Who Are We?Ability Options provides employment and disability services to people who need assistance to achieve their aspirations and inclusion in the community. We operate services to support people with disabilities and those whose lives are changed as a result of accidents, unemployment and disadvantage.We are committed to a workplace culture that recognises diversity, equity and human rights. We respect and value the contribution of people from all cultures, backgrounds and beliefs, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander people and people with disability. The Role An opportunity has arisen for the role of Support Coordinator within our Community Services division on a permanent full-time basis. As a Support Coordinator, you will be committed to ensuring that peoples’ individualised support requirements are fulfilled, with a strong focus on seeing people move towards personal goals. The successful candidate will enjoy working in a flexible and constantly changing environment where time management and attention to detail are key. You will need the initiative to work and solve problems unsupervised, with a strong focus on reaching set goals and targets.You will be responsible for supporting NDIS eligible participants with the management of their NDIS plan and budget. You will assist a team of Case Coordinators and other Support Managers to plan, implement and evaluate a range of support services which meet participants’ outcomes. Some of the KPI's will include building the business for CoS in Kempsey/Port Macquarie and surrounding areas.Using your natural communication skills, you will continually build your internal and external networks to assist in coordinating the right supports for your participants. This role operates within a billable hours framework, and you will need to ensure strict compliance with all reporting and auditing requirements.As part of this role you may be required to travel between sites from time to time.Essential Criteria:Demonstrated experience in service coordination or practical experience within the disability sectorKnowledge of NDIS and other government department policies and proceduresStrong communication skills â written and verbal;Ability to liaise effectively with participants, customers, community groups, employees, external agencies, government departments and other stakeholders;Ability to undergo a satisfactory background checks including NDIS Workers Check and Working with Children Check;Valid NSW Driver Licence (minimum P2)Evidence of Covid-19 Vaccination including boosterWhy work for Ability Options?Joining Ability Options means joining a rapidly expanding not-for-profit organisation with opportunities for ongoing development and career progression.Not-for-profit salary packaging providing tax benefits on living expenses, increasing your take home pay Career progression and developmentDiverse working cultureAccess to Fitness passport gym membership and other employee discountsEAP Counselling services to support you and your immediate family membersRewards and recognition programs including employee referral programAbility to purchase additional leave after 1 year of serviceService reward leavePaid parental and partner leave after 1 year of serviceA rewarding career where you contribute to make a difference in the community and in people’s livesContact Lena Wearing on 0447 298 160 for a confidential discussion regarding this role. AUDKempsey2440