Organisation : EACH
Location : Melbourne (SE Suburbs)
Work type : Full-time, Contract/Temporary
Sector : Community Support Services, Disabilities
Salary type : Annual Package
Salary : AU$45 - AU$48 per hour + NFP Salary Packaging + Super
Application closing date : 17 Aug, 2022
About the organisation
At EACH, our vision is for a healthy and inclusive community.
Founded on the vision that everyone is entitled to good health, we’re one of the nation’s leading health and community service providers, offering a broad range of services for over 40 years. Our services include Community Health, Mental Health, NDIS, Counselling, Support for Older Australians, and Family Services.
About the role
About the Specialist Support Coordinator role
- Work arrangements that flex to you including hybrid working arrangements
- Increase your take home pay with Not-for-Profit Salary Packaging of up to $15,900 free income tax per year AND up to $2,650 additional tax-free money to spend towards meals entertainment
- Work from either our Narre Warren or Boronia sites
As part of our growing Regional Support Coordination Team, EACH is seeking a Specialist Support Coordinator to work on a full-time basis until August 2023 (Maternity Leave Cover).
The Specialist Support Coordinator will assist customers with complex needs to build their personal capacity to make decisions and choices about the implementation of all supports in their NDIS plan, including mainstream, informal, community and funded supports. Experience in dual-disability and/or lived experience with a disability or experience caring for someone with a disability will be highly regarded.
Who we’re looking for
We are looking for someone with leadership qualities and experience working in clinical, educational, or community-based disability, mental health, or early childhood intervention services, or related field to join the team.
If you’re an Allied Health Professional or Development al Educator, qualified with a degree, experience working in NDIS and/or complex support teams, enjoy variety in your day, and working closely with other service delivery professionals, then read on!
What you’ll be doing
This specialist role will involve:
- Assisting customers with complex needs to initiate their NDIS plan and develop their skills and confidence to manage their plan independently
- Working with potential customers and new customers to act as the key liaison point for all related services chosen by the individual
- Working alongside mainstream health services including Mental Health and Disability-related services and hospitals
- You will interface with NDIS and mainstream services in a way that demonstrates competency and clarity around navigating all aspects of NDIS.
- Ensuring all services are booked and rostered for customers in a timely way
Who you’ll be working with
You will be joining a supportive and fun Regional Support Coordination team, made up of Specialist Support Coordinators, Level 2 Support Coordinators and Psychosocial Recovery Coaches, who are supported by our Team Leaders.
What we offer
EACH offers all staff benefits by offering:
- Work arrangements that flex to you including hybrid working arrangements
- Providing opportunities to grow and develop
- Professional support and supervision
- Opportunities for internal career progression across QLD, NSW, ACT, and VIC
- Generous Not-for-Profit Salary Packaging of up to $15,900 free income tax per year AND up to $2,650 additional tax-free money to spend towards meals entertainment
- Support through a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program
How to apply
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Please quote in application: Support Coordinator - Specialist via Pro Bono Australia.
Sector: #Community_Support_Services, #Disabilities
