• Hiring across all Autism Abilities' locations: Regional Vic & Metro Melbourne
• Home-based, some local travel may be required
• Multiple casual positions available
• Opportunity to develop into a permanent role

ABOUT US

Autism Abilities is an NDIS registered service providing NDIS Support Coordination and Specialist Support Coordination services. As an autism specific service, we understand that the needs of each person on the spectrum are as individual as they are. This knowledge informs and inspires us in our work every single day.

We are a truly values-driven organisation and our core values are at the heart of the way we work and what we do every single day. Read more about our core values on our website.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are currently looking for exceptional individuals to provide first class Support Coordination and Specialist Support Coordination services for a caseload of up to 15 - 25 autistic people and their loved ones. This will include working with participants to understand their unique circumstances, strengths and barriers, and to support their engagement with a range of services which will allow them to live life well.

What we offer

This is an exciting time to join a values driven organisation with ambitious plans. Making Autism Abilities a great place to work is an integral and ongoing part of our strategic plan, which means you can expect:

• Flexible work arrangements – our coordinators work from home and connect regularly as a team both online and face-to-face. In 2022 we have opened our first Autism Abilities centre – a place to meet with our participants, be more visible within our community and connect, learn and work together as a team
• Regular supervision and heaps of support – individual case consults available each day, weekly group case conferences, peer support opportunities and quarterly supervision – at AA we work hard to ensure everyone is connected and supported
• Learning and development focus – an annual individual training budget for your personal and professional development to use as you choose; regular team meetings with internal & external PD sessions, subscription access to industry online learning platforms and more
• Remuneration – we currently have opportunities for casual employment with an opportunity to work toward part-time or full-time contracts. We offer excellent hourly rates plus super and benefits in accordance with the Social Community Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award [SCHADS] 2010 – level 4+ according to qualifications, skills & experience.
• Amazing culture and supportive team – Autism Abilities is a team of dedicated and caring NDIS professionals with an amazing and supportive culture.

what we're looking for

Autism Abilities is seeking only the highest standard of professionals with the right skills and experience to offer level 2 and/or level 3 support coordination services to autistic people. It is important to have thorough, detailed knowledge of the NDIS and support coordination activities as well as knowledge and understanding of autism which may or may not include lived experience.

NDIS experience in Support Coordination or LAC/NDIS Planner role is required, and an understanding and/or lived experience of autism is highly regarded. The ideal candidate will already have a strong foundation for this work from tertiary studies and professional experience, but will also bring a growth mindset and a desire to keep learning and developing in this space.

next steps

Please see the attached full Job Description for full details, and direct any queries to Jon Durbridge at [email protected] using the subject line: NDIS Support Coordinators / Specialist Support Coordinators - Multiple Locations enquiry via EthicalJobs or on 0412 177 723 - all genuine enquiries are welcome.

Note - this is an active recruitment drive, applications will be assessed as they are received and we will close applications when the positions have been filled so please submit your application immediately.

Thank you for your interest in Autism Abilities.