Behaviour Support Specialist - Flexible, Growth Path

MedHealth Group; Warrnambool; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary + super

Health and wellbeing subsidy

Salary packaging options

Job summary

Outcomes Connect Australia (OCA) is seeking a Behaviour Support Practitioner—experienced or entry-level—to help people living with disability improve quality of life, reduce behaviours of concern and uphold rights. You will join a supportive team with clinical advisors; the role includes assessments, person-centred planning and evidence-based practice, with flexibility to live near Warrnambool.

Through the PBS program in partnership with MedHealth Academy and the University of Melbourne, the

Qualifications

• Current suitability (registration preferred but not essential) with the NDIS Commission as a Behaviour Support Practitioner.
• Considerable practical experience in supporting people with complex and challenging behaviours.
• Ability to work positively as part of a diverse team.
• Outstanding communication, influencing and interpersonal skills.
• Flawless report writing skills.
• Current driver's licence and reliable vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Support clients (NDIS participants) and families to identify needs through assessment and person-centred planning.
• Identify meaningful goals and practical strategies utilising the Positive Behaviour Support Framework.
• Develop, deliver and evaluate evidence-based support plans within a complex space.
• Ensure plans reflect clients' goals, passions and strengths.
• Build knowledge and capacity of those who support clients (family, carers, friends).
• Contribute to a collaborative and learning team environment.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Report writing

Education

Degree level qualifications relevant to providing support to people with behaviours of concern

Job description

Outcomes Connect Australia (OCA) is seeking a Behaviour Support Practitioner—experienced or entry-level—to help people living with disability improve quality of life, reduce behaviours of concern and uphold rights. You will join a supportive team with clinical advisors; the role includes assessments, person-centred planning and evidence-based practice, with flexibility to live near Warrnambool.

Through the PBS program in partnership with MedHealth Academy and the University of Melbourne, the