Specialist Support Coordinator

Employer: Community Living Association

Region: Brisbane

Closing Date: 23 July 2024

Job Description:

CLA is seeking a Specialist Support Coordinator to work with constituents to achieve their NDIS goals. The
Specialist Support Coordinator is able to provide all services under the NDIS Support Coordination category,
including Psycho-Social Recovery Coaching, Coordination of Supports (Level 2) and Specialist Support
Coordination (Level 3).

Please find attached an application kit containing the following documentation:
• Position Description (Specialist Support Coordinator)
• Support Coordination Practice Framework
• Selection Criteria
• Trauma, Vicarious Trauma, Burnout and Self Care Policy and Procedure

This is a full-time position (38 hours / week), on a permanent contract. Remuneration is at a SCHCADS Level
4 (Social and Community Services Pay Scales). There is opportunity to increase your income through
inclusion in our salary sacrificing program. The SCHCADS award can be accessed here:
https://www.fwc.gov.au/documents/documents/modern_awards/award/ma000100/default.htm

Benefits of working in the Support Coordination Team:
– Diverse practice and skill development opportunities through working with NDIS participants with
diverse needs and lived experiences.
– Receive day to day practice support and regular formal supervision by a qualified and experienced
Social Worker (weekly during first 6 months of employment and monthly thereafter).
– Weekly team meetings for case reflections and team development.
– Comprehensive induction and internal training sessions.
– Mobile Phone.
– Not for profit salary packaging

How to apply?

To apply for the Specialist Support Coordinator position, please submit the following documents

Curriculum Vitae (Please include name, position and contact details of 3 referees who can comment on your
work)
2. Cover letter (maximum of three pages) answering the questions below. Please include examples to illustrate
your practice when responding to the questions (Questions: 1-5). Applications with no response to the
questions below will NOT be considered.
Questions
Q1 Why do you want to be a CLA Specialist Support Coordinator
Q2 What is your practice framework and experience of working with people from a marginalised
background?
Q3 How do you operate as a member of a team, including any teams and stakeholder groups you are
currently in?
Q4 As a practitioner, how are you committed to ethical practice, reflection on practice and ongoing
professional growth?
Q5 Please confirm you have a driver’s license, access to a personal vehicle for work purposes, a
current Blue Card, a current Yellow Card or NDIS Worker’s Screening Card, and proof of full Covid
Vaccination.

Please forward applications in writing to:

Megan Salisbury

Team Leader, NDIS Support Coordination Team
5 Nundah Street
Nundah Q 4012
(or [email protected])

Applications are due by 9am Tuesday 23 July 2024. Interviews will be offered to suitable candidates and will
take place later that week.