Area: Melbourne (all regions)
Contract: Casual, Part Time, Full Time (flexible), 22.8hrs-38hrs weekly
Reporting to: Director
Contract: Casual, Part Time, Full Time (flexible), 22.8hrs-38hrs weekly
Reporting to: Director
Please note this is a mental health specific role, which requires experience/educaiton in the mental health field. Those with only a background in disability and similar but unrelated fields will not be successful for this role.
Position Overview
This position forms part of Alacrity Health’s Support Coordination team. This opportunity will be based working from home and you will be required to report to the Support Coordination Team Lead. Future growth may lead to this position becoming office based. Alacrity Health is a registered NDIS Psychosocial Support Service. The NDIS aims to provide people with choice and control over how, when and where those supports are provided. As such we require applicants to have a good understanding of NDIS and administrative process’ related to implementing services.
Core duties
What will you bring to the role?
Benefits of working with us
Alacrity Health is an equal opportunity employer supporting diversity in the workplace. We welcome applications from diverse backgrounds, and people with lived experience of mental health issues and of supporting family members with mental health issues.
Ready to apply?
If you believe you are the right fit for our organisation, we'd love to hear from you! You can submit your application below. Applications should include resume and a cover letter explaining your interest in the role, your suitability to the role, along with what makes you a good fit with Alacrity Health and our values. Please include at least two current professional references.
Please note we have no closing date and we hire suitable applicants as they apply, therefore you are encouraged to apply without delay to avoid missing out on an opportunity with us.
To discuss the position further, please contact us on (03) 9056 9191, or email us at [email protected], using the subject line: NDIS Support Coordinator enquiry
Position Overview
This position forms part of Alacrity Health’s Support Coordination team. This opportunity will be based working from home and you will be required to report to the Support Coordination Team Lead. Future growth may lead to this position becoming office based. Alacrity Health is a registered NDIS Psychosocial Support Service. The NDIS aims to provide people with choice and control over how, when and where those supports are provided. As such we require applicants to have a good understanding of NDIS and administrative process’ related to implementing services.
Core duties
- Experience in coordinating responsive, individualised support to participants with psychosocial disability varying in complexity.
- Demonstrated ability in establishing empowering and supportive partnerships with participants
- A commitment to person centred and trauma informed practice maximising the opportunities and support of participants with disabilities and their families within their local communities.
- A sound understanding of relevant legislation, NDIS procedural guidelines and the full range of community services that may be required by participants.
- A commitment to work within the NDIS policy and funding framework.
- Demonstrated commitment policies and programs under the direction of the Team Leader Support Coordination, and a high level of accountability.
- Demonstrated skill in researching information and developing effective and innovative support options.
- Demonstrated capacity to work independently and autonomously.
- Demonstrated ability to liaise effectively and work in partnership with all stakeholders.
- Highly developed written and verbal communication skills.
What will you bring to the role?
- Previous experience as a support coordinator at least 1 year.
- Experience working within NDIS and a good understanding of psychosocial disability.
- A clear ability to work within and to develop strong collaborative relationships with participants and key stakeholders.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience with Microsoft Office suite.
- Flexibility with your working practice including working from home.
- A commitment to participants rights and to participants active participation in planning their service.
Benefits of working with us
- Competitive pay rates, above award
- Planned and regular shifts for you to plan your work / life balance
- A supportive, peer-run employer
- Focused and extensive support and supervision to ensure employee development
- Strong, flexible internal progression opportunities
Alacrity Health is an equal opportunity employer supporting diversity in the workplace. We welcome applications from diverse backgrounds, and people with lived experience of mental health issues and of supporting family members with mental health issues.
Ready to apply?
If you believe you are the right fit for our organisation, we'd love to hear from you! You can submit your application below. Applications should include resume and a cover letter explaining your interest in the role, your suitability to the role, along with what makes you a good fit with Alacrity Health and our values. Please include at least two current professional references.
Please note we have no closing date and we hire suitable applicants as they apply, therefore you are encouraged to apply without delay to avoid missing out on an opportunity with us.
To discuss the position further, please contact us on (03) 9056 9191, or email us at [email protected], using the subject line: NDIS Support Coordinator enquiry
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