Support Coordinator

**Make a positive impact on the lives of participants with a disability**:

- **Great work life balance - full time, hybrid work model**:

- **Full-time permanent role**:

- **Experienced support coordinators and entry level applicants welcome to apply**:

- **Based in Sydney, NSW - office, home and community based**

**About Aspect Individual and Community Services (ICS)**:We deliver** **a flexible and broad range of early intervention, allied health and support services across NSW, ACT, Victoria, and South Australia. Aspect ICS staff work with individuals on the autism spectrum, their families and carers to build practical skills, increase knowledge and opportunities, and encourage positive and meaningful relationships in their community.

**About this role**: You will provide coordination and transition supports for Autistic children, young people and adults on NDIS plans throughout NSW and Victoria. The role actively supports participants, families and/or carers to identify and coordinate Individual Funding Packages under the NDIS to meet their goals, individual circumstances and level of complexity. Click here to view the Position Profile.

**Key responsibilities include**:

- Research, coordinate and manage a range of supports to suit individual needs across multiple providers
- Work collaboratively with key stakeholders to ensure effective coordination of service delivery and develop effective linkages for the achievement of each participant’s NDIS goals
- Advocate for participants in all interactions of service coordination
- Empower participants to exercise choice and control to access a range of formal and informal mainstream and community based supports by identifying opportunities for innovative service delivery

**Skills, experience and qualifications**:

- Tertiary qualifications in Social Sciences, health or other relevant professional field or a diploma in Disability Services studies
- Two years of experience working with people with a disability
- Demonstrated experience in interpreting and implementing NDIS plans
- Experience working with people living with a disability who may require additional support with their communication or cultural needs
- An understanding of the NDIA, the Disability Services Act and standards and Child Protection Legislation
- Thorough understanding of the issues facing people on the autism spectrum within the Australian context
- Well developed problem solving skills and ability to respond in crisis situations
- Networking skills to grow knowledge of the local service environment including funded and non-funded services
- Proficient computer and administration skills
- Driver’s licence valid in Australia
- NDIS Worker Screening Check clearance for paid employment
- Current NSW Working with Children Check for paid employment

Completion of the mandatory NDIS Worker Orientation Module ‘Quality, Safety and You’ is also required. If you have not already completed the module, click here to access it. You may also be required to provide international police clearance.

**What we offer**:As a Public Benevolent Institution (PBI), Aspect employees receive tax-effective salary packaging opportunities including** $15,899 each year tax free**. This means you can increase the value of your take-home pay. This role is covered by the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award (SCHADS) and is starts from Level 3.1 - $34.04 per hour + superannuation depending on qualifications and experience.

We focus on providing a positive work and learning environment for staff. Click here for a summary of some of the benefits you can access when working at Aspect

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.

The COVID-19 Vaccination is a condition of employment for all staff in Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect). The minimum requirement is 2 doses of a COVID-19 vaccine unless otherwise exempted. As part of the recruitment/interview process Aspect will verify your vaccination status.

**Enquiries should be directed to**: Stephanie Soans, Adult Community Services, State Manager, 0403 945 079.

**_ Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) is committed to providing an environment free from abuse, neglect and exploitation of the people we support._**

**_ Aspect is committed to providing an autism friendly workplace and supporting an inclusive and diverse workforce. It is through this commitment that we encourage and welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply._