Located in Geelong, full-time, permanent

Multiple positions available

• Join a not-for-profit health care provider who is getting back to what matters
• Empower people with disability, their families and carers to pursue their goals and navigate the NDIS, while strengthening community and mainstream connections for people with disabilities access supports beyond the NDIS.
• Total remuneration package of $111,365 per annum including superannuation and the full optional benefit of salary packaging.

Why Latrobe Community Health Service?

At Latrobe Community Health Service, we aim to prevent health problems through information and awareness, and to intervene sooner through the delivery of truly integrated healthcare.

Our origins are in Gippsland regional Victoria, but we have grown rapidly in recent years. Our services include general practice (GP); nursing; allied health; dental; counselling and psychology; gambling support; alcohol and drug treatment; migrant and refugee settlement services; social connection; carer support services and National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) in partnership with the NDIA.

What you’ll be doing in this role?

When you join the NDIS Service at Latrobe Community Health Service, you will be working with people living with disability to develop NDIS plans that support living life to its full potential.

Your work will include:

• Supporting people with disabilities engage with community and mainstream services to connect with supports and increase awareness of the NDIS.
• Monitor and review participant plans, providing recommendations to the NDIA to ensure supports build capacity and align with individual needs.
• Delivering services across sites and LGAs, providing face-to-face and phone support while meeting key performance and productivity requirements.

What you'll need:

• Relevant qualifications in community services (or similar) and/or demonstrated lived experience of disability, bringing practical insight and understanding to support participants effectively
• A current Victorian Drivers Licence
• A current Working with Children Check (Employee) or VIT Registration
• NDIS Workers Screening Check (can be obtained during application)

What we’re looking for: 

• Strong organisational and planning skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities effectively
• Demonstrated proficiency in ICT systems and client record management, ensuring accurate, timely and compliant documentation of participant information
• Proven ability to work to and maintain Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• High level of empathy with strong active listening skills
• Effective verbal and written communication skills

What’s in it for you?

• ADO each month (full-time staff only)
• Up to $15,900 tax free income through not-for-profit salary packaging per year
• An optional $2,650 tax free to spend towards meals and entertainment 
• Novated leasing through our salary packaging provider (Maxxia)
• Training & Development (Online & Onsite)
• Career Progression Opportunities

For more information on this position contact:
Amber Yarde 
Area Manager LAC Service
Amber.Yarde@lchs.com.au 

At Latrobe Community Health Service we want to help you get back to what matters. To see the full position description and to apply, click the Apply Now button.

Latrobe Community Health Service is committed to better health, better lifestyles, strong and inclusive communities.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people whom are from different backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people of any age, race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation and cultural background. We look for the right values, skills and knowledge to build our capabilities so that we can best deliver for our community. If you have a reasonable adjustment, support or access requirement, we encourage you to let us know through your application or email  NDISRecruitment@lchs.com.au

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