Behaviour Support
Job Description
“Forsight Australia supports adults with sensory and additional disabilities to achieve their goals and live their best lives. Providing 24/7 support within our shared accommodation homes, along with Support Coordination and Allied Health Services, Forsight aims to provide the highest quality are care to our valued clients.
We are currently looking to expand our Allied Health Team with a highly motivated, enthusiastic Behaviour Support Practitioner. Reporting to the Allied Health Manager and working within a small multidisciplinary Allied Health Team, you will be responsible for the delivery of behaviour support plans for people with sensory, intellectual and physical disabilities.
The role requires you to;
* Provide Behaviour Support services that are timely, efficient, and effective, ensuring they meet the goals identified by the client and their families/carers and are provided within available resources
* Complete assessments (including data collation and analysis) of risk and behaviours of concern
* Develop, deliver, and monitor interventions and strategies around behaviours exhibited by people with a disability, and who may have multiple diagnoses which impact their behaviour
* Create Positive Behaviour Support Plans which will enhance clients’ Quality of Life
This role would suit someone with;
* Experience providing services to individuals with disability with behaviour support needs
* Clinical knowledge and experience in providing functional behaviour assessments and demonstrate comprehensive behaviour support planning skills
* Experience in providing clinical and/or functional behaviour assessment, intervention, and support in Supported Independent Living (SIL)
* A sound knowledge of best practice positive behaviour support, evidence-based approaches and trauma informed practice
* Commitment to improving the quality of life of people with a disability and demonstrated passion to reduce restrictive intervention
* Demonstrated excellent interpersonal, verbal communication and negotiation skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in high demand environments
* The ability to work both autonomously and within a team
* Demonstrated ability to train, mentor and support others to effectively deliver behaviour support
* Strong written communication to deliver effective plans and reporting in an NDIS environment
* Proven flexibility, adaptability and able to respond and adjust easily to change in work demands
* Computer literacy, including proficiency in electronic records and data management tools
Our ideal candidate would also have a;
* Tertiary qualification or currently studying either Psychology/Occupational Therapy/Social Work/Speech Pathology/Diploma Community Services OR have at least 1 year experience developing/overseeing behaviour supports
* Working knowledge of the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission Behaviour Support Rules and relevant disability legislation
* Current registration with the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission as a recognised Behaviour Support Practitioner
* Alignment with Forsight’s purpose and values
* Right to work in Australia
* Current Working with Children Check (WWCC)
* Current CPR and First Aid Certificate
* Current NDIS Worker Screening Check
* A valid and unrestricted NSW driver’s license
* Access to your own reliable vehicle (a car allowance is included in the salary package)
* Proof of COVID-19 Booster Vaccination or willingness to obtain
At Forsight, we understand that our people are our greatest asset. We are committed to offering you a friendly and supportive team environment, with lots of potential for growth.
If you would like to work for an organisation making a real difference in people’s lives, we would love to hear from you.
Applications close 10 June 2022
To apply click on the “Apply” button below and upload your cover letter along with an updated resume.
We appreciate your interest and time invested in applying, but due to high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.”
