Introduction Centacare North Queensland is a not-for-profit organisation that provides counselling, family support, mediation, family dispute resolution, disability services, education and courses, crisis housing and homelessness support, youth services, community engagement and NDIS services. Centacare services the North Queensland community from offices in Townsville, Ayr, Bowen, Mt Isa, Cloncurry and Normanton. Benefits you will enjoy SCHADS L4 Salary Great NFP Salary Sacrifice options available to reduce your taxable salary by $15,900 p.a. with Eziway Salary Packaging 5 Weeks Annual Leave 17.5% leave loading Birthday Leave Other Above Award Benefits Extensive support and investment in your Professional Development Description The role is the first point of contact for potential program participants in Support Coordination to scope both the services required and provide a comprehensive and timely service package for individuals to consider. This role will work closely with NDIS clients to ensure they receive a timely and responsive service offering in line with their support plan. This position is a ‘ risk assessed role ’ and is subject to the NDIS worker ‘no card’ ‘no start’ rule .* This is a part time position working two consecutive days to be negotiated with the preferred candidate. You will be guided by our Full time Supports Coordinator and Disability Team, helping participants to live a full and active life within the Community and in their home. Key Responsibilities include: Develop strong communication and liaison with all current and potential NDIS clients to ensure services offered and implemented are responsive and in line with requirements. Establish, support and design plans to address the identified needs of the participant in line with NDIS plans, individual requirements and NDIA guidelines. Explore, identify, develop, strengthen and facilitate formal and informal networks with individuals and their families to maximise opportunities for participation, independence and inclusion in the broader community. * Centacare North Queensland is a registered NDIS provider and this position is subject to the NDIS worker ‘no card’ ‘no start’ rule. This position is classified as a ‘risk assessed role’ under Part 1, section 5 of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (Practice Standards—Worker Screening) Rules 2018 and in accordance with Queensland legislation, an NDIS Worker Screening must be obtained prior to commencing work in the role . Skills And Experiences The Ideal candidate will have: A recognised tertiary degree in either Behavioural or Social Science or equivalent OR five years post-graduate experience in the disability sector OR Experience working with families and people with disabilities in a support coordination role. Highly developed analytical, evaluation and planning skills in the disability sector, including an understanding of the NDIS guidelines. Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as strong analytical skills. Demonstrated commitment to ‘inclusion’ principles and personalised support practices in the disability sector. Highly developed IT and report writing experience Drivers’ Licence A current Blue Card and NDIS worker screening clearance * Applying: If you are interested in applying, please provide a brief cover letter outlining your experience relevant to this role along with a copy of your resume. This advert will remain active until filled. We will contact shortlisted candidates only, so if you do not hear from us, unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful. We wish you all the very best in your future applications. If you would like to be considered for other roles at Centacare NQ, please make note of this in your cover letter and give permission to share your resume with our team. For any new recruitment ads, we encourage all applicants to go to our website “Work with Us” and setup your profile. W: https://www.centacarenq.org.au/ Centacare North Queensland is a Child Safe and Equal Opportunities Employer. People from diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with a disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. To be considered for a position, applicants must hold a current Blue Card, hold/be eligible for a Disability Worker Screening (Yellow Card), and have appropriate work rights in Australia.