Disability Service Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and overseeing the delivery of services to people with disability to help them achieve their goals and improve their quality of life. Generally, a service coordinator's job description may include:
- Intake Interviews
- Risk Management
- Developing Individualized Support Plans
- Coordinating Services
- Rostering and Shift Notes Review
- Advocating for Individuals
- Monitoring Progress
- Maintaining Records
- Providing Guidance and Support
- Identifying Resources
- Incident Management
- Ensuring Compliance
- Training and Development
- Quality Improvement
Overall, the service coordinator for disability services is responsible for ensuring that individuals with disabilities receive the support and services they need to live a fulfilling life and achieve their goals.
Essential Competencies and Experiences:
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in disability program management
- (assessment, coordination, community linking and budgets) and understanding the care needs of people within the disability sector;
- Commitment to person centred care and quality of care;
- Demonstrated ability to supervise and lead staff;
- Demonstrated ability to plan, co-ordinate and organise own work and work of team members;
- Demonstrated ability to develop a customer service culture amongst staff;
- Ability to maintain professionalism, integrity and confidentiality;
- Proven ability to plan, prioritize, meet deadlines and juggle competing demands, working in a fast paced and flexible environment;
- Strong knowledge of the Disability Services Act 2006 (NSW) and prescribed requirements.
Qualifications:
- Minimum Bachelor Degree in Health related field.
- At least 3 year of experience working with people with disability and with service coordination
- Knowledge of disability-related laws and regulations.
- Demonstrated awareness and understanding of issues confronting; people with disabilities in a home or community setting.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to multitask and manage multiple priorities.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to ethical standards.
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
Security & Compliance Check:
- Current National Police Check
- Working with Children Check
- First Aid certificate and CPR
- NDIS Workers Orientation
- Driver's License and Comprehensive Car Insurance
- CoVid19 Vaccination Certificate
NDIS Learning Modules:
- NDIS Worker's Orientation Module
- NDIS Induction Module
- NDIS - Supporting Effective Communication
- NDIS - Supporting Safe and Enjoyable Meals
- NDIS - COVID19 Infection, Prevention, & Control
- Manual Handling
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $60,000.00 – $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Application Question(s):
- How many years of Rostering experience do you have?
- How many years of Administration experience do you have?
- Do you have previous experience working within the NDIS sector?
- Have you previously worked alongside or supervised Support Workers (SWs) in the disability, aged care, or community services sector?
Work Authorisation:
Work Location: In person
