Rockhampton
Support Coordinator
- Job type:
- Part-time
- Category:
- Support Services
Work with Access Support Coordination in the CQ region to assist clients in achieving greater independence and a higher quality of life!
Access Support Coordination (ASC) are specialists in providing their clients with the right access to supports to accelerate their independence and achieve their goals.
About this opportunity:
The Support Coordinator is responsible for connecting participants with a NDIS Plan to formal and informal services and supports in their community and assisting participants in understanding and reviewing their NDIS plan.
Key responsibilities of this role:
We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures are respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only appreciated – they are essential to our success.
About this opportunity:
The Support Coordinator is responsible for connecting participants with a NDIS Plan to formal and informal services and supports in their community and assisting participants in understanding and reviewing their NDIS plan.
Key responsibilities of this role:
- Build the capacity of the participants to achieve greater independence to self-direct services and support in the long term
- Ensure mainstream services meet their obligations and organisational responsibility
- Provide the participants and the NDIA with reports on outcomes and success indicators, within the agreed reporting frequency
- Oversee the implementation of service agreements for participants including funding capacity
- Assist participants to understand service options and to make decisions in relation to preferred options
- Link participants to service providers, and support participants to obtain quotes and establish service agreements with selected providers
- Ensure evidence is collated to improve client outcomes
- Develop relationships with key community stakeholders & liaise with other statutory bodies and government departments
- Investigate suitable options for service users in the way of recreational, career orientation or accommodation options
- Experience in a Support Coordination role or similar for a minimum of 2 years (specifically with mental health is highly desirable)
- Certificate IV in Disability or other relevant qualification (highly desirable)
- Strong knowledge of local disability community and providers
- An understanding of billable hours in relation to KPI targets
- Basic accounting and budgeting skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Working with Children Blue Card and NDIS Worker Screening/Yellow Card
- Drivers Licence
- Flexible work options – flex day model
- Annual FREE Flu Vaccination
- Academic Study Day Program
- Sonder complete care platform – 24/7 support
- Ongoing learning and development including career growth opportunities
- Corporate Health Care Partners
- Temporary Office Swap – locations across QLD
- Recognition – Employee of the Month, 5 & 10 year Service Awards
- Sanctuary Model of Care framework training
We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures are respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only appreciated – they are essential to our success.