Aged & Disability Support (Community Services & Development)
IWC is currently recruiting a part-time up to full-time Local Area Coordinator (LAC) to play a crucial role in directly supporting participants in navigating the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).
ABOUT IWC:
IWC is an Aboriginal community-controlled and multi-accredited health and wellbeing organization committed to providing services without discrimination to both Indigenous and non-Indigenous individuals in Bundaberg and the Wide Bay Burnett region.
ABOUT THE POSITION:
IWC has an exciting opportunity for a Local Area Coordinator to join their growing team.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Guide and support those transitioning to the NDIS with the completion of appropriate documentation designed to identify and support their needs.
- Assist individuals, families, carers, and communities to access information on the NDIS.
- Provide information to individuals, families, and carers to identify their goals, strengths, and needs and build capacity through this plan for their future.
- Support individuals, families, and carers to identify personal and local community networks to help them meet their goals and needs.
- Support, assist, and consult with individuals and families accessing the LAC Program in a way that promotes independence, empowerment, and involvement.
SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES:
- Qualifications and/or lived experience in disability (preferred but not essential).
- Strong computer skills, excellent written communication, and effective problem-solving abilities.
- Proven ability to meet targets and goals.
- Demonstrated application of a person-centered approach to service provision and social inclusion.
- Effective listening, communication, and influencing skills.
KEY REQUIREMENTS:
- NDIS Workers Screening Check and Clearance.
- Current driver's license or ability to obtain.
- First Aid Certificate or ability to obtain.
- Federal Police Check or ability to obtain.
- Blue Card (Working with Children Card QLD)* or ability to obtain. (IWC will cover the cost of this application for the successful candidate).
* No Card, No Start legislation means that the successful applicant will need to hold a valid blue card before they start work. IWC will cover the cost of this application for the successful candidate.
SALARY PACKAGE:
Your Salary Package is made up of the following:
- Salary Sacrifice Packaging valued up to $15,990 per annum – adding approximately $2,000 to your take-home pay (available after completion of probation).
- Meals and Entertainment Package up to $2,600 per annum (available after completion of probation).
- 9-day fortnight for full-time employees.
- Superannuation valued at 11.5%.
- Annual Leave Loading of 17.5%.
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