Description:
MAIN DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
Ø assist participants in successfully coordinating their support needs and in achieving outcomes of their NDIS plan;
Ø provide support coordination within agreed timeline;
Ø provide advice to participants and their carers on the evolving environment of the NDIS;
Ø research and identify providers and other relevant stakeholders and build strong working relationships, and
Ø prepare reports, monitor expenditure and complete all associated administrative work
Ø The development of complex service plans to address barriers
Ø Negotiate appropriate support solutions with multiple stakeholders and seek to achieve well-coordinated plan implementation
Ø Liaise with NDIA, NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission, and other key stakeholders as required
Ø Ensure all mandatory reporting is undertaken and required assessments completed within timelines and of a high quality
Ø Ensure that all funding management activities are undertaken, and that participants are able to maximise outcomes outlined in individual plans
Ø Assessing the needs and coordinating support for NDIS participants and set budgets
Ø Identifying potential improvements to the existing services and processes
Ø Evaluating and prioritising marketing opportunities
Ø Conducting NDIS plan and service agreement reviews
Ø Maintaining documentation of contacts
Ø Ensuring adherence to company policies and procedures
Ø Research, coordinate and manage a range of varied levels of supports across multiple providers, to suit participant's needs
Ø Actively develop, implement, monitor and review participant's NDIS plans and report on progress and outcomes
Ø Take reasonable care for your own health and safety
Ø Report any quality, safety incident or hazards to the relevant Manager or Supervisor.
Ø Keep informed of the contents of the WHS system and apply it to daily work.
Ø Ensure you are not affected by alcohol or drugs, to endanger your own or any other persons’ health and safety.
Qualifications
Ø Relevant tertiary qualification in Social Work, Occupational Therapy or allied health as prescribed by the NDIS and registration with relevant professional body
Ø Current Criminal Record Check
Ø Current Working with Children Check
Ø Completed NDIS Workers Orientation Module
Ø 100 Points of ID
Ø First Aid certificate and CPR
Competencies and experience
Ø Experience with complex case management and ability to develop strategies to address barriers and points of crisis within a multi-disciplinary team.
Ø Experience implementing plans, monitoring and follow-up to negotiate appropriate support solutions with multiple stakeholders and seek to achieve well-coordinated plan implementation
Ø the different types and lengths of orders a participant might need to adhere to in order to re-integrate into the community
Ø understanding and respecting the participant’s privacy and balancing this with information shared with the community and mainstream providers
Ø understand the delineation of roles and responsibilities between the NDIS and Corrective Services, particularly around risk
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Subcontract, Casual
Pay: From $30.00 per hour
Expected hours: 15 – 38 per week
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Afternoon shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Night shift
- On call
- Public holidays
- Rotating roster
- Shift work
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Annual bonus
- Christmas bonus
- Performance bonus
Licence/Certification:
- Working with Children Check (Required)
- NSW Driver License (Required)
- NDIS Workers Screening Check OR Police Check (Required)
Work Location: In person