Organisation : Merri Health
Location : Australia (Coburg)
Work type : Full-time
Sector : Aged Care & Seniors, Community Support Services, Disabilities
Salary type : Annual Package
Application closing date : 30 Sep, 2019
About the organisation
Your new organisation
At Merri Health, we strive to enrich diverse communities through the provision of quality health care and support services. A career at Merri will see you contributing to a culture that affects change for our clients and the wider community. We are committed to supporting the talent and skills of our employees because we know their capability is the key to our success.
What we offer
You will have the opportunity to work with the National Disability Insurance Scheme, one of the most significant social reforms to occur in Australia. As part of a dedicated and highly motivated team of Support Coordinators with a strong commitment to professional development, you will have the satisfaction of assisting individuals with physical, intellectual and psychosocial disability to expand their horizons and achieve their goals.
We offer a diverse, inclusive and flexible environment which encourages you to bring your whole self to work. As the successful applicant you’ll be joining an organisation where you will be supported to grow, learn and develop your skills to reach your potential.
About the role
Based in Coburg
Full-time position
Fixed Term to October 2020
Your new role
As a Support Cooridnator you will be part of a highly motivated team of staff, utilizing a person centered approach you will work closely with individual NDIS participants and their carers to:
- Enable them to find and choose the right supports and services to meet their needs
- Increase their capacity to understand the NDIS and make the most of their funding
- Link them with appropriate mainstream services
- Establish and maintain links with their local community and turn their goals into achievements
What you’ll need to succeed
To be successful with Merri you will go above and beyond to achieve great results for our clients, the organisation and yourself. We’re looking for individuals with:
- A relevant health or disability related Qualification (Social Work, Nursing or other health related profession) or Certificate IV In Disability
- Experience working with people with physical and or intellectual disability or working with vulnerable people with complex needs
- Understanding in planning, case management, coordination and reviewing for people with complex needs
- Advanced communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work in an activity driven fee for service market
How to apply
Applications not allowed for this job listing.
Please quote in application: Support Coordinator via Pro Bono Australia.
Sector: #Aged_Care_and_Seniors, #Community_Support_Services, #Disabilities
