Build your career with an organization that puts its people first!
Full time opportunity based in Geelong VIC
SCHADS Level 4 ($44.58-$47.97p/h) + Super+ Salary packaging benefits + leave loading
Wellways is committed to reconciliation, lived experience and inclusivity. We strongly encourage and warmly welcome people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, people with a lived experience of mental health and disability and people who identify as LGBTIQA+ to apply. Even if you only meet some of the criteria, we'd love to hear from you.
About the program
Consumer Directed Services (CDS) refers to services which are led by and funded by individual consumers. This includes services such as the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) services, Lifetime Care, My Aged Care services & Community Care. These services provide support, care and access to services and technology for Australians with disabilities as well as their families and carers.
About the role
As a Senior Support Coordinator, you will support your team of Support Coordinators to facilitate access to a variety of services for participants to support them to live a fulfilling and meaningful life in the community.
Key responsibilities:
Delivering consistent growth in support coordination hours delivered each week ensuring service delivery is smooth and KPIs are met
Assisting with the development and review of Person-Centred Behaviour Support Plans, NDIS plans and review
Overseeing participant care quality, risk assessment and safety planning
Identifying key referral pathways into support coordination services and actively engage stakeholders to establish strong referral pathways and generate support coordination business for Wellways
Skills & Experience
Experience and skills working with people living with all disability and or mental health
Effective communication skills with people from a variety of backgrounds, including people from CALD and Indigenous backgrounds.
Prior experience working within a Mental Health, Disability or Community Based organisations
Pre-employment compliance requirements:
Evidence of working rights within Australia
Degree in Social Work, Social Sciences, Psychology, Occupational Therapy or
related discipline
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Current Driver's Licence and the ability to undertake regular travel
Satisfactory National Police Records Check, Working with Children Check and NDIS Workers Screening Check
NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate and 100 Points of ID
Available to participate in out of hours activities, as required, to deliver on key role requirements and outcomes
For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Cassie Huggart on [email protected]
Wellways is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people. Successful applicants must undergo a comprehensive screening process prior to their commencement.
If you'd like to know more about our reconciliation commitment, please visit our website.
