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Form of work- Permanent full-time opportunity, based in Cairns
- Flexible working arrangements with the option to work up to 40% of the week at home
- Increase your take-home pay with salary packaging
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 NDIS services focused on the wellbeing of individuals, families and communities across Queensland and Victoria.
We are 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! Our purpose is to make possibilities a reality. #TeamPossible!
About the Role
Together with families and support providers, we support adults with a disability to reduce behaviours of risk, improve wellbeing and quality of life. Through positive behaviour strategies and collaboration, we support NDIS participants to gain control, independence and to make positive lifestyle changes.
Reporting to our Behaviour Support Practice Lead, you will support and mentor a team of Behaviour Support Practitioners to ensure a quality service is delivered to NDIS participants in accordance with their individual NDIS plan. If you have completed a degree qualification (or higher) in Psychology, Social Work, Counselling or similar then this could be the role for you! Other key duties will include:
- Guiding and coaching Behaviour Support practitioners and reviewing positive Behaviour Support plans
- Encouraging a team-oriented approach to evaluation of service delivery
- Monitoring your team’s goals and objectives throughout the year and participating in annual performance reviews
- Working closely with the team to meet output targets whilst ensuring best practice and excellent stakeholder relationships
- Developing partnerships with service providers, community agencies and
government bodies to get the best outcome for our participants - Providing professional information and advice to people with disability, families, staff and managers regarding evidence-based approaches to reduce the impact of challenging behaviour
What you will bring to the role
- Completed degree qualification (or higher) in Psychology, Social Work, Counselling or similar - a must
- Experience mentoring Behaviour Support practitioners or leadership/management experience in the human services sector inc. disability, health, family support or another similar service area
- An in depth understanding of good clinical practice, the jurisdictional requirements in QLD and the context in which Behaviour Support is provided
- Knowledge of contemporary practices and philosophies in relation to service provision for people with intellectual and/or cognitive disabilities
- Experience or knowledge of developing positive Behaviour Support strategies for people with disability or cognitive impairment
- Strong administration and computer skills, experienced in MS Office Word, Excel and Outlook
Additional requirements:
- Right to Work in Australia i.e., Australian/NZ Citizen, Permanent Resident or Visa with permission to work – excludes visas with Temporary Work Rights
- A current Blue Card (Working with Children Clearance) and NDIS Worker Screening Check, or the willingness to gain these clearances if successful.
- A current and valid Driver’s Licence
- Willingness to undertake a "Fit2Work" Police Check
What can we offer you?
- Salary Packaging Benefits allow you to package up to $15,900 per year tax free. Less tax = more take home pay!
- In addition to your tax-free benefit, you can use up to $2,650 of your pre-tax income to pay for entertainment expenses (meals, holidays etc.)
- An Employee Assistance Program - six free sessions of personal counselling,
coaching or financial advice - Encouraged and supported ongoing professional development and diverse career opportunities
- Medibank corporate health insurance discounts and discounts on gym memberships, white-goods and solar packages
How to Apply
To demonstrate your interest in this role, please submit a cover letter and an up to date resume. We look forward to hearing from you!
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.
To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Tim Hudson on , quoting Ref No. 1163229.
