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Challenge Community Services has been a cornerstone of community support for over 65 years, providing a wide range of services including Disability Services, Foster Care, Allied Health, and supported employment. Our mission is to empower individuals and enhance the communities we engage with through compassionate, collaborative, and people-focused services.

About the Role:

Challenge Community Services is seeking a dedicated Coordinator of Supports to join our team. This vital role supports clients with permanent and significant disabilities and their families to build capacity, exercise choice and control, and achieve their NDIS goals.

You'll play an integral part in connecting clients to services, fostering community networks, and enabling their independence.

• Work with clients and families to build capacity and achieve goals through NDIS-funded supports.
• Coordinate and manage support services, including life skills development, employment assistance, and early intervention.
• Build awareness in the community to improve opportunities for people with disabilities to participate in activities.
• Monitor service budgets and ensure compliance with funding and legislative guidelines.
• Collaborate with clients, families, and community networks to deliver person-centered outcomes.
• Adhere to relevant disability legislation, standards, and WHS practices.

About You:

Essential:

• Tertiary qualifications or experience in Disability, Social Work, Education, or related fields.
• Demonstrated experience working with adults and/or children with disabilities and their families/carers.
• Strong understanding of person-centered and strengths-based practices.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proven ability to work independently and under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Capacity to monitor services within budgetary requirements.
• Knowledge of National Disability Service Standards, Disability Inclusion Act, and NDIS legislation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• A commitment to working with diverse cultural backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

Desirable:

• Experience in service provision for people with disabilities.
• Knowledge of disability legislation and standards.

Requirements:

• Understanding of National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) processes.
• Current Australian Driver’s Licence.
• Current NSW Working with Children’s Check 
• NDIS Worker Screening Check 
• Current Police Check 
• Current First Aid Certificate.
• COVID-19 vaccination certificate.

Why Join Us?

• Career Growth: Engage in continuous professional development and take part in our leadership succession planning.
• Meaningful Work: Make a significant impact in the lives of individuals with disabilities and their support networks.
• Supportive Environment: Work in a collaborative team that values your expertise and contributions.
• Fitness Passport: access for you and your family to multiple facilities through the Fitness Passport program
• Salary Packaging Options and Entertainment/Meal Card (if eligible)
• Celebrate You: Take a day off on your birthday!

How to apply:

When applying, please ensure you include a cover letter, resume and address the key selection criteria as part of your application.

To apply and view the Position Description please click on the 'apply now' button below or visit our website: www.challengecommunity.org.au

Confidential enquiries can be made by contacting Sonia Fowler

via email: [email protected]

Applications Close: 3rd January 2025

We acknowledge the traditional owners of the land on which we work and live, and pay my respects to their elders past and present.

Challenge Community Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity  employer and welcomes applications from people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and Culturally and Linguistically Diverse  backgrounds.