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You will be updated with latest job alerts via emailThe South West Aboriginal Medical Service (SWAMS) is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service based in Bunbury which provides a variety of health services to Aboriginal people in the South West and the Great Southern region of Western Australia. SWAMS delivers a wide range of primary health and community programs and has a strong growth strategy through partnership opportunities and future community development.
The position of NDIS Administrator (or known as Support Coordinator at SWAMS) is responsible for the implementation and coordination of individualised supports and services for participants with a NDIS plan. This role will be vital in supporting and empowering people with disabilities to live in and access the community independently and to achieve their individual goals.
The role helps NDIS participants to understand and implement the funded supports in their plan and help link them to the community mainstream and other government services that can assist in the implementation of their plan and achieving goals. The role will focus on supporting participants plan for the future build on their strengths and skills develop networks within their community as well as connect participants to providers. The role will assist participants to optimise their NDIS plan ensuring they are getting the most out of their funded supports. The NDIS Support Coordinator is responsible for growing the Support Coordination services increasing the number of participants signed up to utilise Support Coordination through SWAMS.
This role will require you to have strong administration and organisational skills. You will need to work with clients that may be under stressful situations so a calm demeanor is very beneficial in the role. An understanding of NDIS whether it be in a professional or personal capacity is needed to be successful in this role.
Desirable Criteria
Applicants of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent are encouraged to apply
A certificate II III or IV in Individual Support Community Services Aged Care Mental Health or related field
All candidates must have a current WA Drivers License and will be required to undertake or have a Current Police Clearance and NDIS Worker Screening check prior to employment.
SWAMS offers above award wages salary sacrificing and packaging options 17.5 leave loading generous uniform allowance professional development opportunities and a flexible and autonomous working environment.
To Apply
To apply for this role please follow the online application process or email
Required Experience:
IC
Full-Time