Ndis Support Coordinator - Penrith, Australia - EmpowerU

EmpowerU

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Penrith, Australia

2 weeks ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

EmpowerU is seeking an experienced Support Coordinator to join our growing team in the Penrith area.

Who We Are:

EmpowerU is a values-based organisation providing individually tailored support services to people with disabilities.

We strive to create strong foundations that enable participants and their families to access opportunities that will assist them to live their best life.

Our Values
Respect - Belonging - Contribution

Celebration
Integrity
Education

Key Responsibilities

With a focus on co-production, empowerment and capacity building, the Support Coordinator will work with participants and their support networks to:

Implement NDIS Plan's within the context of the NDIS framework, mainstream and community services
Identify appropriate services, and work with participants to achieve their goals
Support participants within a personcentred framework with a think outside the box attitude
Build and sustain strong collaborative relationships with government and nongovernment bodies, service providers, allied health professionals, and practitioners
Build participant's capacity to selfdirect, selfadvocate, work with professionals and other supports and manage their lives and their NDIS plan the way they choose
Maintain accurate and up to date case notes on progress via a client information system
Provide required NDIS reports, including progress reports and end of plan reports
Comply with all relevant legislation and codes of conduct
Assessing and managing risk in line with organisational policies and procedures
You will need to be able to work independently and be an active part of EmpowerU wellbeing teams.

Our Team Benefits:

Ongoing training opportunities in a supportive and collaborative team environment and monthly supervision
Wellbeing team model within a small neighbourhood team
Valuesled at every step
Focussed on coproduction
Commitment to wellbeing for the people we support and our team members
Flexible working hours
Staff recognition program

Your Attributes:

Patient, flexible, understanding, and passionate
Think outside the box attitude
Committed to the rights of people with disabilities to live dignified lives
Able to accept responsibility and can work in a team
Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
Experience as a NDIS support coordinator or equivalent
Be able to work from home
Effective time management skills and high level of computer literacy
Lived experience is highly valued

Checks and Clearances

100 Points of identification.
Full Australian working rights.
National Criminal History Record Check
NDIS Worker Screening Check
Working with children check
A valid, unrestricted driver's licence and insured motor vehicle

Selection Criteria

At least 2year experience as an NDIS support coordinator or equivalent.
Sound working knowledge of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), rules and operational guidelines, and experience in coordinating a range of communitybased supports
Demonstrated ability to identify and provide a range of solutions to mitigate challenges, barriers, and risks with a focus on coproduction with participants and stakeholders
Work within a person centred model
Excellent interpersonal skills that value individual and cultural diversity
A strong solution focus and the ability to think creatively outside of the box
A commitment to ethical excellence and EmpowerU's values

Please submit your CV and a cover letter addressing the Selection Criteria

Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time, Casual

Part-time hours: 35 per week

Salary:
$ $45.00 per hour

Benefits: