• Working closely with clients to identify their needs, personalise support and ensure they are receiving appropriate services.
• Promoting and fostering independent decision-making, including choice and control.
• Coordinating and liaising with service providers, and reviewing goals and jointly determining new ones with client.
• address complex barriers that affect your ability to access the right supports
• design a service plan for your specific support needs, where needed.
• Develop trusting, positive and professional relationships with Participants and service providers.
• Provides information to Participants and advocates when necessary to facilitate access to community services and facilities.
• Supports Participants in facilitating their independence by enabling empowerment and choice, and the promotion of personal resilience and social inclusion.
You can work as a Support Coordinator without formal qualifications, however employers may prefer candidates with a qualification in disability, community services, mental health, social work or allied health.
