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About Maple Community Services
Maple Community Services™ is a NDIS Registered Provider that facilities supports within Australia. We are a team of like-minded individuals working towards creating equal standards of living for people of all abilities.
Why Maple Community Services
Maple Community Services instils a progressive, fresh, and innovative workplace environment, where opportunities for creativity, individualism, and originality are plentiful. The business was founded in early 2018, making this career opening the perfect one for someone looking to grow within the organisation and make this space their own.
Position Overview
This role focuses on the high-fidelity direct implementation of evidence-based Behaviour Support Plans for NDIS participants.
The position is designed for an experienced professional who possesses the technical skills to implement complex strategies and regulated restrictive practices while actively working toward being assessed as "suitable" by the NDIS Commissioner. You will act as a primary clinical link between the participant’s daily support environment and the NDIS Behaviour Support Practitioner.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Lead the direct delivery of evidence-based, person-centred, and proactive strategies outlined in existing interim and comprehensive BSPs.
- Take primary responsibility for the collection of raw data to assist suitable practitioners in conducting Functional Behavioural Assessments and plan reviews.
- Monitor environments for triggers and ensure that any use of a regulated restrictive practice is strictly in accordance with the BSP.
- Work closely with participants, families, and support networks to ensure strategies are implemented consistently across all settings.
- Ensure all instances of RRP use are recorded accurately and that any unauthorized uses are reported as reportable incidents to the NDIS Commission within required timeframes.
- Assist practitioners in gathering background information and identifying key stakeholders for upcoming assessments.
Mandatory Qualifications & Competencies:
- Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance, or currently completing a tertiary degree in Psychology, Social Work, Education, or a related allied health field.
- Completion of the mandatory NDIS Worker Orientation Program and a valid NDIS Worker Screening Check.
- Completion of a comprehensive 40-hour foundation course in ABA or PBS
Demonstrated clinical proficiency through a competency-based assessment focused on the implementation of individualised behaviour support plans and non-aversive strategies for individuals with neurodevelopmental disabilities
Disclaimer: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted externally by our HR team. Please note that we do not request personal details or documents during the initial recruitment process.
Job Type: Casual
Pay: $32.56 – $45.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee mentoring program
- Professional development assistance
- Travel reimbursement
Experience:
- Mental Health: 1 year (Preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- NDIS Worker Check (Preferred)
- Working with Children Check (Preferred)
- CPR Certification (Preferred)
- First Aid Certification (Preferred)
- Driver Licence and car (Required)
Work Location: In person
