Job description Service Coordinator
Application form Service Coordinator
Hours: 1 year fixed term, full-time (40 hours per week)
Are you ready to make a difference in the community while advancing your career in Service Coordination? We invite you to be a part of our dynamic team at CCS Disability Action, where you can contribute to an organisation dedicated to creating positive change.
Job specific information
This role offers you an exciting opportunity to use your skills within the Wairarapa community which contributes to improving the health and wellbeing of disabled people.
This role coordinates services provided by CCS Disability Action.You will work in partnership with individuals and their families to develop, deliver and/or coordinate a range of person-directed services that aim to empower and enable the individual to achieve their personal lifestyle goals.
You will be part of a supportive organisation that believes our employees are our most valuable asset. We are committed to providing a supportive work environment where you can thrive and grow. Whether you have previous experience in a service delivery organisation or are new to the disability sector, we will provide you with the support, resources, and development you need to thrive in this role.
About the role:
Develop and maintain community connections and networks; and promote the concept of inclusion and community development.
Coordinate high quality services that are creative, flexible, and responsive to the needs of disabled people and their families / whānau.
Coordinate the delivery of contracted services.
The benefits:
We understand the importance of employee wellbeing and offer a day of paid annual wellness leave.
Receive access to our Employee Assistance Programme, providing free external counselling service.
Discounts with leading retailers with our employee benefits scheme.
Contribute to an organisation that makes a real difference in New Zealand disabled communities.
We would love to hear from you if you:
Hold a relevant Degree or Diploma in Social Services or acceptable equivalent qualification and/or work experience.
Have experience working in a social services agency, and in particular working with disabled children/youth/adults, their families/whānau, and significant others.
Can demonstrate a willingness to be creative and innovative in delivering services
Have networking skills and knowledge of government, non-government, and private sector services available within the community.
Have understanding of person and family centred planning and community development concepts.
Are committed to providing quality customer services.
Have strong time management and organisational skills.
Have excellent written and verbal communication and reporting skills.
How to apply
To apply for this role please provide a completed CCS Disability Action application form, a copy of your CV and a covering letter. This can be emailed to Central.Recruitment@ccsDisabilityAction.org.nz or posted to Baylea Hanscombe, CCS Disability Action Central Region, PO Box 324, New Plymouth, 4310.
We are committed to ensuring our application process is accessible to everyone. Should you require an alternative method of application please contact Baylea Hanscombe on 0273281549 or email: Central.Recruitment@ccsDisabilityAction.org.nz
About us
CCS Disability Action builds our work around three core documents; UN Convention of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, Te Tiriti o Waitangi and the New Zealand Disability Strategy. We work within a Human Rights framework and are committed to equal opportunity in all our employment policies and procedures. We welcome enquiries from everyone and we openly encourage people with lived experience to apply.