About us

Affinity Disability Services provides NDIS registered services including Support Coordination, Psychosocial Recovery Coaching and Core supports to NDIS participants. We are located in Ipswich QLD, but service Brisbane, the Lockyer Valley Region and Brisbane Scenic Rim.

Our organisational values include:

• Respect: we treat people the way we would expect to be treated, offering support and acceptance to all individuals we engage with.

• Empowerment: We aim to support people to achieve their goals, we know that you can achieve anything that you set your mind too

• Integrity: We are honest and transparent in our work, we are accountable for our actions

• Commitment: We will support continue to support you with your needs and will strive to support you for as long as you need

• Achievement: We know that you can accomplish anything, and we will celebrate success that we make.

We offer the opportunity to work from home, flexible working hours and a highly supportive team.

Your participants could be located within Brisbane and Logan areas.

Please note:

This role includes being able to deliver NDIS Support Coordination which involves supporting participants to work with their providers, the NDIS and other stakeholders to implement their NDIS plan. The role is not a counselling, life coaching, or a support work role.

Your role will include (but is not limited to):

Support participants with disabilities to manage complex challenges in their day to day lives.

Support participants to build capacity so that they can experience greater social and economic independence.

Support participants engaged with the Justice system - this may include liasing with Queensland Correction Services, Justice Planning team at NDIS and Prisons.

Assist NDIS participants in Support Coordination and implementation of all services in their funded plan.

Work collaboratively with participants, their families, carers and other services to ensure accurate use of their NDIS funds is implemented.

Maintain accurate and up-to-date case notes on service provision.

Establish and maintain effective links with the NDIA, other service providers and relevant stakeholders.

Engaging in case management including: home visits, stakeholder meetings, phone and email correspondence etc.

Qualifications & experience

Support Coordination: relevant degree qualification and/or equivalent industry knowledge and skills from experience in sector.

Blue Card, Yellow Card (workers screening) and suitable Police Check certificate; or willing to obtain.

Current Australian Drivers License.

Commitment to the organisation's values and philosophy.

Benefits

Work from the comfort of your own home.

Use your personal experience to support others towards their recovery.

Access to further development and training opportunities.

Supportive and positive team environment.

Regular supervision to enhance your knowledge and growth in your role.

Autonomy and flexible working hours.