Employer: Community Living Association Inc

Region: Brisbane

Closing Date: 31 January 2025

Job Description:

CLA is seeking a Specialist Support Coordinator to work with constituents to achieve their NDIS goals specifically Employment. 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).

This is a full-time position (38 hours / week), on a 10 months contract with potential extension according to circumstances. Remuneration is at 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

Social Work or similar degree preferred. New Graduates are encouraged to apply.
Please find attached an application kit containing the following documentation:
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Position Description (Specialist Support Coordinator Employment Focused)
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Support Coordination Practice Framework
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Selection Criteria
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Trauma, Vicarious Trauma, Burnout and Self Care Policy and Procedure

Benefits of working in the Support Coordination Team:
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Diverse practice and skill development opportunities through working with NDIS participants with diverse needs and lived experiences.
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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).
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Weekly team meetings for case reflections and team development.
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Comprehensive induction and internal training sessions.
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Mobile Phone.
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Not for profit salary packaging

Requirements

• Tertiary qualification in social work, human services, or a related discipline.
• Specialised knowledge and/or experience in developmental practice and working with people with an intellectual, cognitive and/or psychosocial disability.
• A comprehensive understanding and skills in the Helping Process, Relational Practice, Trauma-Informed Practice, Crisis Intervention, Capacity Building Framework.
• A commitment to social justice and an ability to use advocacy skills in practice.
• Sound knowledge and skills in working with people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, and the LGBTIQ community.
• Driver’s License and use of own vehicle for work purposes (mileage reimbursed as per SCHADS Award)
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module certificate of completion.
• Yellow Card, Yellow Card Exemption OR NDIS Worker Screening Clearance.
• Blue Card “Working with Children Check”.

To apply for the Specialist Support Coordinator  (Employment Focused) position, please submit the following documents:
1. 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 (Employment focused)?

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:

Team Leader, NDIS Support Coordination Team

5 Nundah Street,

Nundah Q 4012

(or [email protected])

Applications are due by 5pm Friday 31 January 2025. Interviews will be offered to suitable candidates and will take place the following week however we reserve the right to interview and potentially fill the position before the application closure date.

Yours sincerely,
Heidi Cheng
Team Leader
NDIS Support Coordination

 

 

Position Description:

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