Active Inclusion Coordinator

**Part Time / Fixed Term to 30 June 2025**

**Classification: GO3 ($75,550.37FTE** +** Superannuation)**

Are you a dynamic and community-focussed individual looking to work in a role where you can plan and deliver social inclusion programs for people living with disability?

If your answer was yes, we would love to hear from you

**What you’ll be doing**

We are seeking a passionate team member in the role of **Active Inclusion Coordinator **to work within our National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) funded programs. This role is Part-Time at 0.6FTE with the successful applicant working Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays with the opportunity for additional hours on weekends.

The Active Inclusion Coordinator plans and delivers NDIS funded social support groups, as well as other social inclusion programs and activities that support people with disability to increase their connections with community in alignment with their goals. Your key accountabilities will include:

- Plan and deliver social inclusion programs for people with disability in consultation with participants that maximise independence, build capacity, promote community inclusion and adhere to relevant legislation and Standards.
- Provide support to participants using a person-centred approach to encourage active involvement in activities, support achievement of goals and build community capacity.
- Maintain and regularly review participant records and information using person-centred methodology and tools.
- Recruit, induct, train and provide ongoing coordination and support for volunteers and contractors including delegation of work to meet program and organisational requirements.
- Ensure all information captured is recorded in a timely and accurate manner in accordance with the NDIS Practice Standards, guidelines and legislation.

**What you’ll bring to the role**

We are looking for someone with relevant qualifications and/or experience in the disability support field.

In addition you will bring:

- Demonstrated experience in developing, planning and facilitating community programs and activities for people with disability designed to facilitate capacity building and community connection and inclusion.
- Understanding of the principles of person-centred practice, active support and dignity of risk.
- Sound understanding of social role valorisation, the social model of disability and equity principles.
- Ability to build positive and professional relationships with target client group and wider team.
- Commitment to the rights and personal development of people with a disability.

This position requires a National Police Check and NDIS Worker Screening Clearance. The successful applicant must satisfy or be willing to satisfy these requirements as part of the recruitment process.

**What’s in it for you**

It's important to us that you are the right fit to join our team, but it's just as important that this is the right place for you. The City of Playford places the community at the heart of everything we do and are committed to ensuring our workforce is representative of the community we serve.

We provide a supportive and collaborative environment where employees feel engaged and connected to the work of the organisation, to each other, and the community.

Employee benefits include flexible working conditions, health and wellbeing hub and professional learning development opportunities.

And best of all, a real opportunity to make a difference in our community

**Ready to apply?**

**Applications close 12pm on Thursday, 10 October 2024.**

Still have questions? Please contact Amy Godfrey, **Manager - Connection & Inclusion**, on **08 8256 0224.**

We value inclusion and diversity in the workplace. People with lived experience of disability are encouraged to apply. If you require any reasonable adjustments to ensure a positive, barrier free recruitment process, please refer to the Manager's contact details above. Any information provided will be kept confidential and will only be used to support your access to fully participate in the recruitment process.