CLA is seeking Specialist Support Coordinator and Specialist Support Coordinator (Employment Focused) to work with constituents to achieve their NDIS goals. The Specialist Support Coordinator and Specialist Support Coordinator (Employment Focused) is able to provide all services under the NDIS Support Coordination category, including Psycho-Social Recovery Coaching, Coordination of Supports (Level 2) and Specialist Support Coordination (Level 3).

Specialist Support Coordinator is a full-time position (38 hours / week), on a permanent contract and Specialist Support Coordinator

Specialist Support Coordinator (Employment Focused)  is a full time position (38 hours / week) on a 10 months contract with potential extension according to circumstances.

Remuneration is at a SCHCADS Level 4 (Social and Community Services Pay Scales). There is opportunity to increase your income through inclusion in our salary sacrificing program. The SCHCADS award can be accessed here.

The Support Coordination Team works with people with an intellectual/cognitive disability and/or psychosocial disability to build personal capacity to make decisions and choices about the implementation of all supports in their NDIS plan, including mainstream, informal, community and funded supports.

Social Work or similar degree preferred. New Graduates are encouraged to apply.

Please find attached an application kit containing the following documentation:

• Position Description (Specialist Support Coordinator) and Specialist Support Coordinator (Employment Focused)
• Support Coordination Practice Framework
• Selection Criteria
• Trauma, Vicarious Trauma, Burnout and Self Care Policy and Procedure

Benefits of working in the Support Coordination Team:

• Diverse practice and skill development opportunities through working with NDIS participants with diverse needs and lived experiences.
• Receive day to day practice support and regular formal supervision by a qualified and experienced Social Worker (weekly during first 6 months of employment and monthly thereafter).
• Weekly team meetings for case reflections and team development.
• Comprehensive induction and internal training sessions.
• Mobile Phone.
• Not for profit salary packaging.

Requirements

• Tertiary qualification in social work, human services, or a related discipline.
• Specialised knowledge and/or experience in developmental practice and working with people with an intellectual, cognitive and/or psychosocial disability.
• A comprehensive understanding and skills in the Helping Process, Relational Practice, Trauma-Informed Practice, Crisis Intervention, Capacity Building Framework.
• A commitment to social justice and an ability to use advocacy skills in practice.
• Sound knowledge and skills in working with people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, and the LGBTIQ community.
• Driver’s License and use of own vehicle for work purposes (mileage reimbursed as per SCHADS Award)
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module certificate of completion.
• Yellow Card, Yellow Card Exemption OR NDIS Worker Screening Clearance.
• Blue Card “Working with Children Check”.

Interviews will be offered to suitable candidates and will take place the following week however we reserve the right to interview and potentially fill the position before the application closure date.