Organisation : Participate Australia
Location : Sydney (Croydon)
Work type : Contract/Temporary
Sector : Disabilities
Salary type : Annual Package
Application closing date : 14 Apr, 2017
About the organisation
About the role
Participate Australia is a dynamic disability support organisation. We are looking to appoint a senior coordinator for NDIS supports on a 12-month full time contract.
newly created role
includes relationships, sector research and collaboration
recognised and respected industry leader
Inner West Sydney location
A competitive package will be based on qualifications and experience. As a Public Benevolent Institution, employees receive tax-effective salary packaging opportunities including a tax-free component each year.
The Role
Reporting to the Executive Manager, Support, you will support participants, their family and carers in identifying and connecting with appropriate providers of supports with a view to overcoming barriers, developing skills and achieving the objectives of their NDIS Plan.
Your primary role will be to:
assist participants in successfully coordinating their support needs and in achieving objectives of their NDIS plan;
complete support coordination within agreed timeline;
provide advice to participants and their carers on the evolving environment of the NDIS;
set up a structured approach to support coordination, including a repository of relevant resources;
research and identify providers and other relevant stakeholders and build strong working relationships;
prepare reports, monitor expenditure and complete all associated administrative work.
We are seeking a candidate with:
minimum of three years’ experience in the coordination of disability supports (e.g. local area coordination, Ability Links, front-line coordination etc.), ideally in an NDIS environment, or lived experience in disability;
ability to read and understand support plans, or develop a support plan where it is missing;
ability to research autonomously and experience in information gathering and networking ;
demonstrated proficiency in the use of the MS Office suite;
demonstrated experience in maintaining records and written reports.
How to apply
Applications not allowed for this job listing.
Please quote in application: Senior Coordinator, NDIS Support via Pro Bono Australia.
Sector: #Disabilities