Service Coordinator (Full Time)

CCS Disability Action’s vision is to see every disabled person/whanau haua interwoven into the lives of their whanau and community.

CCS Disability Action is the largest pan-disability support and advocacy organisation

in New Zealand. We have been working with disabled people / whanau haua and their families since 1935 and are at the forefront of service provision, advocacy and information sharing New Zealand-wide.

Job vacancy

This role offers you an exciting opportunity to use and develop your service coordination skills within the Otago/Clutha Community. Our work is undertaken alongside disabled people, their family/whanau, and develops individuals needs in a person directed, creative way that satisfies individual’s needs.

We work within a Human Rights framework and are an EEO employer meaning we make accommodation and openly encourage people with lived experience of disability to apply.

• Have an understanding of working with Families, Youth and Adult and the ways to support people to continue to grow and develop and to work across a variety of contracts
• Have knowledge of the Social Model of Disability, including person directed planning and community development practices
• Have strong commitment to providing quality support and outcomes to disabled people and their families
• Have strong commitment to positive action and diversity in the disability sector
• Have a willingness to be flexible and seek opportunities to work in innovative ways
• Are a person that looks for opportunities to develop and maintain community connections and networks with a focus on supporting the community towards greater inclusion for all people
• Have experience working with disabled people would be a distinct advantage
• Have a Full Driving Licence
• Have an ability to form positive relationships and networks.
• Have great oral and written communication skills.
• Have an understanding and knowledge of the disability sector and can relate to disabled people in a positive affirming manner.
• Have strong time management and organisational skills.
• Proficient in the use of data- based systems and general computer application.

Why Us?

• A friendly and values-based environment where you can make a positive impact.
• Receive access to our Employee Assistance Programme - providing free and confidential counselling and support.
• Access our employee benefits programme and a paid day of wellness leave each year.
• We value employee wellbeing – in addition to standard Annual Leave allocation, an extra Wellbeing Day leave each year.

To apply, send your completed CCS Disability Action application form, a copy of your CV, and a cover letter to southern.recruitment@ccsdisabilityaction.org.nz

To see a copy of the job description and application form for this role please go to https://www.ccsdisabilityaction.org.nz/job-vacancies/service-coordinator-dunedin

We are committed to ensuring our application process is accessible to everyone. Should you have any questions, require accommodations, or would like an alternative application method, please contact Serene Tzeng on 027 207 6799 or via the email address above.

Applications will be considered as they are received. As such, the closing date is subject to change. We will endeavour to update you regarding the status of your application as soon as possible.

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 NZ 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 value diversity in our workforce. This position offers you flexibility in how you manage the role, and we openly encourage people with lived experience of disability to apply.