Coordinator of Supports

The Opportunity: 

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced, driven, and passionate Coordinator of Supports. You will be responsible for providing professional and accountable coordination of services to assist the participant in achieving their goals.

This role is Part Time 19 hours per week and offers flexible working hours and hybrid work if you're looking for balance in your work from home days. 

Why work for us?

Our team are the heart of what we do here at Samaritans. As a part of the Samaritans team, you have access to the following great benefits:

• 14 weeks paid parental leave or 3 weeks paid partner leave.
• Salary Packaging on a range of everyday living expenses (Mortgage, Rent and Bills), up to $611/fortnight
• Up to 40% off on school enrolment fees at any of our Newcastle Anglican schools
• Access to 9% discount on Medibank private health insurance + more benefits
• Meals & Entertainment Salary packaging up to $2,650 
• Access to Fitness Passport (over 300+gyms)
• Free access to our Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible working options (including compressed week, RDO’s, 9-day fortnights). 
• Career and development opportunities + access to study leave
• The opportunity to work within an innovative, collaborative team environment

The primary focus:

• Understand and use their NDIS plan to pursue their goals.
• Connect with NDIS support providers, community representatives, and other
  services they need.
• Build confidence and skills to use and coordinate their supports.
• Understand and keep track of their NDIS plan budget.
• Understand and respect the rights of participants.
• Adjust communication style to suit the participant to build trusted relationships.
• Work collaboratively with all providers and support networks.
• Understand the needs, wants and goals of the participant in detail to build
  capacity.

Essential Criteria:  

• Tertiary qualification in health or welfare field and/or relevant experience
• Demonstrated experience in the delivery of services to people with a disability
• Detailed understanding of NDIS planning and process, rules, and reporting requirements
• Established coordination and problem-solving skills to address any barriers

The successful applicant will possess or willingness to obtain the following: NSW Drivers Licence, NSW Working with Children Check, NDIS Worker Screening Check, first aid & CPR certificate and undertake a pre-employment functional medical. 

Who we are? 

Formerly known as the Anglican Diocese of Newcastle, Newcastle Anglican is a faith-based organisation serving the people of the Hunter and the Central Coast.

We offer a leading Christian presence to our community through our parishes, four schools, Anglican Care and Samaritans.

Our vision is for people to flourish because of what we do, inspired by the way of Jesus.

We provide a culturally safe environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and welcome all applications.

For further information or a copy of the full position description, please email our Talent Team at careers@newcastleanglican.org.au 

Applications Close: when we find you! 

Samaritans promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children and young people. 

You must have the right to live and work in Australia. 

No agencies or third party applications please.