Behaviour Support Practitioner

**Introduction**:
The Rosewood Centre is here to support people in our community to improve their mental health and wellbeing. Our dedicated team of experienced psychologists and clinicians are passionate about helping people to live well and work towards their goals.
The Rosewood Centre is currently seeking a Behaviour Support Practitioner to join their team on a permanent full-time basis. In this dynamic role, you’ll work with a varied caseload of individuals supported through the Permanency Support Program, Out of Home Care (OOHC), and those receiving NDIS-funded services.
Benefits of Working with Us
- Directly contribute to improving the lives of many in the community.
- Receive an attractive salary with salary packaging available.
- Paid parental leave.
- Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport (T&C’s apply).
- Ongoing training and development opportunities.
- A great friendly environment of dedicated and passionate co-workers.
- Enjoy up to 10% off at top retailers with our mnBenefits program.
- Corporate benefits, including EAP, flu shots and more

**Description**:
POSITION DESCRIPTION
This role primarily involves conducting functional assessments of challenging behaviours and developing and implementing evidence-based Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) plans tailored to individual needs.
**Your responsibilities will include**:

- Delivering flexible, person-centred, and trauma-informed support
- Collaborating with individuals, families, carers, caseworkers, and support teams
- Promoting meaningful goals, choice, and control to enhance quality of life
- Ensuring compliance with legislative and clinical requirements, including the use of Restrictive Practices
- Advocating for the rights and dignity of individuals with disabilities, mental health conditions, neurodevelopmental disorders, or trauma backgrounds
- Contributing to a multidisciplinary team with creativity, energy, and a commitment to continuous improvement
- Upholding the values of Respect, Justice, Connection, Collaboration, and Innovation

**Skills and Experiences**:
EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA
- Capacity to communicate with a diverse range of groups and individuals.
- Experience working in a similar position or significant experience in the delivery of behaviour support services.
- Demonstrated ability to undertake behavioural assessments and create behaviour support plans.
- Commitment and ongoing demonstration of the values, principles and capabilities of the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission Behaviour Support Capability Framework.
- Excellent organisational, interpersonal and time management skills
- Demonstrated ability to work within the principles and values of CatholicCare Social Services
- A willingness to travel

QUALIFICATIONS
- Relevant qualifications in Disabilities, Social/Behavioural Science Field, Mental Health, Nursing, Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy or a related discipline
- Ability to attain Provisional Accreditation with NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission
- Current NDIS Worker Check (NDISWC) or willingness to obtain
- Current Driver’s Licence
- Current Working with Children Check (WWCC) or willingness to obtain

To Apply
Please provide a current copy of your Resume and a Cover Letter which addresses the two criterion points below:

- Why you want this role and how it aligns with your career goals.
- Your qualifications and experience in a similar position.

Applications for this position will only be considered if submitted through the following platforms: our careers page on our website, mnpeople, Indeed, Seek, or LinkedIn.
Additional Information
The Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable persons and preventing those in our care from suffering abuse or neglect. It is committed to implementing and maintaining compliance with the NSW Child Safe Standards and the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards and takes a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of children or vulnerable persons.
All who work in the name of the Diocese must comply with the Diocesan Safeguarding Framework Policy and act in accordance with the Diocese’s Code of Conduct which includes the Diocese’s Safeguarding Commitment Statement. Employees are required to undergo a National Police Check and retain a valid NSW Working with Children Check where necessary, in accordance with legislation.
Applicants must be able to demonstrate an understanding of appropriate behaviours when engaging with children.