Summer Foundation is teaming up with OnSide in a pilot project to support the development of high quality evidence that supports NDIS participants to reach their housing goals. Focusing on the development of SDA evidence, this new team within the Summer Foundation will deliver a much needed service to participants, that of expert knowledge and experience in SDA!

OnSide is a dedicated Support Coordination provider operating across Melbourne and South East Queensland. OnSide employs over 35 support coordinators who together, support over 1,000 NDIS participant to thrive.

ABOUT SUMMER FOUNDATION

Established in 2006, the key aim of the Summer Foundation is to change human service policy and practice related to young people in nursing homes.

The Summer Foundation utilises a range of strategies to influence health, housing, aged care and disability service policy and practice related to this target group.

Our housing strategy and focus has meant our team have been sector experts on disability housing including Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA). What we know is that SDA and ILO are specialist areas and to get outcomes that align to eligibility and preference, it takes experience and expertise. We now hope to provide people with disability our expertise in relation to service.

If you are looking for a career where you can make a difference, work collaboratively with committed and passionate people and have real opportunities for professional development, we encourage you to join our team.

Our workplace

We have staff working all across Australia, however our head office is located in Box Hill, Victoria. To meet some of our staff and watch a short clip about our organisation, please go to: https://www.summerfoundation.org.au/about-us/who-we-are/

The Summer Foundation has flexible and supportive work practices. We encourage and welcome people with lived experience of disability to apply.

THE ROLE

We are looking for a full time 12 month contract Specialist Support Coordinator (can be based in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide or Perth) with qualifications in either Psychology, Occupational Therapy, Social Work, or Mental Health Nursing.

This role will lead the newly developed Support Coordination team within the organisation and will play a key role in the outcomes of this pilot project.

We are seeking someone who will put people with disability first, and will respect the housing preferences of those we support. Providing evidence in support of someone’s eligibility for SDA is a niche area and we are looking first and foremost for someone who has exceptional writing skills in order to bring both the evidence and the participant’s stories to life. This role will work to accountable deadlines and will have to be efficient as well as effective.

The role will support people with disability to understand housing options, develop quality documentation and to support participants with NDIS processes in relation to the above.

This is a great opportunity to join our team and receive expert knowledge and know-how from a team of people who are the leaders in housing for NDIS participants.

Our workplace provides the flexibility to work from home with some office based work required.

You will need

• Qualification in Psychology, Occupational Therapy, Social Work, or Mental Health Nursing
• Experience working with people with disability who have complex needs
• Exceptional writing skills
• An ability to work within a CRM Database efficiently (salesforce)
• A Valid driver’s licence and vehicle
• NDIS Worker Screening Check

Desirable

• Previous experience working as a Support Coordinator or Specialist Support Coordinator
• Knowledge of NDIS and legislation underpinning the NDIS
• Understanding of Specialist Disability Accommodation, Individualised Living Options and Supported Independent Living (desired)
• Confident to build relationships within the sector
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Google Drive
• Ability to build relationships with other team members
• Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills
• Organised and able to meet deadlines
• Adaptable to changing environments

If you’re passionate about quality housing for people with disability, can bring a person’s stories to life and want to work with the best in the sector, this job is for you.

What we Offer

There is never a dull moment working at this incredible organisation. We offer salary packaging, above award wages, and great flexibility. We encourage the best of the best to apply to join this team and make a difference.

Please apply in full on our website by clicking Apply Now below.

People living with disability are encouraged to apply. Lived Experience is valued by our organisation and looked upon favourably.

Summer Foundation is an equal opportunity employer, we know that strength comes with diversity and encourage applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability.

A position description is attached.