About the Role

This is a 12-month, fixed term contract with potential extension.

In this role, you will help Nulsen residents, and their families with their scheduled and unscheduled plan reviews to support them to achieve their goals and vision of a good life.

The Participant Engagement Department is also the first point of contact and plays a key part in supporting people to access Nulsen Home & Living services, including In Home services, Onsite Shared Support in apartment living, Supported Independent Living and Therapy Services (intake).

· Use your experience as a disability support professional to provide contemporary and flexible Exploration & Design to help people to flourish in their home of choice

· Help people to identify and develop the evidence they need to advocate for supports/hours from their relevant funding provider.

· Advocate, build, and maintain effective relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders including the people we support and families, carers and guardians, internal and external Service Providers, Support Coordinators and NDIS Planners.

· You will have a sound understanding of Person-Centred Planning and contemporary approaches to Home & Living.

Nulsen has a strong Person-Centred approach and Framework in place for the people we support. You will work closely with a broad network of people to ensure that the people we support and their families/guardians are supported to achieve the best outcomes as part of their funding plan review process. To achieve this, you will engage with the people we support and their families, RSMs, AMs, their relevant funding provider (e.g. NDIS, DSOA, ICWA, TIO, CPFS), Support Coordinators, Allied Health professionals, Nurses, PBS Practitioners etc,



to ensure an appropriate support to Home & Living is identified that meets the needs of the person and aligns with their funding plan and evidence reasonable and necessary supports.

What you'll need:

· Knowledge of the NDIS, Home & Living and flexible approaches of accommodation support and Specialist Disability Accommodation.

· Exceptional written communication skills, with experience in report writing and funding submissions.

· Experience in case coordination in a service delivery workplace, working with people with disabilities and engaging with their families.

· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

· Strong values and knowledge of the rights of people with disabilities; the concepts of social role valorisation, and quality of life. This includes thorough knowledge of the National Standards for Disability Services.

· The ability to work as part of a team or independently as the situation requires.

Desirable:

· A Diploma in Community Services, or other relevant qualification in human services.

Other Employment Requirements:

· Must hold Australian Citizenship, or be a permanent resident of Australia.

· Current Australian Drivers Licence.

· NDIS Worker Screening Check

What we give back:

· Salary packaging of up to $15,900 for general living expenses and an additional $2,650 for entertainment benefits per annum.

· Free parking

· Additional superannuation contributions options available

· Access to our Employee Assistance Program

· Professional development opportunities

· Great Culture and Supportive working environment

If you require further information about this role, please contact our Vernoika Mitchell on ••••@nulsen.org.au or by calling 08 •••• •700

Please be aware that we may proceed with shortlisting and interviews prior to advertisement end date.

📌 Participant Engagement Coordinator (Cannington)
🏢 Nulsen Disability Services
📍 Cannington