NDIS Local Area Coordinator: Empower Communities

APM Communities; Darwin; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ability to purchase additional leave

Personal development funding

Job summary

APM Group is hiring Local Area Coordinators to support people with disability in the Pialba region. You will assist with NDIS applications, help participants set goals, and connect them with local services to enable better life choices.

You will coach, counsel and build relationships within the community, with emphasis on empathy and inclusivity. This role offers flexible working options and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience and/or lived experience in local disability support.
• Ability to plan with people to achieve goals.
• Knowledge of local community and participation options.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office 365.
• Current Working with Children/Vulnerable People Check.

Responsibilities

• Assist people with disability to apply for NDIS supports.
• Collaborate with participants to develop goals.
• Connect participants to local community supports.
• Support navigation and engagement with the NDIS.
• Improve community knowledge of the NDIS and connect services.
• Meet identified contractual KPIs.

Skills

Relationship building

Empathy

Planning with participants

Community knowledge

MS Office 365

Working with Children

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

APM Group is hiring Local Area Coordinators to support people with disability in the Pialba region. You will assist with NDIS applications, help participants set goals, and connect them with local services to enable better life choices.

You will coach, counsel and build relationships within the community, with emphasis on empathy and inclusivity. This role offers flexible working options and development opportunities.