Support Coordinator

• Experienced Support Coordinator – full time role based in Wangaratta
• Develop and implement support plans for participants, provide person-centred support  
• Manage NDIS budgets and assist participants to achieve their goals.

About the role

Are you passionate about empowering individuals to achieve their goals and live fulfilling lives? We are seeking a dedicated Support Coordinator to join our Disability Services team in Wangaratta. In this role, you will work collaboratively with participants, families, carers, and service providers to help individuals navigate the NDIS and access the supports they need.

About you

You are an experienced Support Coordinator with strong knowledge of the NDIS. In this role, you'll work closely with participants to build their capacity, connect them with essential services, and support them in achieving their goals. You will advocate on behalf of clients, develop tailored support plans, and ensure all services meet quality standards and compliance requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with participants, informal supports, and stakeholders to deliver person-centered support.
• Provide coaching and guidance to help participants navigate the NDIS and community resources.
• Organise and facilitate meetings with participants, families, and service providers.
• Monitor budgets and ensure services align with participants' plans and goals.
• Respond to service gaps or crises, coordinating immediate interventions as needed.

Essential

• Relevant industry experience and a relevant qualification in disability or community services
• Strong knowledge of NDIS, Disability Act and other relevant legislation
• Demonstrated experience in identifying, measuring and reporting on client and program outcome's
• Ability to work autonomously and cooperatively as a member of a team and manage and prioritise competing demands
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain positive professional relationships with stakeholders.  Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Current NDIS Screening Clearance and Working with Children's

Desirable

• Experience working in a NDIS environment

If you have the skills and passion required for this diverse role, please APPLY NOW we would love to hear from you.    We offer a competitive salary and Not for Profit Salary Packaging and staff benefits. 

What we offer 

• A collaborative and energetic team environment 
• Excellent salary packaging benefits
• A competitive salary
• Ongoing professional development
• A positive and supportive workplace culture 
• Employee Assistance Program

About us:

VMCH are a Catholic not-for-profit organisation, providing services including affordable housing, residential aged care, retirement living, community and disability services and specialist education to 7,600 people across Victoria. We operate in over 50 locations, have 3,300+ employees and over 600 volunteers maintaining our 24/7 service to vulnerable people across Victoria.

Here at VMCH our services are as diverse as the people we support. As a for-purpose organisation, love, joy, hospitality, and courage aren't just words to us, they guide us in everything we do. While we've been around for over a century, we're always moving forward. We stay true to who we are by supporting people and families to live their best lives, providing a place to call home and spaces to learn and grow.

If you meet the above criteria and are passionate about making a positive difference in people's lives, we would love to hear from you.

 To work at VMCH, you will be required to supply proof of work rights, relevant qualification, NDIS Screening Check, and NDIS Orientation Certificate, Working with Children's, and current Victorian Drivers Licence.

We do not accept unsolicited resumes, emails and phone calls from recruitment agencies.