About this role
As a Behaviour Support Practitioner - experienced or entry-level - you will make a real difference in the lives of people living with disability by helping them and those around them. You will focus on enhancing quality of life, reducing behaviours of concern and promoting the rights of people with disability.
You will work as part of a team including practitioners, a team leader and clinical advisors, to support people with evidence-based practice along with developing your own knowledge, skills and experience.
You live in, or close, to Warrnambool.
You will also benefit from the School of Positive Behaviour Support (PBS), in partnership with MedHealth Academy and the University of Melbourne.
As a Behaviour Support Practitioner you will:
Support our clients (NDIS participants), along with their families and/or carers, to identify their needs through assessment and person-centred planningIdentify meaningful goals and practical strategies utilising The Positive Behaviour Support Capability Framework, with a commitment to eliminate restrictive practices, in the home and communityDevelop, deliver and evaluate evidence-based support plans within a complex support spaceEnsure individual plans reflect our clients' goals, passions and strengthsBuild the knowledge, capacity and strengths of those who support our clients - family, carers, friends, etc
Why You’ll Love Working for Outcomes Connect Australia
Supervision and Support:
you will receive weekly 1:1 clinical supervision from an experienced Behaviour Support Practitioner, plus opportunities to join group-based supervisions from the very beginningyou will be supported by our experienced team of clinical leaders to ensure that your work is guided and supported every step of the wayyou will participate in our national best practice onboarding and learning program, with a focus on understanding the role, the context of positive behaviour support (PBS) and the best ways to support participantsyou will participate in fortnightly learning prepared by Advanced and Specialist practitioners focusing on every aspect of our work, plus have access to our learning library of over 100 resourcesBuild Your Career:
you will prepare an individualised Continuing Professional Development (CPD) plan and Supervision Agreement with your supervisor to plan out your journey from 'suitable' to Core through to Advanced level of suitability as a practitioneryou will be supported by your clinical advisor and clinical leadership team to advance in practice specialisation, leadership, case management or any aspect of your work you see as your focus areayou will be welcome to apply for one of the regular internal leadership positions, short-term secondments or adjunct roles that are available within our teamTeam Culture:
you’ll be part of a values-led team that celebrates your wins and supports you through challengeswe believe everyone contributes to our culture, from our newest team members to our most senior practitionersBalance That Works:
flexible scheduling and remote/community-based worksustainable caseloads that respect your energy and timespace to rest, recharge and enjoy life outside of workBenefits That Back You:
competitive salary + super + rewards for outstanding performance$600 annual Health and Wellbeing subsidysalary packaging options
About You
Current suitability (i.e. registration) with the NDIS Commission as a Behaviour Support Practitioner is preferred but not essentialConsiderable practical experience in supporting people with complex and challenging behaviours is essentialDemonstrated ability to work positively as a member of a diverse teamOutstanding communication, influencing and interpersonal skillsConfident computer skillsFlawless report writing skillsCurrent Drivers Licence and own reliable vehicle
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Degree level qualifications of relevance to providing support to people with behaviours of concern are highly preferred
If you are interested in a role with our supportive team, please submit your application online or contact me - Clare Neal - via 0436 465 647 - with any queries.
You are welcome here.
Our fast-growing team of more than 4,000 people around Australia represent a huge array of life experiences, skills and ways of thinking. We value all these differences.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, proudly welcoming people with disability including mental health conditions, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people from the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, carers and Indigenous Australians to our team.
We are happy to adjust our recruitment process to support accessibility needs.