Ahanacare is looking for an experienced and exceptional Welfare Support Coordinator/ Intake officer on a FULL-TIME basis to join our team at Morley, Western Australia, reporting to the Service Manager or Director.

About Ahanacare

We work directly with National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) participants to help them live a more independent and fulfilling life. We are committed to providing our clients and their families with the support and services they require so that they can live with a sense of purpose, belonging and self-determination.

Ahanacare is a registered NDIS Provider to deliver the following supports:

· Development-Life Skills

· Daily Tasks/ Shared Living

· Assist-Life Stage – Transition

· Personal Activities

· Community Participation

· Support Coordination (including Specialist)

· NDIS Recovery Coach

Role and Responsibility

• Liaise with all members of the support/care team and provide coordinated care.

• Carry out comprehensive and accurate client assessments.

• Contribute to the development, implementation, monitoring and review of care plans to meet client’s care needs and to promote quality of life.

• Promote a consultative and collaborative approach to client care planning and quality-managed activities with external stakeholders such as welfare and community service agencies, private entities, and government bodies (including Service Australia and NDIS)

• Monitor and report on the client’s progress.

• Maintain appropriate records and documentation.

• Support and assist clients in life skills development, mental well-being, and reaching individual goals in the community.

• Refer clients to appropriate agencies for additional help if necessary.

• Assist with the orientation of new staff and on going professional development of staff.

Essential Skills and Qualifications

• Current First Aid certification

• Relevant advanced diploma or higher qualification in community service or community development

• Member of ACWA is desirable

• Demonstrated knowledge and skills in assessment, treatment and evaluation

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team setting as well as autonomously

• Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds with compassion and empathy and without judgment for their lifestyle choices, personal preferences and values

• Demonstrated experience and knowledge of NDIS and working within a legislative framework

Desirable

• A can-do attitude, enthusiasm and great communication skills

• Strong, proven interpersonal skills and empathy will be found in the right candidate

• Excellent prioritisation and organisational skills

• Proficient in a 2nd language other than English

In return, you will receive:

• Competitive salary ($75,000-80,000 per annum)

• Career progression opportunities

• A dynamic, unique, and challenging working environment

If you have the above skills and are looking for an exciting and rewarding career, please send us your application to [email protected].

For further information about this position or the Company, please contact Gellian Carla Garcia on 1300 503 974

We look forward to hearing from you.