Trauma-Informed Behaviour Support Specialist

Lifestyle Solutions; Newcastle City Council; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Lifestyle Solutions delivers therapeutic child and family services across Australia, and seeks a dedicated Behaviour Support Specialist to support OOHC, ITC, and Foster Care programs. You will conduct assessments, develop plans and coach frontline staff within a trauma-informed framework.

Join a multidisciplinary team and contribute to case planning, reporting, and ensuring compliance with regulations while traveling as needed across locations. A relevant degree and checks are required.

Qualifications

• Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Behavioural Science, Counselling or related Human Services.
• Experience working with children and young people in OOHC, child protection or therapeutic care settings.
• Strong knowledge of trauma-informed practice, attachment theory and therapeutic care frameworks.
• Demonstrated experience in behavioural assessment, intervention and Behaviour Support Planning.
• Excellent communication, coaching and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong report writing and documentation skills.
• Current Working with Children Check.
• Current National Criminal History Check.
• Current driver's licence and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Conduct behavioural observations, assessments and functional behaviour assessments.
• Develop and implement Behaviour Support Plans and therapeutic interventions.
• Provide behavioural consultation and coaching to frontline staff, carers and operational leaders.
• Support children and young people experiencing complex trauma and behavioural challenges.
• Promote Positive Behaviour Support approaches and reduce the use of restrictive practices.
• Collaborate with Clinical Psychologist and multidisciplinary teams on therapeutic case planning.
• Participate in case reviews, clinical consultations and placement planning.
• Support staff through reflective practice, coaching and incident debriefing.
• Prepare high-quality behavioural assessments, reports and recommendations.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of behavioural interventions.
• Build strong relationships with carers, families, government agencies and external service providers.
• Ensure practice aligns with legislative, regulatory and organisational requirements.

Skills

Trauma-informed practice

Attachment theory

Behavioural assessment

Report writing

Communication & coaching

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Behavioural Science, Counselling or related Human Services

Job description

Lifestyle Solutions delivers therapeutic child and family services across Australia, and seeks a dedicated Behaviour Support Specialist to support OOHC, ITC, and Foster Care programs. You will conduct assessments, develop plans and coach frontline staff within a trauma-informed framework.

Join a multidisciplinary team and contribute to case planning, reporting, and ensuring compliance with regulations while traveling as needed across locations. A relevant degree and checks are required.