About the organisation

Jesuit Social Services is a social change organisation working to build a just society where all people can live to their full potential. We reflect on the critical factors shaping our contemporary world; the social, political and economic contexts, and we adapt our practice to work with those most in need.

Since 1977, Jesuit Social Services has provided services to some of the most disadvantaged in our community.

We place a high priority on advocacy and are a leader in policy development and research.

About the program

Jesuit Social Services is a registered provider of Specialist Support Coordination services for the NDIS. We provide specialist support coordination to NDIS participants from diverse backgrounds who are experiencing a range of complex needs, including; living with an intellectual or psychosocial disability, substance misuse, family breakdown, offending behaviour, homelessness, unemployment, trauma, poverty and social exclusion. Due to the complexity of needs being addressed, participants may have a variety of funding streams in addition to their NDIS plan, including the Multiple and Complex Needs Initiative (MACNI), Targeted Care Packages (TCP), and Forensic Disability.

About the role

• Coordinate services across multi-disciplinary teams for NDIS participants.
• Build the capacity of NDIS participants with complex needs, and their support networks, to independently manage their supports and meet their personal goals.
• Facilitate the growth and development of Jesuit Social Services NDIS Support Coordination services.

Competitive remuneration, plus salary packaging benefit, is offered together with ongoing professional and career development as well as opportunities for personal growth.

What Jesuit Social Services can offer you:

• An organisation that lives its values, through its day to day work.
• A welcoming and supportive relational environment.
• A comprehensive Induction and Orientation program.
• Ongoing training and development related to your role.
• Employee assistance program.
• A competitive salary plus salary packaging benefits.
• Generous leave.

About you

This role will suit a candidate with the following skills and experience:

• Tertiary qualification/s and/or relevant experience in field.
• Demonstrated understanding of social justice principles, NDIS Quality and Safeguarding Framework, NDIS Practice Standards, the NDIS Act 2013, and the Disability Act 2006.
• Previous experience of specialist support coordination, complex case management or similar using a person centric, strengths based approach.
• Current working knowledge of local specialist and mainstream services to facilitate meeting participants’ goals.
• Exceptional networking and relationship building skills across a range of stakeholders and disciplines, including superior written and verbal communication skills.

How to Apply

• Upload your resume and cover letter incorporating your responses to the Key Selection Criteria from the attached Position Description.
• For further information please contact Kimberley Malone, Manager Community Development and Support on 0436 293 300.

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and the closing date may be subject to change without notice.

Jesuit Social Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. We celebrate and welcome all people regardless of ethnicity, cultural background, age, gender, sexuality, disability or religious affiliation.

We strongly encourage applications from all community members including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, people with a disability, people of culturally diverse backgrounds and working parents.

Jesuit Social Services is a Child Safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.