Behaviour Support Practitioner- Ringwood

• Full-time permanent position in Ringwood
• Increase your take-home pay with Salary Packaging
• Join a supportive team with opportunity to up-skill and grow

About Us
Community Solutions Group makes a difference in people's lives - supporting them to achieve their goals and working with them on their pathway to possibilities. We deliver a broad range of services focused on the wellbeing and independence of individuals, families and communities across Queensland, Victoria and New South Wales.

About The Role
As a
Behaviour Support Practitioner (BSP)
in the Specialist Services Team, the number one goal is to improve the quality of life of all of our NDIS participants. Through positive behaviour strategies and collaboration, we support participants to gain control, independence and to make positive lifestyle changes.

Whether you are an experienced practitioner or fresh out of university with a q
ualification in Psychology, Counselling, Social Work or similar
, this is your opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people living with a disability. We will provide you with a structured induction and on the job training to ensure you have all of the necessary tools to succeed in your role

Your Day To Day

• Building close relationships with participants, their families and service providers by creating a supportive and safe environment
• Providing professional information to people with disability and their support circle regarding evidence-based approaches to reduce the impact of challenging behaviour
• Ensuring the support that we deliver aligns with the participant's NDIS Plan
• Undertaking behavioural assessments with NDIS participants who have complex and challenging behaviours
• Developing and implementing intervention strategies in consultation with individuals and families
• Ensuring support plans, notes and documents are recorded in line with the NDIS framework and with a high level of care and accuracy
• Clinical supervision, professional development and support to build your skills and confidence as a Practitioner

What You Will Bring To The Role

• Completed degree qualification (or higher) in Psychology, Social Work, Counselling, or similar
• Experience or knowledge of contemporary practices and trends in relation to service provision for people with intellectual and/or cognitive disabilities
• The ability to motivate, build rapport and attune with participants, their families and service providers - you are a true people person
• You enjoy being out on the road attending client visits (pool vehicles available)
• Knowledge of or experience with restrictive practices
• Exposure to developing and implementing positive behaviour support plans
• An understanding of good clinical practice, the jurisdictional requirements and the context in which Behaviour Support is provided
• Strong IT, admin and organisation skills as you will be working with billable time

Benefits And Perks

• Package up to $15,900 of your annual salary tax free, and additional $2,650 for meal and entertainment expenses.
• Use your pre-tax income to purchase a new or used car, saving on both the purchase price and running costs.
• Discounts on Corporate Private Health Insurances, Fitness Facilities, Select Kia Vehicles, and appliances.
• Supportive Induction and Learning Opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Reward and Recognition Program.

Intrigued? We'd love to hear from you. Please click "apply" to submit your application and join #TeamPossible today

Community Solutions Group is part of Endeavour Foundation, one of Australia's largest employers of people living with disability where being inclusive and diverse is not just an aspiration, it is who we are Fostering a diverse and inclusive culture is at the heart of everything we do and getting it right goes hand in hand with living our organisational values and our purpose of making possibilities a reality.

Community Solutions encourages applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures. This includes Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, CALD (Culturally and Linguistically Diverse), the LGBTQI+ community, and people with disability. We value inclusivity and are committed to adjusting our recruitment process to ensure accessibility and support of an applicant's needs.