NDIS Support Coordinator - Hybrid Work & Growth

Uniting; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $18,550

Comprehensive induction training

Referral bonus

Travel entitlements

Professional growth

Inclusive work environment

Job summary

Uniting NSW.ACT is seeking a Support Coordinator to assist participants with decision making and accessing supports under the NDIS.

You will be based across North Parramatta, Leichhardt and Campbelltown sites with hybrid work options and strong focus on participant-centred planning.

The role offers SCHADS Level 4.1 pay, salary packaging up to $18,550, and opportunities for professional growth in a supportive, inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Diploma or higher tertiary qualifications in disability/community services/social sciences/allied health and equivalent knowledge/experience.

Responsibilities

• Explore mainstream, community, advocate, informal and NDIS provider options with participants so they are engaged in the decision making of choices and options available.
• Support participants to establish their MyID account, navigate the NDIS Portal, negotiate services to be provided and support participants to establish service agreements with providers of their choice.
• Negotiate services and prices as part of any quotable supports as decided by the participant.
• Arrange any relevant assessments to determine the nature and type of funding required (e.g. complex home modifications).
• Liaise with Plan Managers on funding, support types, payments etc. where relevant.
• Link participants to mainstream and/or community services (e.g. housing, education, transport, health) as required.
• Strengthen and enhance participants capacity to coordinate supports, self-direct and manage supports and participate in the community, including providing participants with assistance to: Resolve problems or issues that arise.

Skills

NDIS knowledge

Report writing

Time management

Record keeping

Microsoft Office

Client database systems

Education

Diploma or higher in disability/community services/social sciences/allied health

Tools

Microsoft Office

NDIS Portal

Client database systems

Job description

Uniting NSW.ACT is seeking a Support Coordinator to assist participants with decision making and accessing supports under the NDIS.

You will be based across North Parramatta, Leichhardt and Campbelltown sites with hybrid work options and strong focus on participant-centred planning.

The role offers SCHADS Level 4.1 pay, salary packaging up to $18,550, and opportunities for professional growth in a supportive, inclusive environment.