LOCATIONS
Geelong, Melbourne and Northern Rivers
ABOUT THE ROLE
This position is a Core Behaviour Support Practitioner role, having met, or working towards meeting all Core practitioner level capabilities. Ongoing professional development and supervision from a proficient level behaviour support practitioner or above, is provided.
Our Behaviour Support program uses individualised strategies for people with a disability, reducing the potential for behaviour that puts a person and those around them at risk. As a member of our Behaviour Support Team, you will work alongside people with disability and their supports, to develop a Behaviour Support Plan, which includes evidenced-based strategies, skill development, and training for the person and their support network.
WHY WORK WITH US?
Access to high-quality supervision, training, reflective practice, secondary consultation, and debriefing.
We will work with you to achieve both your personal and professional goals and offer a number of career pathways into leadership, behaviour support, and allied health roles.
We have a strong focus on wellbeing and flexibility, with a strong emphasis on work-life balance and the development of your own wellbeing plan.
We have created an environment that is fun, caring, and social.
Our hierarchy is bottom up, not top down – which means our leaders exist to support you – ensuring you’re at the forefront of everything we do.
Get to know your fellow team members through regular social events, social media engagement, and team building days.
YOU WILL BE
Highly trained, skilled and experienced.
A team player.
Hard working, humble and good with people.
Know how to have fun.
Creative, flexible and adaptable.
Organised, reliable and punctual.
Passionate about making a difference in people’s lives.
KEY SELECTION CRITERIA
ESSENTIAL:
A degree in Behaviour Support, Psychology, Social Work, Allied Health or other relevant Tertiary Qualification.
Driver’s license, National Police
Check, Working with Children’s
Check and NDIS Worker Screening Check.
Rights to work in Australia.
DESIRABLE:
Current suitability - confirmed by the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission - at the Core level as a Behaviour Support Practitioner.
Knowledge of behaviour support principles, including functional behaviour assessments, behaviour support plans, and restrictive practices.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to form relationships with key stakeholders - team members, other professionals, participants, and their families.
Excellent time management and organisational skills to manage a varied caseload.
An understanding of trauma-informed practice principles.
An understanding of the National Disability Insurance Scheme - including knowledge of policy and legislation related to behaviour support and restrictive practices.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including report writing experience.
A passion for supporting participants to achieve their goals and improve their quality of life.
Experience working with individuals, families, and children with disabilities.
CONDITIONS
This role is a permanent position. The position is classified as a Social & Community Services Employee Level 3 at a commencement salary of $90,00 pa plus weekly bonus structure .
