Mental Health Disability Support Worker - Room for Advancement

Are you passionate about making a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals with disabilities? Do you thrive in a supportive and collaborative environment where your skills and dedication can truly make a difference? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you! 

Here at Ability Plus Disability Services we are committed to providing exceptional support and services to individuals with disabilities. Our mission is to empower our Participants to achieve their goals and live fulfilling lives. We pride ourselves on creating an inclusive, compassionate, and professional environment where both our Participants and our staff can thrive. 

As a Care Coordinator, you will play a crucial role in safeguarding our Participants and managing and coordinating comprehensive care plans. You will work closely with our Participants, their families, and our dedicated team to ensure that each individual receives the personalized support they need. Your ability to navigate various resources and coordinate services will be key to enhancing the quality of life for those we serve

Key responsibilities include.

• To assist in the development and coordination of in-home services for Participants with a disability that are responsive to individual needs.
• Working closely with support workers to coordinate, schedule and deliver attendant care programs.
• To ensure appropriate matching of staff is provided to our Participants and staff selection incorporates Participant choice.
• Collaborating with Participants, therapy teams and funding bodies to achieve set outcomes.
• Monitoring service provisions in line with funding budgets
• Maintaining Participant activity records, accurate roster system data and participant specific documentation

Essential qualifications, experience, and screening

• Tertiary level qualification in Disability or minimum 3 years equivalent experience in a Disability Coordination role.
• Working with Children Check
• NDIS Worker Screen Clearance
• Current Australian Driver’s Licence
• Minimum two referee checks

About you

Key to the success in this role is demonstrated ability in the below skills and experience.

• Prior experience essential in a similar role within the Aged Care or Disability Industry
• Well-developed understanding of disability care provision
• Proficient using Microsoft Office computer applications.
• Demonstrated experience using a participant/data management/rostering system.
• Strong organisational, time management, and problem-solving skills
• An outgoing personality, strong communication skills, and personable telephone manner.
• Thrive to support a cultural and diverse range of Participants.
• Happy to travel to visit our Participants and Family members
• Are you happy to work in an office environment within our Head Office in Cheltenham

A clear NDIS Workers Clearance Check and Working with Children Check are a condition of employment in this position.

Please forward your resume and a cover letter addressing the above requirements. Applications will only be considered if they include a cover letter and resume.