Job description
ABOUT FIGHTING CHANCE & ROLE:
Founded in 2011, Fighting Chance builds and empowers social businesses to create a truly inclusive economy where people with disability have unbridled access to opportunity, dignity, and prosperity. At Fighting Chance, we work towards a vision for a world in which work is accessible for all.
The Support Coordinator must apply highly attentive interpersonal skills, an in-depth understanding of the NDIS, the mainstream, Community, Mental Health and disability sectors, and expertise in time management, planning and administration, to enable each NDIS participant to access the supports and services they need to lead everyday lives, and to reach their personal goals.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Managing a caseload of NDIS participants and delivering tailored and individualised supports based on the persons NDIS plan.
- Identifying and communicating any risks and ensuring that all work is conducted within compliance of relevant laws and standards.
- Adhering to all polices and procedures of Fighting Chance and maintaining a culture of teamwork.
- Conducting initial assessments of participants, interpreting NDIS plans and health information.
- Research and coordinating a range of support to suit each individual participants needs across multiple providers.
- Strengthen the capacity of participants and to support understand NDIS services to them to make informed choices.
- Building and maintaining high quality, professional relationships and working closely with family & support networks.
WHY YOU’LL LIKE US:
We think we have an unbeatable workforce, and so we want to recognise and support our staff. This role with Fighting Chance means you’ll be offered:
- Support Coordination with a difference!
- A purpose-driven and supportive team
- Clinical Supervision and ongoing professional development
- Flexible and blended work environment
- Up to 4 days of extra leave per year to focus on your wellness and health
- Not For Profit salary packaging options up to $15,900 per year to increase your take-home pay by paying less tax!
- A free and confidential phone-based counselling service available to all staff and immediate family members
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:
- A relevant qualification and/or 2+ years previous experience in similar case management/support coordination, or other relevant areas in the disability or similar sector.
- Demonstrated understanding of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and the needs of people with a disability.
- A passion for (and/or experience with) working with people with disability.
- High bandwidth for multi-tasking.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills with a high level of empathy and interpersonal skills.
REQUIRED TO
- Possess the right to work in Australia
- Possess or willing to obtain the new NDIS worker screening check and Working with Children Check
- Possess or willing to obtain Provide First Aid & CPR
- Possess a current unrestricted NSW driver’s licence
- Be available and willing to work on weekends and evenings on occasion.
THE POINT OF EVERYTHING THAT WE DO IS ALWAYS:
- “What’s best for the person?”
- “Yes” is our natural response. We give ideas a chance and find ways to make them happen.
- We are in the business of opportunity, not charity.
- Our staff are the best in the business. They are talented, fresh-minded, and determined to make a difference.
OUR VALUES
- The person is the point
- The power of YES
- A hand up, not a handout
- Unbeatable workforce
- We’re trailblazers
- Where to next?
Our values become the heart of our operations, systems and practices in all areas of the business. They are at the centre of what binds us together as a group.
How to Apply
If this sounds like you please apply today! To be considered for this position please attach a cover letter outlining your suitability to the position, along with your current resume.
