Community Worker

**Position: Community Worker - Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner**

**Location**: Hamilton (Newcastle) NSW

**Salary**: Competitive based on skills and experience

**Job Type**: Full-time / Permanent Part time

**About Us**:
At Sunny Steps Psychology and Supervision we are dedicated to empowering and improving the lives of individuals in our community. We provide targeted support services that enhance wellbeing and promote independence. We are currently seeking a motivated and skilled Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner to join our team, with a focus on supporting clients through tailored behaviour support interventions.

**Role Overview**:
As a Community Worker specialising in Positive Behaviour Support, you will be responsible for assessing client needs, planning and implementing strategies to manage and improve their behavioural outcomes, and working collaboratively with clients, families, and other healthcare professionals to facilitate community integration and independence.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Conduct comprehensive behavioural assessments and develop individualized behaviour support plans.
- Implement and monitor behaviour strategies, adjusting plans to meet client needs and ensure effectiveness.
- Provide ongoing support and training to clients’ families and caregivers.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure holistic client support.
- Advocate for clients and facilitate their participation in community activities.
- Maintain accurate records and documentation in compliance with legal and organizational standards.
- Assess clients' needs and planning, developing and implementing educational, training and support programs that benefit not only specific clients but the community as a whole
- interviewing clients and assessing the nature and extent of difficulties
- monitoring and reporting on the progress of clients
- referring clients to agencies that can provide additional help
- assessing community need and resources for health, welfare, housing, employment, training and other facilities and services, and working collaboratively with community groups, welfare agencies, government bodies and private businesses about community issues and promoting awareness of community resources and services
- supporting families and providing education and care for children and disabled persons in adult service units, group housing and government institutions
- preparing submissions for funding and resources, and reports to government bodies and other agencies

**Essential Qualifications and Skills**
- Degree in Psychology, Social Work, applied behaviour analsysis or related field.
- Certification or significant experience in Positive Behaviour Support or a similar behavioural intervention framework.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse client groups.
- Proven ability to handle sensitive situations with compassion and discretion.
- Working with Children Check, NDIS Worker Screening, Criminal History Check
- Drivers Licence with nil restrictions

**Desirable**:

- Experience in crisis intervention and conflict resolution.
- Knowledge and experience working within the local community, knowledgedable regarding resources and services.

**Why Join Us?**

You will be part of a supportive and dynamic team that is passionate about making a real difference in the lives of individuals. We offer professional development opportunities, a supportive work environment, and the chance to lead impactful initiatives within the community.

**To Apply**:
**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $80,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Employee discount
- Employee mentoring program
- Maternity leave
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Work from home

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

Application Question(s):

- Do you have a valid WWCC / Criminal History and NDIS Worker Screening (or agree to obtain)
- Do you have a covid vaccination or agree to obtain?

**Education**:

- Bachelor Degree (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Community / Positive Behaviour support: 1 year (preferred)

**Language**:

- English (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Full Driver Licence (required)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (preferred)

**Location**:

- Hamilton, NSW 2303 (required)

Work Location: In person