Behaviour Support Practitioner

**Are you passionate about assisting young people with emotional and behavioural needs?**:

- **Do you enjoy supporting others to be the best version of themselves?**:

- **Work for an organisation that offers flexibility, is person centered and operates using a Trauma Informed approach to reach good outcomes.**

**Who We Are**

CareSouth is a local, community based organisation with a dynamic and bold vision to make a difference 'every day'. Working across locations in NSW, we seek to inspire each other and the communities in which we operate. Our purpose is to influence and support the safety, development and empowerment of children, young people, adults and communities.

**About the Role**

We are currently looking for a Behaviour Support Practitioner to join our Clinical Services team in Wagga Wagga on a permanent part time basis 3 days per week.

As a Behaviour Support Practitioner you will operate as a key constituent of a multidisciplinary clinical services team and be responsible for the design, delivery, monitoring and evaluation of behaviour support services to families, children, young people and adults with a range of disabilities and therapeutic needs.

**_ _**The successful applicant will have**:

- Demonstrate a commitment to the safety of children, young people and people with a disability.
- Tertiary qualification in Psychology, Occupational Therapy, Social Work, nursing or other relevant clinical field.
- Current registration with AHPRA where required or eligibility for registration with the relevant state body.
- Eligible to provide Specialist Intervention Behaviour Support and a range of appropriate services under the NDIS.
- Demonstrated ability to utilise data collection tools, collate information, analyse and prepare reports for relevant stakeholders.
- Therapeutic behavioural support strategies within the scope of our trauma informed framework.
- Ability to work effectively with a range of stakeholders including participants, families, Local Area Coordinators, NDIS, the Office of the Public Guardian, and other government agencies and specialist support services.
- Demonstrate knowledge of positive behaviour support principles including functional behaviour assessment, intervention and service delivery practices, and Restrictive Practice Authorisation processes.
- Knowledge of strengths-based practice, as well as family and person centred approaches.
- Experience working within clinical governance, quality improvement and risk management frameworks.

**Do you want to be a part of something great?**

At CareSouth, we recognise that the work you do every day is what makes our organisation great. We want to reward that and be an organisation that you are proud to be a part of. We are here to help you bring your best self to work and take your best self home

To recognise the work you do we offer
- A compassionate, supportive and inclusive culture that encourages you to be bold, big-hearted and determined.
- 24/7 After Hours Call centre to allow you to leave work at work
- Salary packaging entitlements up to $15,900
- Free, confidential and independent Employee Assistance Program (inc. free access to physical, mental, financial online supports)
- Tailored professional development pathways
- 24/7 access to our online eLearning system
- Access to internal and external clinical supervision

**Applications Close**:31 October 2024. Please note, suitable applicants may be contacted prior to the closing date of this advertisement.**

CareSouth warmly welcomes EVERYONE, irrespective of their ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation or gender identity. We are committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination.

**Enquiries to**: Christine Gregory, Clinical Services Manager on 1300 554 260

**Attachments**:

- Position Description Behaviour Support Practitioner.pdf