Sexuality and Relationship Educator

This is a unique opportunity to make a real impact and positive change to people's lives as a Sexuality Educator in the Disability sector

WHO WE ARE

With significant experience in the disability sector within government and community organisations, Rubix Support is passionate about supporting people with cognitive impairments to lead the life they want to live and to achieve their goals and aspirations. Rubix Support provide support to people aged between two years to sixty-five years old. We are a registered provider under the NDIS and provide services across four main areas - positive behaviour support, support coordination, sexuality and relationship and lifestyle support. We are focused on evidence based best practise, a commitment to social justice with a human rights lens who are passionate about achieving positive outcomes for the people we support.

WHAT WE DO

Rubix Support's Vision is to be a leader in the provision of evidence-based, practical, individualised behaviour assessment and support for people with intellectual impairments with complex support needs.

WHY WORK WITH US?

When you join our team you become one of us We are committed to your personal growth and provide you with significant, on-going support including training and opportunity to progress. Rubix Support do not hire people in subcontracting arrangements, just like the good old days, you will have job security

You will be part of a team that has significant experience supporting people with cognitive impairments and who are leaders in the field of positive behaviour support. We are a team that strives on positive team culture, are always happy to support each other and who enjoy a good laugh.

You are provided with all the necessary tools to complete your rewarding role including an Apple MacBook and phone which provides you with the ability to work flexibly.

You are provided with extensive support throughout the week, not just at the fortnightly supervisions, monthly peer supervision or monthly team meetings that occur.Working with an established service that has significant experience within the positive behaviour support space not only provides you with vast opportunities for development but also ensures that the people you support will be given the best possible outcome.

AS A SEXUALITY AND RELATIONSHIP EDUCATOR YOU WILL:

• This is a fantastic dual role, whilst you will predominately work the accountabilities and responsibilities of a Sexuality and Relationship educator, you will also hone your skills as a Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner.
• Provide comprehensive and inclusive sexuality and relationship education to individuals with disabilities, their families, and their caregivers.
• Work with the Sexuality Educator and Manager of Positive Behaviour Support to design and develop curriculum that is age-appropriate and disability inclusive with material that is accessible, respectful, and sensitive to diverse needs.
• Plan, facilitate and evaluate community education, training workshops and secondary consultation for participants and their families or caregivers.
• Undertake knowledge assessments for groups or individuals as required to provide appropriate learning and support addressing their specific questions and concerns.
• Follow up and perform needs analysis on referrals with the appropriate stakeholders, including participants, families, parents/caregivers, and other service providers.
• Maintain accurate records of training sessions, workshops and individual assessments.
• Collect feedback and evaluate the effectiveness of training using data to improve and refine future training.
• Promote and develop the Puberty Education Program (PEP) in the community and to appropriate services.
• Stay up to date on legislation, policies, and guidelines to develop the processes, policies and procedures relating to the Sexuality and Relationship Education supports at Rubix Support.
• Advocate for inclusive sexuality and relationship education, promoting the rights and autonomy of individuals with disability.
• Complete assessments of sexual knowledge and recommend supports and strategies that meet the sexual needs of the person you are supporting.
• Create visual aids and resources to assist the person and their supports to better understand their support needs
• Engage in professional development and training for contemporary and practical sexuality and relationship education service provision.

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA:

• You are a registered PBS Practitioner.
• You
  hold with relevant qualification with experience in supporting people
  with a cognitive disability who require sexuality and relationship
  education.
• Excellent report writing skills and assessments suitable for the intended audience.
• Applicants must have experience working with participants who identify as part of the LGBTIQA+ and those from a CALD background.
• Applicant
  must have Cybersafe awareness and understanding regarding the
  vulnerabilities of young people with cognitive disabilities in the
  online world including on social media platforms and engaging in online
  relationships
• An ability to deliver training in small groups with people with cognitive disabilities and their support network
• Able to facilitate and adapt preferred style to influence others to achieve planned participant outcomes.
• Demonstrated
  knowledge, experience and understanding of the support needs of people
  with disability across home and community settings.
• An
  ability to effectively communicate through the use of different aides
  to meet the communication needs of the person you are communicating
  with.
• Well-developed
  communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to work
  and communicate effectively with participants, their families, community
  agencies and other professionals
• Focused on supporting individuals to increase their quality of life through self-determined and person-centred thinking.
• Ability
  to manage time and workload priorities with the ability adapt and be
  flexible to changing participant needs, while prioritising tasks in an
  efficient manner.
• Experience and practical knowledge in evidence-based practices
• Ability to utilise interpersonal skills and experiences to support and manage difficult, confidential, and sensitive situations.
• Commitment to social justice and inclusion and valuing difference and diversity
• High standard of personal integrity and commitment to the organisational values
• Able
  to work independently and make calculated decisions based on training
  and knowledge and being accountable. Value and enjoy teamwork and
  ability to collaborate with others to achieve common goals.

SCREENING CRITERIA:

Rubix Support operates a stringent safety screening procedure for all preferred candidates including:

• Two professional references to be provided.
• A clear NDIS Worker Screening Check is required and will need to be provided prior to commencement of employment.
• A current Employee Working with Children Check (WWCC) card is required and will need to be provided prior to commencement of employment.
• Applicants who have lived overseas for 12 months or longer during the past 10 years are required to provide the results of an international police check. Applicants should contact the relevant overseas police force to obtain this and submit as part of their application. Details of overseas police agencies are available on the Department of Immigration website and can be searched for under the phrase, 'penal clearance certificate.'
• Please refer to the Position Description for more details.

Please note, to apply, please select the Apply button and complete the application form - we look forward to receiving your application and are committed to communicating an outcome for every applicant

Interviews will occur until the right candidate is found. Please contact if you have any queries.

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