Disabilities Services Officer

Rashi Joshi; Perth; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Our Support Coordination team helps participants make the most of their NDIS plans by connecting them with the right services, providers and resources. The successful applicant will assist participants in understanding and implementing their plans to achieve their goals.

You will work closely with individuals to identify needs, explore options, establish service agreements, and promote independence over time.

Qualifications

• Diploma or higher qualification in a relevant field.
• At least one year of work experience in accredited residential care or disability care.

Responsibilities

• Help participants understand their NDIS plan and funding allocations
• Coordinate with service providers and community resources
• Assist with problem-solving and overcoming barriers to accessing services
• Encourage independence and informed decision-making
• Liaise with government bodies and community groups about resources

Skills

NDIS plan understanding

Provider coordination

Communication with participants

Problem-solving

Education

Diploma or higher qualification

Job description

Our Support Coordination services are designed to help participants make the most of their NDIS plans by connecting them with the right services, providers, and resources to achieve their goals. The successful applicant will assist participants in understanding and implementing their NDIS plans effectively. Our team works closely with individuals to identify their needs, explore available support options, and establish service agreements with providers. We focus on building participants’ capacity to manage their supports independently over time.

Tasks

• Helping participants understand their NDIS plan and funding allocations
• clients and assessing the nature and extent of difficulties
• Connecting with service providers and community resources
• Coordinating different supports to ensure seamless service delivery
• Assisting with problem-solving and overcoming barriers to accessing services
• Encouraging independence and informed decision-making
• Assessing community need and resources for health, welfare, housing, employment
• Interviewing, training and other facilities and services
• Supporting families and providing education and care for children and disabled persons in adult service units, group housing and government institutions
• Liaising with community groups, welfare agencies, government bodies and private businesses about community issues and promoting awareness of community resources and services

You should be able to demonstrate the following qualifications to be considered:

• Relevant Diploma or higher qualification plus at least one year of work experience in an accredited residential care or disability care program setting.