An exciting opportunity is available for an enthusiastic NDIS Support Coordinator to join our small but growing team at Croga. We are seeking a positive, well-organised person who is passionate about making a difference in the disability space.
At Croga, we support mainly adults with psychosocial disabilities to understand and navigate the NDIS. We provide person centred supports focusing on building capacity in participants and encouraging them to live autonomously and be connected within their communities We connect individuals with services to work towards setting and acheiving their individualised goals.
We are passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of people with disabilities and are committed to providing the highest quality support services to our clients.
Our team is currently small but dedicated to Croga’s beliefs of person centredness, recovery and accessibility. We are excited to embark on a journey of expansion.
Croga is currently looking for passionate and motivated individuals to join our team. We are looking for Independent Support Coordinators and Psychosocial Recovery Coaches to work remotely across metropolitan Melbourne.
Benefits of Sub-contracting
- Manage your own schedule and work the hours and days that suit you.
- Have the flexibility to work from anywhere.
- Choose and control your caseload without the pressure of KPI’s.
Essential Criteria (please respond to these in your application).
- A tertiary qualification in peer work or mental health (minimum of Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work or Certificate IV in Mental Health) or equivalent training and/or a lived and/or learnt experience of mental health.
- Minimum two years of knowledge and experience in the disability, mental health, community services, and the National Disability Insurance Scheme.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal and negotiation skills, including working and communicating effectively with participants, their families, and community agencies.
- The ability to develop creative solutions to problems automously as well as within a team setting.
- Attend and contribute to supervision and professional practice sessions.
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of psychosocial disability and recovery practice.
- Understanding the needs of complex mental health clients including trauma informed practice and supported decision making.
- Ability to engage with clients to build trusting relationships that motivate and build the participant’s capacity to set, maintain and achieve goals.
- Competent in gathering evidence and report writing to ensure participants funding continues to meet their disability related support needs.
- Excellent computer skills for recording notes, gathering data, writing reports, and corresponding with stakeholders using Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and other Microsoft products.
- Knowledge of basic CRM software for case notes and file management
- Have a valid Australian driver’s licence and reliable vehicle with comprehensive car insurance.
Essential/willing to obtain
- Working with Children Check.
- NDIS Worker Screening Check.
- Australian/International Police Check.
- Astalty CRM training.
Benefits of working with Croga
- Competitive subcontracting hourly rate plus superannuation contributions (Pre-GST).
- Manage your own schedule.
- Work from anywhere.
- Ongoing support and guidance.
- External supervision.
- Mentoring and peer group sessions.
If you would like to discuss this role, please phone Grainne on 0493051478 or email [email protected] to chat. Looking forward to hearing from you!