Support Coordinator – Permanent Full Time
Including You
Melbourne – Mill Park - Northern Suburbs
Social and Community Services
Full Time
About the Organisation
Since 2015, Including You has grown into an organisation focused on supporting individuals and their families navigate the NDIS system. Including You provides supports across Metro Melbourne, the Goulburn Region of Regional Victoria, and South East Queensland. We offer a wide range of services to people with a disability so they can achieve their NDIS goals to cultivate meaningful experiences, independence, and satisfaction.
At Including You, our Support Coordinators personalise their approach for all participants who have varied abilities and needs. A Support Coordinator's goal is to promote participant choice and control and foster their independence through areas such as skill development and support networking.
Key Responsibilities
* Work with NDIS participants, families, and other stakeholders to implement, monitor, and review NDIS plans;
* Support implementation of all supports in the plan, including informal, mainstream, community, and funded supports;
* Connect participants with both formal and informal supports to improve their quality of life;
* Practice ethically and customer-focused to provide support to participants to achieve their goals;
* Maintain timely and accurate record keeping ensuring accountability and service efficiency.
Skills and Experience
* Effective time management and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines;
* An understanding of the NDIS and its impact on the lives of people with a disability;
* An ability to assess and respond to individual needs;
* The ability to communicate effectively with a diverse range of people to build trust and develop rapport;
* Familiarity with local services, organisations, and other opportunities within the general community;
* Ability to use Microsoft Office software.
Prior to an offer of employment, the successful candidate will be required to complete:
NDIS Screening
You MUST have an NDIS worker screening clearance check before commencing work. You will also be required to undertake the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission’s free online Worker Orientation Module and Induction Module prior to commencing.
Working with Children's Check
You MUST have a valid Working with Children's Check before you commence work. The check must be an employee check, not volunteer.
Including You and their staff are committed to child safety, equality, and inclusion. We are committed to safeguarding and have zero tolerance towards Child Abuse and Harm. We take seriously our responsibility to ensure the safety and well-being of all children, young people, and adults we support. Only applicants with Australian Working Rights should apply.
Including You is a Diverse, Cultural, Equal Opportunity, and Child Safe Organisation.
How to Apply
Please press the “Apply” button and include your Resume and Cover Letter. For more information, please visit our website at www.includingyou.com.au.
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