• Must have prior psycho-social Support Coordinator experience within NDIS
• This position reports to Regional Director
• Job Type: Permanent part time [minimum 20 hours per week]
• Expected Start Date: ASAP
• SCHADS award rates and benefits are applicable for the right candidates

The Co-operative Life specialises in Psychosocial Support Services and we are dedicated to working with vulnerable people and making sure that they don’t slip through the cracks.

We are growing and currently have a Support Coordinator vacancy in Sydney working with and supporting participants to achieve their NDIS plan goals. This is an opportunity to join the Co-operative Life supporting individuals living with Mental Health conditions to lead meaningful lives.

In your role as a Support Coordinator, you will be responsible for connecting people who have a National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Support Plan to access a range of supports. This is an opportunity to join the Cooperative Life supporting individuals living with Mental Health conditions to lead meaningful lives.

Join us today and be a part of a dedicated and supportive NDIS provider that genuinely wants to make a difference.

The role duties:

As a Support Coordinator, you will deliver high-quality transition support for people living with varying circumstances and levels of complexity. You will match participants with community-based and/or mainstream programs to fulfil their individual needs as per individual NDIS plans, whilst providing continuous support and assistance across the time-frame of each plan.

Professional Skills and Experience:

The successful candidate must have a good understanding of NDIS Support Coordination

• Relevant tertiary qualification and/ or extensive experience in psycho-social support co-ordination
• Knowledge and understanding of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and the disability sector
• Min 2 years of previous NDIS Support Coordination experience
• Highly organised, strong time management skills, stress-resilient
• Knowledge and ability to use Excel and have strong budgeting purposes
• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to work and communicate effectively with participants, their families, allied health professionals, community agencies and other professionals
• Ability to work in a very busy environment, work independently and as a part of a team
• Valid Australian Driver’s Licence and car
• Current NDIS Screening / Criminal History Check (cleared within the last 12 months)
• Empathy and the ability to build strong relationships
• Experience in mental health, physical and intellectual disabilities and also aged care home support.
• Demonstrate experience in the documentation: Individual plans, risk management, incidents, daily case notes, staff reviews, performance management plans and reporting.

Interpersonal skills and experience:

• Demonstrated capacity to collaborate as part of a diverse team and work autonomously.
• High level of stress resilience and emotional intelligence.
• Demonstrated ability to solve problems and use initiative.
• Strong communication skills and demonstrated flexibility in methods of alternative and augmentative communication, particularly being able to use active listening skills.
• Highly organised with excellent time management skills. Crisis management experience required

Conditions of Employment:

• Terms and conditions of employment will be based on the Social, Community, Home Care, and Disability Services Industry Award 2010
• Meeting clients and commuting will be part of the job routine
• Some on-call work or after-hours work may be required in this position
• This position will require work with vulnerable or at-risk clients. The support coordinator is expected to follow TCL’s WHS procedures and Mandatory Reporting obligations at all times in order to ensure the safety of staff and customers
• A strong focus on work-life balance which means flexible working hours

If you possess knowledge and understanding of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and the disability sector, and want to be a part of a dedicated and supportive NDIS provider that genuinely wants to make a difference, then submit your updated resume by clicking Apply Now.