SDA Coordinator

at  Entree Recruitment

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Hold or obtain an NPC, NDIS Worker Screening and WWCC
• Proven experience in intake coordination or transition roles within the disability or healthcare sectors is essential
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to manage expectations while building positive relationships with participants, families, and internal and external stakeholders
• Compassionate and person-centred approach
• Excellence in administration and ability to navigate multiple systems

ABOUT THE ROLE

As the Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) Coordinator, you will be employed on a full-time permanent basis and will be responsible for facilitating seamless transitions for SDA participants into their new homes with support to independence and choice of suitable environs that reflects the InPlace living commitment.

DUTIES

• Triage and process new intake and SDA enquiries
• Critically analyse applications and identify potential matches with a person-centred approach to vacancies
• Gather intake information and initial risk identification assessments to determine the needs and preferences of potential SDA participants (inclusive of SDA funding levels) and develop and implement personalised transition plans
• Coordinate and collaborate with external stakeholders such as supported independent living service providers, support coordinators, hospitals, social service agencies and healthcare professionals
• Connect and support participants during the handover process to the internal tenancy team and ensure compliant record keeping and administration throughout the processes
• Assist participants and their advocates to make informed decisions on their SDA options, act as their main point of contact throughout the process and after transition into their new home