Organisation : breakthru
Location : Melbourne (Cragieburn)
Work type : Full-time
Sector : Mental Health
Salary type : Annual Package
Salary : $60,000 - $70,000
Application closing date : 27 Sep, 2019
About the organisation
We are a dynamic, innovative organisation committed to empowering people to create their own futures. Through the provision of high quality person-centered supports, we enable thousands of people every year to access the supports required for mental health, employment, disability & training needs. Working with us, you will be supporting our customers to achieve their goals and aspirations with the aim of achieving sustainable employment.
About the role
- Full Time position available due to growth!
- 4 weeks annual leave + 5 days individual leave days
- Opportunity for work/life balance
- Based in Northern Melbourne
About us
We are a dynamic, innovative organisation committed to empowering people to create their own futures. Through the provision of high quality person-centered supports, we enable thousands of people every year to access the supports required for mental health, employment, disability & training needs. Working with us, you will be supporting our customers to achieve their goals and aspirations with the aim of achieving sustainable employment.
About the role
As a Specialist Support Coordinator, you will support our customers to achieve their personal goals and to live satisfying lives in our community. Our approach is simple, we focus on the customers choice of supports to achieve their individual goals and ensure they are delivered where the customer prefers.
Key responsibilities include
- Supporting our customers to achieve their goals
- Maintaining budgets and interpreting NDIS plans
- Meeting KPIs
- Maintain & establish links to community
- Promoting independent decision making including choice and control
- Work within the principles of person-centred practice
About you
You are a passionate and dedicated individual who is looking to make a difference in the community. As a people person, you pride yourself on exceptional customer service whilst ensuring customers achieve their goals and aspirations.
You will also be able to clearly articulate and demonstrate:
- Allied heath Registration
- Ability to work in a team & individually
- Ability to build rapport with a diverse range of customers
- Experience working with customers with complex support needs
- Driven, energetic & committed
- Strong communication skills
- Previous social work experience (essential)
- Current driver’s licence (essential)
- Mental Health expertise (desirable)
What we offer
- Flexible working arrangements
- Competitive hourly rate
- Friendly and close-knit team environment
- Supportive & experienced leadership team
This is an exciting opportunity to have a real impact on our customers with a disability. If this sounds like the perfect role for you, APPLY now.
For more information about breakthru, go to www.breakthru.org.au.
Please note: A criminal record check and working with children check will be essential to commence in this role.
How to apply
Applications not allowed for this job listing.
Please quote in application: Specialist Support Coordinator via Pro Bono Australia.
Sector: #Mental_Health