Behaviour Support Practitioner - Fixed Term
Job No:
MDS68
Location:
Campbelltown, NSW
Macarthur Disability Services (MDS) has been providing support to people with a disability, the frail aged and their carers for over 30 years. We actively promote the rights and aspirations of people with a disability to enrich lives and roles in the community through the provision of choice, opportunity and innovative service design.
We take great pride in what we do at MDS, and we work to foster for our employee’s a culture of integrity and honesty, accountability, equality and social justice, continuous improvement and a strength based approached, in line with the MDS values.
MDS believes our mission purpose is dependent on the collective efforts of our diverse workforce. MDS aims to use a competency based management strategy for Human Resources practices and to develop motivated teams who are driven, skilled and trained.
MDS offers a rewarding career with:
- Flexible Work practices
- Opportunity to make a difference
- Above award conditions
- Salary packaging
- Multiple program sites close to home
- Safe and Supportive work place that recognises and rewards individual achievement
About the Opportunity
MDS is seeking to employ a Behaviour Support Practitioner for our Behaviour Support Service. This role is responsible for providing positive behaviour support and training/implementation service to improve the quality of life for people with behaviours of concern, and to ensure that service delivery is in line with NDIS Resources, legislative requirements and key performance indicators.
Key Responsibilities for this position include:
- Behaviour support plans are developed and reviewed, assessments are completed in collaboration with the relevant stakeholders and referrals made to appropriate services.
- Facilitate case meetings and case conferences as required.
- Provide implementation and training of behaviour support plans to all relevant stakeholders as requested.
The successful applicant with have:
- Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field (eg Psychology, Social Work, Speech Pathology, Occupational Therapy)
- Extensive experience working with people with a disability who exhibit behaviours of concern
- Knowledge of the concepts and principles of Positive Behaviour Support (PBS)
- Understanding of the NDIS and the service delivery model
- NSW Driver's Licence and access to a reliable vehicle
Desirable:
- Certificate in Applied Behaviour Analysis
- Certificate in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
- Experience/Qualifications working in Early Intervention
The Position is Part Time on a fixed term contract until September 2018. You will work 25 hours per week (days can be flexible to candidates needs). Additional hours may be available depending on business needs. This role is covered under the SCHCADS Award Level 5 classification ($35.78-37.78 per hour). Also offered is salary packaging, flexible working hours, mobile phone and leave loading.
To apply for this position, please complete the application form below
Phone (02) 4621 8400 for further information.
Applications will not be considered unless application form is completed.
Applications close 9am, Tuesday 3rd April 2018
It is essential that all applicants have the right to work in Australia. They must also have a current NSW driver’s licence and access to their own vehicle. Applicants will be subject to a Criminal Record Check and are required to provide a clearance for working with children. MDS is an EEO Employer and a smoke free workplace.
MDS is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people