Specialist Support Coordinator
Job No:
VIN2050
Location:
Haberfield
- Permanent, full-time
- Base location: Haberfield
- SCHCADS Award, Level 5, hourly rates range from $40.87 and $42.86 depending on qualifications and experience
- Current NSW Driver Licence is required
What we do
The St Vincent de Paul Society is a leading provider of community support services and has been assisting people experiencing disadvantage in NSW for more than 130 years. Our people reach out to the most vulnerable in our community through our Conferences, Special Works and Vinnies shops. The Society’s mission is to shape a more just and compassionate society by offering a ‘hand up’ approach to people in need respecting their dignity, sharing our hope and encouraging them to take control of their own destiny.
Directorate Overview
This role is in the Vinnies Services directorate and is part of the Community Inclusion team that is responsible for statewide management of excellent community inclusion services, including disability services.
The Role
A new Specialist Support Coordinator has been created due to high demand in Support Coordination services in Inner West Sydney. This role aligns with the strategic plan to support people with disability to exercise choice and control, coordinating their support needs with access to their local community as they are facing further isolation due to pandemic restrictions.
The role will provide responsive, individualized services and support for each person and family consistent with the relevant legislation, their NDIS plan, Vinnies support coordination policy and quality framework, and funding guidelines.
The Specialist Support Coordinator will report to the Manager, Support Coordination. For more information about this role, please click here for a copy of the Position Description.
To be successful in this role, you will need
- A tertiary qualification in one of the following disciplines: Psychology, Occupational Therapy, Social Work, Speech Pathology
- Minimum twelve months’ experience providing Support Coordination or Case Management with complex clients
- Knowledge of National Disability Insurance Scheme and relevant legislation including the NDIS Act 2013 and Disability Act 2006
- Expert communication (both written and oral) skills and able to manage complex relationships
- Flexible and able to work effectively within a changing environment
- High computer literacy including proficiency in the Microsoft Suite
- Willingness to complete safety screening including a National Police check, International Police check (if required), a current NSW Working with Children Check (Employee), and right to work in Australia.
- Current NSW Drivers License
The following will also highly regarded:
- Experience working with people living with a disability/mental health
- Previous Specialist Support Coordination experience
- Knowledge of the NDIS Operational Guidelines
Come and join our team!
We believe our employees are key to our success and in return we offer:
- Job satisfaction working as part of a team making a difference to people’s lives in an organisation that cares about people.
- Generous salary packaging benefits to employees where a portion of take-home pay is tax-free.
- In addition to excellent learning and development opportunities, as a large purpose driven organisation we provide potential to grow your career across a range of teams and services.
- Supportive, friendly and values driven team environment and culture.
Prior to an offer of employment, preferred candidates will be required to complete the pre-employment checks including reference checks, a Police check, Working with Children check, Health Declaration and/or a medical check, Right to work in Australia check. The Society is committed to being a Child Safe organisation, further information can be found in the Society’s commitment to Safeguarding Children & Young People.
If you have questions about this role, please email to Craig Satterly on Craig.Satterly@vinnies.org.au , quoting Specialist Support Coordinator/VIN2050.
Applications close at 11:00 pm on 21st November 2020
Please submit your application online - attach your Resume and answer the screening questions below this job advertisement.
St Vincent de Paul Society (NSW) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to engaging a diverse workforce. The Society strongly encourages applications from people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and mature aged applicants.