Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner

Your role at St John of God Accord

We are looking for a dedicated Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner (Grade 1 or 2) to join our community disability team on an up to permanent, full-time basis, part-time considered with a minimum of 0.6 FTE.

St John of God Accord (Accord) is a values-focused disability service provider in Victoria. We partner with people with disabilities to empower them to live a great life, with a full range of tailored services.  We welcome people of all diverse identities, religious and cultural backgrounds.

We provide a wide range of NDIS services to over 1,000 people with disabilities for:

• Specialist allied health services such as Positive Behaviour Support, Psychology Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, and Music Therapy

• Long term homes and short-term respite, for supported independent living and respite (STA)

• Skill-building through support coordination, group programs and individualised support in the community

This role presents an exceptional opportunity to deliver high-quality, person-centred care within a value's focused, family-friendly, not-for-profit organisation with offices in Greensborough and Scoresby, and access to any Waterman Office Suite across Victoria.

The Position

• Delivering direct, evidence-based occupational therapy services to individuals or groups, primarily in community settings for NDIS participants.

• Conducting thorough assessments encompassing Functional Behaviour Assessment's personal care, domestic and community Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), home environments, and physical capacity.

• Developing and implementing comprehensive behaviour support plans, ensuring appropriate progression towards people's goals.

• Coordinating the provision of specialised supports and equipment to optimise peoples' outcomes.

• Providing consultation and support as part of a multidisciplinary allied health team.

• Ensuring all practice adheres to the relevant legislation, Code of Ethics and St John of God Health Care policies and guidelines.

We are seeking a qualified and motivated Positive Behaviour Support practitioner who A tertiary qualification in Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Education, or a related discipline (associated specialty registrations such as AHPRA/eligibility for registration with AASW will be required).

You will be suitability to be registered by the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission as a Behaviour Support Practitioner (Core level minimum) and Demonstrate understanding of the principles of Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) and person-centred practice. The ideal candidate will have over 2 years' experience and tertiary level qualifications

Strong verbal and written communication abilities are essential, along with the capacity to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a dynamic team, will be essential to this role.

Successful applicants must hold a NDIS Screening Number, Victoria Drivers License and current First Aid certificate.

Above all, person-centred care will be at the core of everything you do committing to and supporting our Mission and Values.

We can offer you

• Salary: $70,866 to $114,129, dependant on qualification and experince (pro rata for part time), plus 12% superannuation

• Permanent full-time, working 38 hours per week

• Part-time considered (minimum 0.6 FTE)

• 5 Week's Annual Leave

• Salary packaging up to $18,550 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, rent, meal entertainment, holiday accommodation or other everyday living expenses as well as options to salary package benefits above the FBT cap on items such as:

  • Novated leasing 

  • work related expenses

  • self-education and

  • additional superannuation

• Employee discount on St John of God Hospital & Medical Services and Private Health Insurance

• 5 days Professional Development: Benefit from a $1200 annual professional development budget and 5 days of professional development leave (pro rata).

• Flexible and family friendly culture: A healthy work-life balance through flexible work options.

For all enquiries, please contact Anna Morris on

As a not-for-profit group, we invest all profits in the communities we serve by updating and expanding our services, facilities and technology, and supporting our caregivers to deliver great care through an excellent work culture. St John of God Accord is a great place to work, and we hope to be able to welcome you to the team
 

St John of God Accord (SJGA) complies with the NDIS Commission and all prospective employees are required to apply for your NDIS Check to ensure the safety and wellbeing of people with a disability.