apply
Please submit your CV and a Cover letter before 5 pm on Monday 30th July 2018.
Your cover letter should clearly answer the following questions.
1. What is your motivation for applying?
2. What previous experience do you have working with the NDIS?
3. What do you think is the most critical factor in proving support coordination services?
If you have any questions on the role please email [email protected].