Job Description

An opportunity exists for an experienced Supports Coordinator to join our team. If you’re looking for a new challenge and have a passion for helping those with a disability live life the way they choose, then we’d love to hear from you.

💙 Who we are:

Home Support Association Inc (HSA) originated as a local, grass-roots service through the work of people living in this community and driven by the needs of people living in this community and continues to operate under these principles today after more than 30 years of change and growth.

At HSA, as a truly local, NDIS provider, we work alongside people to identify their strengths, interests, and goals, providing just the right amount of support they need to be able to live the lifestyle they choose.

💼 The role:

As a Supports Coordinator, you will work directly with people living with disability to implement their NDIS plan and link them with service providers to ensure their support needs are being met. You must have excellent interpersonal skills, strong time management skills, and attention to detail. You will manage your own caseload of NDIS participants, while using your strength-based, person-centred approach to establish rapport and promote professional relationships.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about supporting the rights of people with a disability and working collaboratively with mutual trust and respect. You will need to have effective problem solving and decision-making skills and the ability to schedule your work to meet deadlines in a busy environment. Our ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills and be able to effectively build and maintain positive relationships with a broad range of stakeholders.

📚 Our ideal candidate will have:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including negotiating and report writing with proven ability to interact proactively with participants with varying disabilities, management and staff at all levels of the organisation
• Working knowledge of the NDIS Act 2013, NDIS rules and Operating Guidelines and the Human Services Quality Framework and Standards
• Well-developed knowledge of, and experience, in the application of the NDIS, contemporary community services, disability support procedures and practice
• Knowledge of, and connections with disability, and community services within the Capricorn region
• Current ‘C’ class driver’s licence
• Current Working with Children Check (blue card) and a NDIS Worker Screening Check (yellow card) or ability to acquire

What we offer:

• Working for an established, local, not-for-profit organisation celebrating over 30 years of service to the community
• Access to learning and development with optional career progression and pathway planning
• Award wages, including applicable allowances and not-for-profit salary packaging options
• Employee Assistance Program and employee benefits
• A welcoming and friendly team environment

What our team says about us:

Quarterly Employee Happiness Surveys tell us that our staff report 8.1/10 overall happiness at work. This is what they had to say during one of our recent surveys:

“The management team is always open to feedback and values employee’s opinions, which makes me feel valued as a member of the team.”

“The culture of the organisation is contagious and flows on from the very top down through to employees and results show through to the participants.”

“I love working for HSA. It started from small beginnings, and it is an amazing organisation to work for and to help clients. Just love it, everyone is friendly.”

For more information about this opportunity to join our team, please call Ira on 0439 858 231. To obtain a copy of the position description, email humanresources@homesupport.org.au

🤝 How to apply:

When applying, ensure you include your resume and cover letter.

We encourage you to apply today. We will be actively shortlisting applications as they are received.