Behaviour Support Practitioner

Kirinari Community Services; Wagga Wagga; Hybrid; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $18,550

Annual leave up to 5 weeks

Professional development

Health and wellbeing programs

Job summary

Kirinari Community Services in Wagga Wagga NSW is seeking a dedicated Behaviour Support Practitioner. The role focuses on delivering specialist support to NDIS participants and their teams, promoting positive behaviour support, and improving quality of life.

The position offers a flexible arrangement allowing work from home while the office is established, ongoing professional development, a salary packaging option, and generous annual leave.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree or experience in disability support and challenging behaviours.
• Current registration as Behaviour Support Practitioner is preferred but not mandatory.
• Understanding of policy and legislation for Behaviour Support and Restrictive Practices.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Kirinari policies and NDIS regulations.
• Promote reduction of Restrictive Practices within the service.
• Build relationships with stakeholders to deliver Positive Behaviour Support.
• Develop, implement and review Positive Behaviour Support Plans.
• Use data tools to analyse behaviours and plan reviews; participate in development.
• Maintain an active clinical caseload in collaboration with the Clinical Services Manager.
• Keep accurate records and reporting.

Skills

Behaviour Support

Documentation

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Education

Relevant degree or experience in disability support

Job description

Benefits

• Access to generous tax free salary packaging including meal and entertainmentallowances
• Annual Leave up to 5 weeks
• Competitive salary on offer with salary packaging available up to $18,550
• A rewarding career with ability to give back to our community in the growing
  human service sector
• Opportunities to develop and progress within the organisation
• Strong focus on employee health and wellbeing with assistance programs
  available

Due to ongoing growth Kirinari has the opportunity for a new or experiencedBehaviour Support Practitionerto join our team based inWagga Wagga NSW. This position will allow for working at home until an office has been established in Launceston region. The ideal candidate would be committed to the pursuit of further knowledge through studies or professional development activities.

TheKirinari Clinical Teamreceives referrals from across the sector from a range of individuals living in different circumstances with different goals. As a Behaviour Support Practitioner (BSP) you will be responsible for providing specialist behaviour support services to National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) participants and their support teams.

As a BSP within Kirinari, you will be responsible for the promotion of positive behaviour support within the organisation and the enhancement of the quality of life of its customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance and a commitment to the policies and procedures and delegations of Kirinari, together with the relevant national and state legislation and policy, including the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission
• Have a thorough understanding of, and promote the reduction of Restrictive Practices across Kirinari and its customers
• Develop positive relationships and work with relevant stakeholders that include individuals, families, specialist support services and relevant government organisations in the delivery of positive behaviour support
• Develop, implement and review positive Behaviour Support Plans that address behaviours of concern and enhance the quality of life for participants
• Utilise a range of data tools, to complete behavioural analysis and functional assessmentsContinued participation in opportunities for professional development to ensure high quality service delivery and consistency with current trends
• Balance priorities and maintain an active clinical caseload in consultation with the Clinical Services Manager
• Accurate record keeping and reporting

About You

• A relevant degree and/or demonstrated experience in support of individuals with disability and complex needs and behaviours of concern would be highly regarded, but not mandatory
• Current registration to practice as a core, proficient or advanced Behaviour Support Practitioner in accordance with the NDIS Capability Framework would be highly regarded yet not mandatory.
• A thorough understanding of relevant policy and legislation relating to Behaviour Support and Restrictive Practices at national and state level, including the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission
• Must have a desire to learn and work as part of a transdisciplinary team.
• Have experience of, or a thorough understanding of the concepts and principles of Positive Behaviour Support, including functional behaviour assessment, development of positive behaviour support plans, and their implementation and review
• High quality written and verbal skills, including excellent computer skills, interpersonal skills, and time management ability
• Ability to work both autonomously and as a member of the Behaviour Support team
• Hold a current drivers license and a willingness to travel interstate
• Ability to obtain a NDIS Workers Check before commencement
• Ability to obtain the relevant state Working With Children Check before commencement

Applications close 5pm Friday 2 February 2024.

You must have the right to live and work in Australia.

Kirinari is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce, and actively encourage applications from individuals who identify as ATSI, LGBTIQ, CALD and diverse backgrounds.