Support Coordinator
Job No:
N49451
Location:
North Ryde
- Part time role, 24 hours per week
- North Ryde location
- Competitive remuneration & salary packaging available
The Company
At New Horizons you can discover your potential and make a difference. Through honest advice, collaboration and choice we help people to improve their wellbeing and reach their goals.
We've been at the forefront of innovation since we established the world's first social enterprise in the mid '60's. Today we're a team of more than 900 people working together to enhance wellbeing.
The Opportunity
We're looking for a person who is passionate about supporting our customers to achieve their goals and increase their independence. The role involves supporting customers to engage with the community as well as improving practical living skills.
The position is 24 hours per week and based in North Ryde. The role reports to the team leader within our Supportive and Caring team.
Key responsibilities include:
- Develop, implement and review individualised support plans
- Develop strong relationships with key stakeholders
- Document clear and concise records
- Utilise customer funds that help them achieve their goals
- Working in close collaboration with the team leader and support staff to ensure positive customer outcomes
Skill and Experience:
- Demonstrated experience in working with people with a disability/ relevant human services industry
- Sound knowledge of and experience in coordinating with local services
- Capacity to relate to people from differing cultural backgrounds
- Well-developed understanding of work health and safety practices
- Certificate IV in Mental Health/Disability Services
- Australian Federal Police Check, WWCC, driver's licence and current first aid certificate
Rewards and Recognition:
If you're looking for somewhere to pursue your passion, apply your initiative and make a difference you could benefit from:
- Salary packaging of up to $15900+ in tax free pay per FBT year
- Professional development opportunities and secondments
- Internal and external learning and development opportunities
- Supportive corporate culture and working environment
- Leave loading and superannuation
- Long Service and Parental leave
- Employee Assistance Program providing counselling services
- Eligibility for our recognition program and celebration of service.
Click here to read more about how working at New Horizons supports you to discover your potential.
To Apply:
If you are interested in the position please complete the online application below. Your application must include a cover letter that identifies how your skill, ability and experience meets the key result areas of the attached position description.
Applications close 5pm Thursday 25th August 2016
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