We're growing and looking for a passionate, organised, and skilled Support Coordinator to join our team!

In addition to this Minka Blue are also looking for Disability Support Workers to assist with Personal care, social and community support and in home services.

You'll work alongside participants, families, and service providers to bring NDIS plans to life. Your focus will be on understanding each client’s goals and ensuring the right supports are in place to help them thrive.

***Please include the role you are applying for in your cover letter.***

Qualifications & experience

Experience in disability advocacy, social services, or a related field (can include lived experience).

Previous experience as a Coordinator of Support, OOHC caseworker or Educator is highly desirable.

WWCC.

Current Drivers licence.

NDIS worker screening check and NDIS worker orientation module.

A diploma or degree in social work, disability studies, human services, or a related field is preferred (or currently enrolled)

Support Coordinator Role

Tasks & responsibilities

Support NDIS participants with coordination of their NDIS plans, including negotiating appropriate services and connecting with community support and mainstream services.

Promote a client-centred approach to service provision by effectively providing clients with relevant information with the aim of maximising their control and their ability to choose the services they want

Navigate and negotiate with public sector and community-based service systems for the delivery of appropriate supports in accordance with NDIS plans

Follow up and prepare for NDIA plan meetings and help participants negotiate their plans according to their goals and needs.

Support participants in the review of their plans including annual reviews, change of circumstances or new plans that have insufficient support

Proficiency in using relevant computer applications and databases for documentation and reporting.

Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and meet deadlines.

Building and maintaining relationships with clients and their families.

Disability Support Worker Role

Tasks & responsibilities

Provide personal care and domestic assistance as directed by your team leader or manager and by the participant, and in accordance with the participant’s support or care plan.

Work with participant, family/ carers, relevant case managers and other professionals to support the client’s individual goals

Support participant to access appointments in the community.

Support participant to participate in age-appropriate activities and tasks including in-home support and community access.

Ensure completion of appropriate documentation. Relevant information on support provided is to be recorded in Minka Blue’s digital communication record, medication charts are to be updated and other documentation as required.

Be vigilant in monitoring individual work practices and report any concerns with respect to health and safety immediately

Actively contribute to a team environment through open communication, participation in staff meetings, planning processes and policy review and provide back up and support to other staff as necessary

Work in accordance with the medication administration policy, work health and safety procedures and participant right’s policies including privacy and confidentiality. Administration of Medication is to be performed as per the Minka Blue policy and procedure

Protect the participant’s right to the dignity of risk, their right to exercise choice and control in their own life

Monitor the safety and well-being of the participant and report any concerns to the Manager.