Support Coordinator NDIS
Community health service NDIS support coordinator 12 week contract. IMMEDIATE START
Summary about this job
Psychology, Counselling & Social Work
Company: Austra Health
Location: Melbourne
Work type: Full Time
Salary: $40 - $45 p.h. + Super + Weekly pay
Phone: +61-8-8754-7982
Fax: +61-7-8196-4413
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Detail information about job Support Coordinator NDIS. Terms and conditions vacancy
- Large NFP, great location, north of the city
- Locum role, casual loading weekly pay at over $40 /hr
- Promote independence for NDIS participants
About the company
Our client are a NFP provider of individualised support within the scope of disability across Victoria. They are a well-established organisation with significant experience in the NDIS and disability sector which focus on providing a tailored service for each person and each of their unique needs. The client also encourages connectivity with the community and promotes greater choice for the individual inline within their NDIS plan. The client also inspires a greater focus on learning and cooperation with its staff and volunteers.
About the role
The primary aspect of the role is to work within a larger team to assist NDIS participants to greater control and choice within each of their NDIS plans and to include a larger engagement within the greater community. The Support Coordinator will be responsible for assessing progress, promote best practice approaches, write activity and development reports and actively encourage participant engagement.
What we are looking for
This is genuinely a great opportunity to be part of a supportive team that values promotion of choice within the NDIS sector and encourages participant involvement within the greater community. We are looking for:
- At least two years prior experience in working with NDIS
- NDIS participant encouragement toward goal setting, upskilling and control for NDIS supports
- Assess, plan and write up reports and case notes based on activity from individuals with complex needs
- Proficiency with report writing and literacy with computers essential
- Ability to engage, motivate and coach disabled individuals with variety of complex needs
- Individuals with extensive communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent time manage skills
- Promote best practises in line with NDIS legislation and framework, and ensure funding is fully utilised for participant
- Undertake any further reasonable tasks under client
- A qualification in Social Work, Nursing or Allied health would be preferred
- A current drivers licence
- A current working with children check
- National Police check
Ideal but non- essential
- Previous experience in the community health sector and within the NDIS
- Experience in coaching
- An understanding of the NDIS and challenges faced by those with a disability
- Ability to speak a second language
This is a great time to join an organisation that are leaders in the provision of NDIS and Disability services. The team are great, supportive, friendly and inclusive which is great to see in an environment that can sometimes be challenging.
To submit your application in strict confidence, click the 'apply' button. If you require further information, please contact Harry Danilis on 03 9864 6001.
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