Support Coordinator

**Why Join Us?**

Join a values-driven community service organisation where your work matters. At UnitingSA, we’re dedicated to making a positive impact, and we believe you would be a valuable addition to our team as a NDIS Support Coordinator. You’ll review support plans, conduct client meetings, and engage with service providers to enhance participants’ quality of life. Your role includes advocating for participants, gathering feedback, and maintaining ongoing communication. If you seek a hands-on role in a committed organisation, this is for you

**A glimpse into a week in the NDIS Support Coordinator role**
- **Review Individual Support Plans**: You ensure that the plans align with the goals and aspirations of the participants you support.
- **Conduct Client Meetings**: You meet with new participants to discuss their needs and expectations, building rapport and understanding their unique situations.
- **Engage Stakeholders**: You connect with service providers to explore available supports and develop collaborative partnerships that benefit your participants.
- **Implement Individual Plans**: You work on implementing tailored support plans, ensuring that the services provided align with each participant’s specific needs.
- **Advocate and Mediate**: You address any issues participants encounter with service providers, advocating on their behalf to resolve conflicts effectively.
- **Build Your Network**: You connect with community organisations to expand the resources and support options available for your participants.
- **Maintain Ongoing Communication**: You stay in regular contact with participants, ensuring they feel supported and informed about their options.
- **Document Everything**: You keep accurate records of meetings, participant feedback, and plan adjustments to ensure compliance and maintain quality of service.

**It’s all about you**

We’d love to hear from you if you have:

- **Tertiary Qualification**: A degree in community services, social work, or a related field, plus hands-on experience in community work (essential).
- **NDIS Orientation**: Completed the NDIS Orientation Module (essential).
- **Driver’s Licence**: A current South Australian driver’s licence (essential).
- **Safe Environments Certificate**: A valid Safe Environments for Children and Young People - Through Their Eyes Certificate (essential).
- **Working with Children Checks**: Current DHS Working with Children Check and DHS NDIS Worker Screening Check (essential).
- **Coaching Skills**: Ability to support Participants in skill development and help them achieve their goals.
- **Advisory Skills**: Skills to guide NDIS participants in planning for their futures

**What we offer**:

- **Salary Packaging**: Increase your take-home pay with up to $15,900 in tax-free earnings, plus an extra $2,650 tax-free annually with our Meal and Entertainment Card, and save on vehicle costs with novated leasing options.
- **Leave Loading**: Enjoy a 17.5% leave loading to enhance your holiday pay.
- **Wellbeing Support**: Access our Employee Assistance Programme for professional and personal support, along with discounted health insurance.
- **Career Development**: We prioritise your personal and professional growth through ongoing training opportunities.
- **Flexible Work Environment**: Enjoy a relaxed atmosphere with Casual Fridays.
- **Generous Parental Leave**: Benefit from 16 weeks of paid parental leave during this important life milestone.

**How we work**

UnitingSA simplifies navigation of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) for individuals living with permanent and significant disabilities. As a registered NDIS provider, the organisation offers comprehensive support to maximise NDIS plans.

Services are available across metropolitan Adelaide and Northern Country SA, including supported employment opportunities through Wesley Social Enterprises.

**Let’s have a chat**

If you would like to know more about this role, please reach out to _Lisa Mugford _on _0436 922 020,_ for a confidential discussion.

If you would like to understand this role in more detail, please find a job description attached.

Don’t forget, you don’t need to tick every box