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Jessica Ryder

Heidelberg Heights,VIC

Summary

I am a dedicated professional with 4 years experience in the NDIS. I started my disability career working as a Support Worker, and then was promoted to Team Leader (Melbourne) where I was responsible for managing 70 Support Workers and 150 Participants. I am committed to advocating for the well-being of clients. Skilled in developing business relationships with community partners. Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Work proactively and collaborate with other managers and directors. Ready to help team achieve company goals.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

NDIS Support Facilitation Team Leader

The Salt Foundation
10.2018 - 12.2023
  • Led a team over 70 support workers and 150 NDIS participants support team.
  • Ad hoc administrative tasks relate to delivery of NDIS supports.
  • Matched support workers to participants.
  • Overseeing support worker's rosters.
  • Managed shift changes when support workers are sick or absent.
  • Responsible for sending and updating all relevant/important information to support workers in relation to their participants by using CRM called Flow Logic.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with community partners, and participants' stakeholders cohesive network, enhancing the effectiveness of support services provided.
  • Enhanced team collaboration by implementing effective communication strategies and problem-solving techniques. Provided compassionate guidance to empower support workers.
  • Provided ongoing and timely support to support workers/clients, resulting in increased customer satisfaction and retention rates.
  • Developed customized training programs tailored to individual needs, boosting support worker skillsets and performance levels. Make sure all company's policies and procedures are followed.
  • Maintained accurate records and documentation, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and facilitating seamless audits.
  • Participated in providing ongoing professional development strategies, staying current on industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies.
  • In charge of under-spent and over-spent participants' support.
  • Managed Support Worker’s incident report.
  • Created safe environments conducive to open dialogue by establishing trust with participants and support workers, enabling them to share sensitive information more freely.
  • Overseeing SF Assistant’s KPI.
  • Reported and worked closely with GM to improve and innovate support services. Foreseeing potential risks.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Business Management

University of Bradford
Bradford, United Kingdom
12.2005

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Schedule Management
  • Relationship Building
  • Referral Coordination
  • Effective Communication
  • Training and Development
  • Performance Monitoring
  • Intake Interviewing
  • Administration and Management
  • Organizational Skills
  • Attention to Detail
  • Problem Solving
  • Time Management
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • File and Record Keeping

Certification

Certificate 4 in Disability.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin)
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

NDIS Support Facilitation Team Leader

The Salt Foundation
10.2018 - 12.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Business Management

University of Bradford
Jessica Ryder