Eunoia Lane is a highly regarded, leading provider of NDIS Support Coordination and Occupational Therapy services across northern Australia.
Eunoia Lane currently provide Support Coordination, Specialist Support Coordination and Occupational Therapy services to clients living with disability or mental health diagnoses. We have office locations in Darwin, Alice Springs, Broome, Karratha and Cairns.
Eunoia Lane boasts a truly dedicated team of professionals who strive to achieve the best possible outcomes for clients. We are highly committed to; cultural awareness and safety through our service provision; ongoing professional development for staff; and quality improvement for service delivery through evidence-based practice and interventions.
We are currently seeking a pro-active Social Worker/Specialist Support Coordinator to join our enthusiastic team in Broome.
The Role
The position will be working with clients with complex care and medical needs across the life span, to identify and address barriers to implement their NDIS plan. The Social Worker/Specialist Support Coordinator is required to build relationships with clients, their family, disability services organisations, clinical staff and various government departments, including health, education, communities and justice.
The Social Worker/Specialist Support Coordinator encourages a collaborative approach by stakeholders to ensure supports are delivered in a person-centred and timely manner. The position assists with building a foundation for best practice care, staff training, support and intervention for clients, ultimately achieving positive and sustainable outcomes following a period of crisis.
Key Requirements
- A bachelor’s degree in social work, or health-related degree
- Demonstrated well-developed oral, written and interpersonal communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to work well independently and cooperatively as a member of a team
- Established ability to listen actively and demonstrate empathy;
- Well-developed organisational skills, the ability to manage time effectively and prioritise tasks
- Working with Children card; Police check (within 6 months); current Drivers Licence and roadworthy vehicle
- Computer literacy – efficiency in Microsoft Office
Desirable
- Experience working with clients with dual diagnoses. Experience in Forensic Disability or Forensic Mental Health is highly desirable but not essential.
- Knowledge of the NDIS and experience working with NDIS Participants.
- A willingness and ability to travel by car, 4WD, and/or light aircraft to rural and remote settings.
- Experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples with an interest in indigenous advancement.
- Experience working with Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) people and their support networks.
Eunoia Lane Culture and Benefits
We have a strong focus on professional development, support for our people and a commitment to life-long learning. We foster a positive workplace culture and encourage work-life balance. We demonstrate kindness, compassion and an optimistic approach to our work.
We strongly believe in supporting the people who support our clients, and in exchange for your expertise we have a great range of employee benefits on offer, including:
- Supportive and collaborative coaching and development
- Learning and development opportunities
- Opportunity to travel to remote communities
- Above award pay rates
- Regular supervision and staff support
- Employee Assistance Program
- Team building and staff events
To Apply
For applications to be considered, please include a cover letter and resume detailing your relevant experience. If you would like to find out more about this position please contact Deanne Kamid, People & Culture Manager via email at [email protected]
We celebrate multidisciplinary teams and value the rich skills and experiences brought by applicants from a range of sectors and professional backgrounds. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.