Description:
POSITION TITLE – JUSTICE ADVOCACY NDIS SUPPORT COORDINATOR
About us
We are a fast-growing organisation that are continuously providing promotional and career growth opportunities for our people. Our culture is very caring and supportive as we believe that this is paramount in our industry.
Family Coast Support (FCS) is a Registered NDIS provider who specializes in working with the corrections system and other stakeholders to provide Justice Advocacy Support (JAS) for those with a cognitive impairment who are involved in the justice or corrections system on the Central Coast of NSW. We work from Brooklyn to Warners Bay.
We help prevent those at risk from entering the justice system, support those who are in the community with corrections orders and assist those who are incarcerated to find a way to be supported once they are released. We work with individuals who have a Psychosocial Disability and Alcohol and Other Drug issues.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Key responsibilities
- Planning & Goal Setting: Collaborate with participants to develop personalized plans that align with their goals and support needs.
- Service Coordination: Connect participants with the appropriate service providers, ensuring access to necessary supports.
- Monitoring & Review: Conduct regular check-ins to assess the effectiveness and financial sustainability of services and adjust plans as needed.
- Problem Solving: Address and resolve issues with service providers, ensuring that participants receive the supports they need.
- Advocacy: Empower participants to make informed decisions about their care while advocating for their rights and needs.
- Plan Implementation & Documentation: Assist in implementing NDIS plans and maintain accurate records of services, meetings, and progress.
- Stakeholder Liaison: Work with participants, families, and external service providers to ensure coordinated, holistic person-centred support.
- Collaborate: Assist office staff with administrative tasks such as rostering, compliance and training.
ABOUT YOU
Required skills, attributes & experience
- Strong knowledge of the NDIS framework, legislation and experience navigating the NDIS environment.
- Experience working in disability services with participants, their families and carers to identify and access opportunities which support the achievement of goals.
- Ability to network with other relevant support agencies such as correctional or justice services, accommodation services, drug and alcohol support agencies, mental health support services.
- Ability to plan, prioritise, meet deadlines and juggle competing demands whilst working in a fast pace and flexible environment.
- Well-developed communication skills (both oral and written) with the capacity to prepare reports and present information in a manner appropriate to the purpose and audience.
- Well-developed interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with a wide range of colleagues, participants and service providers.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Teams and participant management software and rostering systems.
- Knowledge of Workplace Health & Safety (WH&S) policies and procedures.
- A person-centred approach with a commitment to supporting independence and improving the quality of life for participants.
Required licences, qualifications and certifications
- Relevant qualifications (Social Work, Disability, Community Services, Mental Health etc.) preferred or extensive experience working in disability services, social work or a similar environment.
- Current references
- Mobile phone
- Current driver's licence and your own registered car (mandatory)
- NDIS workers screening check (mandatory)
- First aid certificate and CPR (mandatory)
- Working with Children Check (mandatory)
- NDIS Worker Orientation certificate (mandatory)
Job Type: Casual
Pay: $32.00 – $40.00 per hour
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Supplementary Pay:
- Penalty rates
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Berkeley Vale, NSW 2261
Application Deadline: 04/04/2025