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Local Area Coordinator (NDIS) - QueanbeyanUniting Queanbeyan, New South Wales, AustraliaWe invite applications for Local Area Coordination professionals to join our team on a full-time basis in Queanbeyan, NSW.What you''ll be doing in this roleAs a Local Area Coordinator, you would be using your people skills, ability to multitask and move with changes rapidly to assist participants to be linked to and navigate the NDIS. You will guide participants in their options to make informed choices while gathering information for the development of their NDIS plans to help further build capacity. LACs also support NDIS participants in exploring ways to achieve their goals and help them understand how the funding in their plan works.Your work will include:Supporting people with disabilities, their families and carers by providing linkage and referrals to community and Mainstream Services and/or services funded by the NDIA''s Grant programsWith hands-on NDIS and Uniting training, you will develop a thorough understanding of how to best support NDIS participants through the various stages of their pathwayUndertake other duties as requested by the Service Area Leadership Team consistent with the general nature and responsibilities of the positionWho we''re looking forSomeone with great people skills, customer service, excellent communication and time management skills.Background with Disability and understanding of NDIS.Successfully manage multiple responsibilities or KPIs, targets or caseloads with efficiency and meet service delivery deadlines.You''ll be adaptable, empathetic, and resourceful and be able to live Uniting''s everyday values of being compassionate, respectful, imaginative, and bold.Even Better:Someone who has lived experience and/or experience caring for someone with a disabilityWhat we offer youTax-free salary packaging entitlements of up to $15,900 per yearTax-free salary packaged meal & entertainment card of up to $2,650 per year$500 referral bonus can be generously rewarded for referring a friend who joins Uniting.Flexible work arrangementsPaid travel entitlementsRDOs (Rostered Day Off)Staff discounts and cash back programs with major retailersHands on training, career development and mentoring with a leading providerHow to applyIf you see yourself in this role, we''d love to hear from you. Just click on the ''Apply now'' button, fill out your details and submit. Once you apply, we''ll keep you up to date on how your application is progressing.What to expectPlease know that employment with Uniting requires:A National Police CheckReference checksWorking with Children CheckNDIS Working CheckOther pre-employment screeningsUniting is a Child Safe Organisation committed to promoting the safety, well-being and inclusion of children and young people. Empowered by diversity inclusion is how we work. #J-18808-Ljbffr