A support coordinator supports people with disability to understand and implement funded supports in their NDIS plan.They also provide links to community, mainstream and other government services. Support coordinators focus on supporting people with disability to build their skills and direct their own lives as well as connect to appropriate service providers.
The role of a support coordinator can be varied, given the unique needs of the people they are supporting. Some skills that this role requires include:
- relationship building
- collaboration
- coordination
- organizational skills
- crisis and issues management experience
- a thorough understanding of the NDIS
- a strength-based approach to working with people with disability.