Ndis Support Coordinator

This is an exciting time to be working at AASS Our team is growing and we are expanding into Northern NSW (Tweed Heads). We are looking for **experienced and driven NDIS Support Coordinators** to come along on this exciting new journey and work collaboratively with our friendly team in Liverpool. This role will initially require working remotely from home until we transition into an office premises local to Tweed Heads. We have a wonderful Team Leader on the grounds already to support and mentor you from your first day.
- **About Us**:_

The Autism Advisory and Support Service (AASS) is an Autism support service which has a multidisciplinary team of therapists and dedicated staff, servicing the south west Sydney area. We are innovative and practical in our approach to providing support and in our work practices. Our dedication to the organisation and our commitment to continuously improving our service, as well as ourselves as individuals, keeps our culture vibrant & energetic.
- **What we offer**:_
- Generous Salary Packaging options (up to $15,900 per year)
- Flexible working hours and conditions (part time and full time work available. Potential for hybrid work arrangements following probation period)
- Generous Annual Leave (up to three additional weeks of annual leave per year)
- Mobile Phone & Laptop provided
- Professional development and networking opportunities including in-house training
- Free onsite parking
- **About the role**:_

The primary purpose of this role is to work collaboratively with participants, their families, service providers and other stakeholders to ensure the implementation of individual NDIS Support plans and achievement of participant goals. You will be responsible for matching participants with community-based, funded and/or mainstream supports to fulfil their individual needs as per individual NDIS plans, whilst providing continuous support and assistance across the timeframe of each plan. You will support the participant to build capacity to achieve greater independence to self-direct their own services and supports.
- **About you**:_

Interested? This may be your next exciting new role if you have:

- A tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline or extensive relevant experience in working in disability services, social work or a similar environment.
- Experience and skills to work competently alongside people, their family and carers in their local community to build their capacity to participate in the community and manage some or all aspects of their plan.
- Experience working with people, their families and carers to identify and access opportunities for education and employment.
- Well-developed communication (both oral and written) skills with the capacity to prepare reports and correspondence in clear and concise language and the ability to assimilate information from other, present information in a manner appropriate to the purpose and audience.
- Demonstrated ability to identify, measure and report on outcomes.
- You have well-developed interpersonal skills with the capacity to liaise effectively with a wide range of customers and service providers.
- Ability to work autonomously and cooperatively as a member of a team.
- Knowledge of the NDIS Act 2013, Disability Act 2006 and other relevant legislation.
- Knowledge of the current trends in service delivery in the community sector, particularly the changing landscape of the disability sector.
- Knowledge of the NDIS Operational Guidelines.
- Experience working in an NDIS environment.
- Must have NDIS Worker Screening Clearance, Working with Children Check Number and current First Aid Certificate.
- **This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Support Coordinator who can work autonomously and committed to going above and beyond for our clients**_

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 22.8 - 38 per week

**Salary**: $34.00 - $39.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Extended annual leave
- Professional development assistance
- Salary packaging
- Work from home

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

Licence/Certification:

- Working with Children Check and NDIS Worker Screening Check (preferred)
- Driver Licence (preferred)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (preferred)

Work Location: In person