Specialist Support Coordinator

**About us**

The Housing Hub Team - a group of dynamic, passionate, and like minded people - was created to assist people with disability to see the possibilities for a home for themself, have options to choose from, and find the home that is right for them.

Working with us, you’ll have the opportunity to purposefully and professionally incorporate your experience and expertise into your work. We have a shared clarity and commitment to purpose, and we strive to always deliver work of the highest standard. If you are looking for a career where you can make a difference, work with passionate people, have access to salary packaging, and have real opportunities for professional development, we encourage you to join our team.

**Benefits Of Working With Us**

There’s never a dull moment working at Summer Foundation and some of the good bits include:

- Not for profit PBI Salary Packaging of $15,900 + Meals and Entertainment card $2,650
- Above award salaries - we are under the SCHADS Award
- Flexible work arrangements - going into the office for some much needed team time and working from home when you need
- 17.5% annual leave loading - when you take annual leave, you'll be paid a little more
- Employee Assistance Program - free and confidential counselling service for you and close others
- Purchasing additional annual leave is available
- Central CBD location (Hub Customs House)
- Above all, a friendly bunch of humans who are passionate and dedicated to our work

**_People with lived experience of disability are central to what we do, and we encourage and welcome you to apply._**

**About the role**

The Housing Hub is looking for a Specialist Support Coordinator or a Support Coordinator looking to take the next step in their career. The role will support people with disability to understand their housing options and develop quality evidence to be submitted to the NDIA.

We are seeking someone who will put people with disability first, and will respect the housing preferences of those we support. The person will bring both the evidence for a home and living decision and the participant’s stories to life. This role will work towards quality outcomes and be accountable.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Support clients to understand the housing related supports within their NDIS plan
- Maintain high level understanding of eligibility for NDIS Home and Living Supports (including SDA, ILO and SIL)
- Development of high quality documentation in relation to eligibility for funding of supports
- Adherence to database entry and requirements for recording information
- Maintaining current knowledge of legislation regarding the NDIS
- Understanding changes within the NDIS that relate to home and living supports

**Desired Skills and Experience**:
**What experience and skills are we keen for you to have?**
- Experience working with people with disability who have complex needs
- Exceptional writing skills
- An ability to work within a CRM database efficiently
- A valid driver’s licence and vehicle
- NDIS Worker Screening Check

**Desirable**
- Previous experience working as a housing specialist, support coordinator or specialist support coordinator
- Qualification in social work, psychology, occupational therapy or mental health nursing
- Knowledge of the NDIS and legislation underpinning the NDIS
- Understanding of SDA, ILO and SIL
- Confidence to build relationships within the sector

**Requirements**:
**How to apply**

We’re committed to growing and empowering a more inclusive community within Summer Foundation. That’s why we hire diverse teams of people from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.