Behaviour Support Practitioner
Job No:
MDS194
Location:
Campbelltown - Working from home and community based
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
- Salary packaging
- 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 Allied Health Team. This role is responsible for providing positive behaviour support to improve the quality of life for people with behaviours of concern. The role is also required to ensure 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
- Facilitate case meetings and case conferences as required
- Provide implementation and training of behaviour support plans to all relevant stakeholders
The successful applicant with have:
- Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field (eg Psychology, Social Work, Speech Pathology, Occupational Therapy, Nursing or Health Sciences)
- 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
- Current Working with Children Clearance
Desirable:
- 2 Years demonstrated experience in the delivery of positive behaviour support
- Certificate in Applied Behaviour Analysis
- Qualifications in Occupational Therapy
- Child protection experience
- Experience/qualifications in trauma informed care
This position is permanent full time (76 hours per fortnight) on a flexi-time contract. This role is covered under the SCHCADS Award Level 5 classification ($41.89 - $43.79 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
Applications will not be considered unless application form is completed.
Applications close 5pm Sunday 28th February 2021.
It is essential that all applicants have the right to work in Australia. They must also have a current NSW drivers licence and access to their own vehicle.. All successful applicants will need to complete/provide a NDIS Worker Screening Check and complete the NDIS Worker Orientation Module. 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