Support Coordination Assistant

Seeking flexible conditions + Salary packaging + Friendly teams?
- Looking for a rewarding career?
- Want to make a difference in people's lives?

**Hey there**

Do you want to make a difference? Do you want to join an organisation that is putting people at the centre of everything it does?

At Focal, we believe that people with disability are the experts of their own lives. We are looking for someone special to join us as a support coordination assistant as we strive to make a difference in people's lives every day.

**Meet your New Tribe**

Focal's team is made up of people who care about helping others achieve their dreams and goals. Its about the positive impact they have on our client’s lives. And, like you, they're looking for an opportunity to grow both personally and professionally. If this sounds like you too, we want to hear from you

For those we support, it’s all about building their capacity to exercise choice and control. We work alongside each participant as advocates - to help them maximise and implement all the supports in their plan including informal, mainstream, community, formal and funded supports.

**Staff Benefits and Culture**

Focal offers a supportive environment where everyone can thrive and everyone's voice is heard - even yours You will join and be supported by a team of passionate people, and have access to networking opportunities that will help you grow your career in ways you never imagined.

Focal staff have access to a range of benefits, including but not limited to the following:

- Employee Assistance Program - a free and confidential phone-based counselling service available to all staff and immediate family members
- Increase your take-home pay - we offer salary packages up to $15,900 per annum plus further meals and entertainment benefits
- Flexible working arrangements where you can work between your home and our Brisbane or Ipswich based office

**About the Role**

As a Support Coordination Assistant, you are positively impacting people's lives every day. You be supported by a team of passionate people and have access to training and development opportunities that will help you grow your career in ways you never imagined.

Focal is looking for someone who is ready to expand their horizons. We are looking for someone who wants to provide individualised support to participants with disabilities and/or mental illnesses who are enrolled in the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).

You will be provided with structured training during your initial 12-month term contract.

**Essential Requirements**:
Our ideal Support Coordination Assistant will have well developed interpersonal and communication skills, as the role will see you work closely participants and their families. You will also demonstrate sound organisational skills and have a high level of attention-to-detail. Ideally you will have:

- Qualifications and / or significant experience working with the community and people with disabilities from diverse cultures and backgrounds
- Previous support co-ordination experience working with people with a disability or mental health diagnosis and stakeholders
- Demonstrated experience meeting relevant legislation including upholding privacy and confidentiality
- Demonstrated time management and organisational skills
- Strong networking and influencing skills a plus
- Current NDIS Worker Screening Clearance Card or willingness to obtain one
- Current Blue Card or willingness to obtain one
- Fully vaccinated against COVID-19
- Current National Police Certificate (issued within the last 90 days)
- Current driver’s license and access to a reliable, registered, comprehensively insured vehicle