Description:
About ATSICHS Brisbane
ATSICHS Brisbane is a not-for-profit community owned health and human services organisation delivering on the unique health and wellbeing needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in greater Brisbane and Logan. We pride ourselves on providing health and human services, our way – supporting our people and community in our commitment to create a flourishing future and lasting legacy for them and their families.
ATSICHS Brisbane is a member of the Institute for Urban Indigenous Health (IUIH).
See more at our website - www.atsichsbrisbane.org.au
Job Description
About the Role:
Empowering individuals to navigate accessing NDIS.
As an Access Program Coordinator at ATSICHS Brisbane, you're entrusted with a crucial responsibility: facilitating access to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) for our community members. Here's what your role involves:
- Guiding and supporting our team, stakeholders, and families to navigate the complexities of the NDIS, ensuring they understand their rights and options.
- Collaborating with colleagues to develop strategies that enhance NDIS literacy and access for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals with disabilities.
- Playing a key role in empowering our clients by assisting them in accessing the NDIS, fostering their independence, and promoting their integration into the community.
- Providing expertise and support to ensure our team delivers exceptional services, tailored to meet the diverse needs of our clients.
- Building strong relationships with clients and external agencies, ensuring culturally sensitive support and advocating their unique needs within the NDIS framework.
- Contributing to the continuous improvement of our services through participant in quality improvement projects and initiatives.
- Establishing partnerships with external organizations to enhance our collective capacity to support both our team members and clients effectively.
- In essence, our role is not just about facilitating access to a program but about empowering individuals, advocating for their rights, and building bridges to ensure they receive the support they need to thrive within their communities.
Culture
You will be part of unique and supportive culture where every team member is treated and valued as an individual.
Benefits
- 1 year (with possibility to extend) Contractual Position - Salary starting of $72,845 per annum.
- 11.5% Super + Not-for-Profit Salary Packaging (Increases your take home pay).
- A rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities.
Professional development opportunities. - Supportive and collaborative team of dedicated professionals.
Desired Skills and Experience
COVID - 19 Requirements
Immunisation history showing you have received two doses of a Covid 19 vaccine is encouraged.
Essential:
- Certificate III or higher qualifications in HealthCare, Social Assistance, Community Services or Administration.
- Knowledge, understanding and/or awareness of the NDIS space and the challenges the participants may face.
- Demonstrated ability to record accurate and consistent case notes.
- Demonstrated ability to apply practice judgement when working with clients in building capacity to achieve goals.
- Demonstrated ability to work with a minimum of direction and to effectively communicate with and work collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary team, and to contribute to the development of creative and innovative services.
- Strong organisational skills and ability to work independently and/or as part of a team.
- Previous experience in working with culturally diverse people.
- Is passionate about empowering individuals with disabilities to achieve their goals.
- Has a commitment to providing culturally sensitive and inclusive support.
- Is a team player with a positive and proactive attitude.
Desirable, but not mandatory:
- Demonstrated experience working Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and/or communities.
Required
- Current C Class Drivers Licence.
- Current Criminal History Check.
- Current Blue Crad.
- Current Disability Worker Screening Worker (Yellow Crad).
- Ability to travel across the designed service region as required.
How to apply
If this sounds like you, please submit your application by following the links on the recruitment page. Applications will be assessed with interviews being conducted as they are received so do not delay in applying.
Only Successful applicants will be contacted.