NDIS Recovery Coach and Support Coordinator

• 1 x Full Time****Permanent Position
• 40 Hours Per Week + ADO
• SCHADs Award, Schedule B, Level 5

Footprints Community****is a well-regarded not-for-profit provider of community-based services, working in the community for over 30 years. We specialise in working with older people, those that experience disability, mental illness, as well as those who are at risk of homelessness.

About the role and program

TheNDIS Recovery Coach & Support Coordinatorwill provide varying levels of coordination of support for adults with a disability, including psychosocial disability. Considering an individual's circumstances and level of complexity, the role actively supports participants to coordinate and manage their NDIS plan to enable greater independence across all domains of an individual's life.

About you

Essential

Minimum requirement:

• Lived experience recovery coach, Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work and/or 2 years of experience in mental-health related peer work
• Recovery Coaches without a lived experience, Certificate IV in Mental Health, community services, other related health fields or 2 years of experience in mental-health related work
• High level knowledge and skills in the coordination of supports to assist people with a Psychosocial Disability in their community and/or in their home
• Knowledge and understanding of the NDIS, including relevant legislation, the different levels of Support Coordination and NDIS Price Guide.
• Demonstrated knowledge and/or experience working with diverse client groups including people with a disability and their families/carers, people with mental illness, people who are homeless or residing in marginalised housing and who may be at risk of homelessness.
• Highly developed written communication and inter-personal skills, with demonstrated experience gaining the cooperation of internal and external stakeholders.
• Computer literacy and the ability to manage client data bases and associated reports
• Current class C driver license.
• National NDIS Worker Screening Check or current Yellow Card

Desirable

• Bachelor Degree in relevant field (Social Work, Psychology or Occupational Therapy)
• Current First Aid Certificate

We offer

• Flexible work arrangements
• Attractive remuneration with generous salary sacrifice benefits
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development and training
• A committed and friendly teamwork environment

For further information please contactRobert Forbes, Manager - Social Wellbeing and Disability Services on0412 784 136

**Applications Close:**COB Friday, 05th September 2025, however, applications may be reviewed upon receipt with shortlisting and interviews commencing prior to the closing date.

Shortlisting and interviewing will commence as soon as applications are received

Footprints encourages applications from all people. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees no matter their sex, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity. Demonstrating our commitment to reconciliation and building long-term employment opportunities for First Nations peoples, Footprints strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants for this position.