Support Coordinator

Seeking Flexible conditions + Salary Packaging Benefits + Friendly Team?
- Looking for a rewarding career based out of Brisbane or Ipswich?
- Wanting 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 coordinator as we strive to make a difference in people's lives every day.

**Meet your New Team**

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 Coordinator, you'll make a real difference in people's lives every day. You will 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 is looking for someone who is ready to take the next step in their career. 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).

We know that every person is unique, so your support will be tailored specifically to each individual's needs.

**_Essential Requirements:_**

Our ideal Support Coordinator will have well developed interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to network with local service providers. You will also demonstrate sound organisation and have a high level of attention-to-detail, ideally you will have:

- Certificate IV in Disability / Mental Health or other higher qualifications in human services
- Previous experience working with people with a disability or mental health diagnosis
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience with meeting legislative requirements including strict adherence to privacy and confidentiality
- Experience designing and managing client plans independently
- Keep abreast of current NDIS legislation, rules and operational guidelines (including NDIS Quality and Safeguarding Commission, NDIA and other relevant peak bodies)
- Demonstrated organisational and time management skills
- Goal driven and consistently meets deadlines and key performance indicators
- Current NDIS Worker Screening Check or willingness to obtain one
- Current Paid 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