Disability Support Specialist

2 weeks ago

Port Pirie, Australia Country & Outback Health Full time

Country & Outback Health is a not-for-profit organisation focused on building healthier and happier communities. We deliver a diverse range of mental health, allied health, addiction support, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health, NDIS services as well as support services for Young People within our headspace centres.

This role offers a great work-life balance with flexible arrangements available, including full-time, part-time, job share or school hours.

About the Role
  • We are seeking an experienced Disability Support Coordinator to provide individualised support to people who live with disability (including psycho-social disability) to maximise the usage and positive outcomes of their National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) plan.
  • You will work with participants and their families to identify and progress towards goals, build independence, strengthen formal and informal networks, and link participants with relevant local services and supports.
  • The ideal candidate will use recovery-orientated principles to facilitate participant choice and control, promoting self-determination, and building capacity to manage their plans and supports.

What You Will Need

  • A completed Certificate IV in Mental Health/Disability/Peer Work or equivalent experience working in the mental health/disability sector.
  • Excellent information management and technology skills, including experience with electronic client/customer management systems and familiarity with Microsoft Office.
  • Strong communication skills, particularly with clients, their family, friends, and carers that may be experiencing distress, and ability to communicate ideas and information effectively.

Your Benefits

  • A supportive working environment with a great team.
  • A competitive salary package in recognition of your qualifications and experience: $78,228 – $83,824 per annum pro-rata.
  • Five weeks annual leave plus paid cultural leave.
  • Salary packaging to increase take-home pay.
  • Choice of location: Port Pirie, Port Lincoln, Port Augusta, or Whyalla.

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