Behaviour Support Practitioner

At Elevate, a profound passion for inspiring and empowering individuals fuels everything they do. They believe in the limitless potential within every person to live life to the fullest. With comprehensive expertise in the NDIS scheme and My Aged Care Home Care Packages, Elevate's dedicated team is committed to guiding clients on their unique journey toward a richer, more fulfilling life.

•Full-time permanent position
•Opportunities for inter and intrastate travel
•Thrive in a dynamic, supportive workplace
•Great location, situated just outside Adelaide's CBD

About the Role:

In this pivotal role, you will report to the Executive Manager of Business Services and play a key part in enhancing the skills and knowledge of Elevate Health Australia's staff. You'll foster a practice culture that is rooted in evidence and seamlessly integrates theory and research into everyday practices.
The Behaviour Support Practitioner will work collaboratively with stakeholders and participants to provide effective service delivery , and will also undertake direct case practice, including development of Behaviour Support Plans for participants, post-incident support, direct therapeutic or behaviour intervention as well as reporting, and working collaboratively with families, carers, staff and external professionals by writing reports, making recommendations, writing and updating Behavioural Support Plans, reporting restrictive practices and providing therapeutic supports as needed. This role requires inter and intrastate travel.

Duties:

•To provide clinical advice and guidance to individuals, families and support staff
•To develop strong collaborative relationships with government and non-government service providers for ongoing support
•Dealing with conflicting and/or competing agendas of stakeholders and negotiating agreed priorities or solutions
•Keeping updated on current and emerging issues and best practice in service policy and delivery
•Ensuring successful practice given complex client and community needs and operating environment
•Plan, deliver, and evaluate Behaviour Supports relating to the individuals needs in line with relevant legislative and ethical requirements
•Plan, implement and review training and support plans for participants, staff and families in positive behaviour support and specialist topics as required
•Ensure Compliance and Reporting - fulfill all legal, funding, and statutory obligations, including managing serious incidents, reportable conduct, and mandatory reporting requirements, particularly in areas like child safety

Skills and experience:

•Minimum 2 years' experience working in Disability with Behaviours of Concerns
•Recognised qualification in appropriate allied health discipline
•Experience in professional / clinician supervision and development
•The successful candidate will need to be registered or gain registration and approval by NDIS for the purpose of reporting restrictive practices
•Knowledge of Positive Behaviour Support, including functional behaviour assessments, intervention, service delivery, and restrictive practice
•Knowledge of NDIS legislation, SA legislation, and reporting guidelines and timelines
•Demonstrated ability to learn quickly, communicate exceptionally, work autonomously or within a team environment
•Demonstrated knowledge and a contemporary understanding of the disability sector including workforce, the NDIS, industrial relations, disability human rights and the barriers/opportunities to community inclusion and employment for people with disability

Clearances required:

•NDIS Worker Screening Check, and Working with Children Check (or any applicable checks necessary for work in this sector)
•Current driver license and current right to work in Australia
•Ability to undertake additional hours of work, and willing to undertake inter/intrastate travel as required

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To register your interest, please forward your current resume and cover letter via the application link.

Your confidential application will be acknowledged by email and shortlisted applicants will be contacted by phone from the Davies Stewart team.

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