Behaviour Support Advisor

**Work closely with leadership and service delivery to maintain compliance and facilitate continuous process improvement of NDIS and some Aged Care services.**

**The Role**

The Behaviour Support Advisor is responsible for the review and implementation of operational processes within Centacare’s Care and Support Services (CaSS) to ensure compliance to the National Quality and Safeguarding Framework as well as South Australian Legislative requirements.

The Behaviour Support Advisor will support the Operations Managers and Team Leaders to identify, review, report and fade out the use of Restrictive Practices within the Unit. The role will work closely with Behaviour Support Practitioners to facilitate the approval and implementation of Behaviour Support Plans and to implement fade out strategies.

See attached Position Description for full details.

**What you need to bring**
- Tertiary qualifications relevant to the functions of an Authorised Program Officer (such as allied health, nursing, education or a disability-specific or behaviour-specific discipline).
- Extensive experience and knowledge in the planning, development, implementation, evaluation and monitoring of behaviour interventions and supports.
- Experience in engaging with a variety of stakeholders in order to deliver outcomes
- The ability to undertake project related work and deliver outcomes under direction
- Experience building strong networks in the Disability Sector
- Ability to undertake complex investigations and provide accurate reports
- Intra-state travel may be required of this position
- Valid Department of Human Services (DHS) NDIS Worker Check (previously known as Disability Services Employment Check)
- Valid Department of Human Services (DHS) Working with Children Check (previously known as ‘Child-Related Employment Screening Clearance’)
- Valid Australian driver’s licence
- Experience in developing and delivering training is desirable

**What's in it for you**
- Full-time position. Part-time may be negotiated
- SCHCADS Award 2010 Level 6 $96,962.32 per annum + super
- Benefits include CBD car park, salary sacrificed vehicle, phone & laptop
- Work with a highly skilled and committed leadership team
- Quality accredited and reputable organisation
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 6 weeks parental leave for primary carer and 2 weeks for secondary carer
- Study leave for ongoing employees

**Who we are**

Each year, we support more than 30,000 people through community services in metropolitan and regional South Australia, operating within a strong ethical framework. We are client focused and provide support regardless of race, economic circumstance, sexual orientation, gender identity, religious belief or ethnic background. Centacare is a Child Safe, Quality Accredited Organisation and is a registered NDIS provider. We value the uniqueness of individuals, we consult, collaborate and operate with integrity and professionalism. Centacare is committed to cultivating a harmonious workplace free from harassment and discrimination. Equal opportunity principles align with our mission, vision and values. We believe that treating our workers fairly has a positive impact on our clients and maintains our reputation as a great place to work.

To learn more about us, click on the video Centacare Catholic Family Services - Our Story

**How to Apply**

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity please contact Liam Connelly, Executive Manager, on 08 8215 6821.

**Applicants from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.