Local Area Coordinator

About You
Would you like to join an innovative customer centric not-for-profit organisation
Do you want to make a difference in your community?
Do you have great customer service skills and excellent written communication skills?
Do you have lived experience or experience for caring for someone with a disability?
Do you thrive in high volume, fast paced and challenging working environment?
More information about Uniting LAC Careers can be found here in our video: Uniting LAC Careers – “We are you”
About Uniting
At Uniting, we believe in taking real steps to make the world a better place. We work to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice. Our focus is always on the people we serve, no matter where they are at in their life.
About Local Area Coordination Partners in the Community (PITC) Program
The NDIS Partners in the Community Program for Local Area Coordination (LAC) Services works in partnership with the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) to assist people with disability, their families and carers to engage with the National Disability Insurance Schemes (NDIS).
Uniting LAC support people aged 7-65 who have NDIS plans and are eligible for the Scheme, as well as connect people, who are not eligible for the Scheme, to services and supports in their local community.
Role Responsibilities:
Working withpeople with disability, their families and carers at all stages of the NDIS journey including gathering and recording information to support the development of individual funding packages
Working with people to build their individual capacity, exercise their choice and control in connecting to appropriate services and supports in their local community
Developing a working knowledge of relevant legislation and guiding documents to ensure decision making aligns with Scheme intent.
Working on multiple business systems to ensure the accurate collection and reporting of information and report writing
Benefits & Culture:
Uniting is proud to be an EEO employer who supports an inclusive approach in the workplace. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as well as people with a disability are encouraged to apply.
Salary packaging (visit more information)
Flexible work arrangements
Paid travel entitlements
RDOs
Staff discounts with major retailers
Diversity and Inclusion peer support groups
Ongoing training and mentoring so you can continue to improve and learn new skills
An accessible employee assistance program to support your wellbeing
Further career development opportunities
How to apply:
Candidates are encouraged to familiarise themselves with the NDIS and LAC program to increase understanding.
Please read the position description attached below for more information about the role and ensure you address all of the selection criteria when applying.
Position Description:PAS DOC Local Area Coordinator PD LAC.pdf
Employment with Uniting LAC Program is subject to satisfactory background checks which includeWorking with Children Check clearance,Reference Checks, State and National Police Checks and entry level checks conducted by Services Australia.
At Uniting we believe vaccination to be the best way to keep our employees and clients safe from COVID-19. We require all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment.
More information about Uniting LAC Careers can be found here in our video: Uniting LAC Careers – “We are you”
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