Authorised Program Officer

2 weeks ago


Brighton Council, Australia Minda Full time

As the state's largest not-for profit provider of disability services, Minda provides supported independent living accommodation, supported employment and community engagement options, as well as Allied Health and respite services.


Everything we do at Minda is underpinned by our values of Respect, Heart, Opportunity, and Community, and we recruit skilled people aligned to these values.


The Opportunity:


Due to an internal promotion, Minda's Quality & Governance team has an exciting opportunity for an Authorised Program Officer (APO) to assist with authorising restrictive practices, and to provide guidance on restrictive practices, ensuring legislative compliance.


Responsibilities
Reporting to the Senior APO, the Authorised Program Officer will do the following:

  • Work in accordance with legislative requirements to authorise regulated restrictive practices with the aim of reducing or eliminating their use where possible.
  • Work with stakeholders to facilitate compliance reporting of restrictive practices.
  • Engage stakeholders and provide advice to ensure best practice approaches are maintained.
  • Enter, manage, and review participant data and assessment decisions for the authorisation of restrictive practices in the DHS Restrictive Practice System (RPS).
  • Design educational materials and Quality and Safeguards documentation such as work instructions, and APO assessment tools.

Essential Requirements:

  • Demonstrated experience in the delivery of positive behaviour support plans.
  • Knowledge of NDIS mandatory reporting requirements, and a sound understanding of restricted practices.
  • Strong interpersonal skills to form effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders and provide advice and training in restrictive practice use.
  • Organisational skills with the ability to work autonomously to meet deadlines.
  • Demonstrated understanding of compliance reporting as required by the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission, and State and Commonwealth government bodies/ departments.
  • Tertiary qualification relevant to the role.

Other:

  • NDIS Worker Screening Clearance.
  • Current and unrestricted South Australian Driver's Licence.
  • Evidence of full vaccination against Covid booster)

What's in it for you?

  • Work for the community and make a real difference to the people we support
  • Enjoy flexibility and NFP salary packaging options.
  • Beautiful beachfront location, free onsite parking, and café facilities.

How to apply


To apply, follow the prompts and you will be redirected to the Minda website, where you can also view the position description.

Applications, including a cover letter and resume should be submitted by
_COB Tuesday 26 March 2024_

  • Minda recognises that diversity in our workforce better equips us to support our clients' individualised aspirations and goals. So, if you're a person living with a disability, an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person, part of the LGBTQIA+ community, from a culturally or linguistically diverse background or unique in any other way we would love to hear from you._


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