NDIS Support Coordinator

• Join a small team of dedicated Support Coordinators committed to supporting people with disabilities to build a fulfilling life that is meaningful for them
• Permanent Full-Time
• Flexible working arrangements

About you

We are looking for a passionate, motivated and well organised individual who is motivated to guide participants through the NDIS process, empowering them to achieve their goals and live with dignity, respect and community inclusion.

You will have a passion for empowering our clients’ in all areas of their lives, including personal decision-making, dignity and respect, relationship building and skill development to promote full community inclusion.

About the role:

• Manage a caseload of clients and provide Support Coordination or Specialist Support Coordination under their NDIS plans (including meeting 75% billable time KPI requirement)
• Identify and coordinate specialised and mainstream supports under the client’s government funding, including risk assessments and preventative measures to avoid crises, as well as managing client referrals for internal and external services
• Promote and implement individual goal plans based on inclusion and Person-Centred Active Support principles, focusing on integration, community inclusion and self-direction, while documenting outcomes
• Support and empower vulnerable individuals to report abuse or potential abuse
• Monitor and maintain service provision and NDIS plan utilisation data, updating client records as required by Jewish Care policies, funding agreements, and legal requirements

Skills and Experience:

• Relevant qualification and/or equivalent experience in the disability field or a related area of expertise e.g. Community services, Psychosocial Disability, Mental Health services
• Demonstrated commitment to disability and human rights
• Strong planning and organisational skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively while managing your workload efficiently
• Proven knowledge of best practices and quality standards in the community services sector
• Commitment to collaborative practice, and responding to multi system need
• A background in psychosocial, mental health or case management will be highly regarded

You will have:

• NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Victorian Working With Children Check
• Australian Police Check
• Valid Driver's Licence
• Unrestricted right to work in Australia

About us

Jewish Care Victoria, is a not-for-profit organisation and is one of the largest providers of disability, aged and community services for the Jewish Community in Victoria and has been servicing the community for 175 years. Our staff come from diverse cultural and religious backgrounds. We offer an Ethos Day—an enriching learning experience that delves into the intricacies of Jewish history and culture. This day aims to foster a comprehensive understanding of the ethos and mission of Jewish Care.

The benefits of working with Jewish Care

• Professional development including ongoing opportunities to upgrade staff skill set and expertise
• Generous not-for-profit salary packaging to increase your take home pay!
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
• Staff Referral Bonus Program 
• Career development & advancement encouraged.
• We want your opinion and your experience. Be heard in your workplace.

If the idea of working with an organisation that values your expertise and has a commitment to the wellbeing of our staff and clients, click APPLY now. A career you love and an organisation that will nurture your career is simply a click away. 

Jewish Care proudly celebrates and warmly welcomes the rich diversity of our community and strives to be inclusive for all, including the LGBTI+ community.

Jewish Care acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders as the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we live and work. Our services and supports are provided on the lands of the Wurundjeri and Boonwurrung people, and we deeply respect and honour their ongoing cultural and spiritual connection to land, waters and community.

Jewish Care is committed to protecting clients and staff members from all forms of harm and abuse. We are a child safe organisation. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process during their recruitment process.