Benefits
- Access to generous tax free salary packaging including meal and entertainment allowances
- Annual Leave up to 5 weeks
- Competitive salary on offer with salary packaging available up to $18,550
- A rewarding career with ability to give back to our community in the growing
human service sector - Opportunities to develop and progress within the organisation
- Strong focus on employee health and wellbeing with assistance programs
available
Due to ongoing growth Kirinari has the opportunity for a new or experienced Behaviour Support Practitioner to join our team based in NSW - Albury/Wagga . We are seeking new and experienced practitioners.
The Kirinari Clinical Team receives referrals from across the sector from a range of individuals living in different circumstances with different goals. As a Behaviour Support Practitioner (BSP) you will be responsible for providing specialist behaviour support services to National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) participants and their support teams.
As a BSP within Kirinari, you will be responsible for the promotion of positive behaviour support within the organisation and the enhancement of the quality of life of its customers.
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure compliance and a commitment to the policies and procedures and delegations of Kirinari, together with the relevant national and state legislation and policy, including the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission
- Have a thorough understanding of, and promote the reduction of Restrictive Practices across Kirinari and its customers
- Develop positive relationships and work with relevant stakeholders that include individuals, families, specialist support services and relevant government organisations in the delivery of positive behaviour support
- Develop, implement and review positive Behaviour Support Plans that address behaviours of concern and enhance the quality of life for participants
- Utilise a range of data tools, to complete behavioural analysis and functional assessments
- Continued participation in opportunities for professional development to ensure high quality service delivery and consistency with current trends
- Balance priorities and maintain an active clinical caseload in consultation with the Clinical Services Manager
- Accurate record keeping and reporting
About You:
- A relevant degree and/or demonstrated experience in support of individuals with disability and complex needs and behaviours of concern would be highly regarded, but not mandatory
- Current registration to practice as a core, proficient or advanced Behaviour Support Practitioner in accordance with the NDIS Capability Framework would be highly regarded yet not mandatory.
- A thorough understanding of relevant policy and legislation relating to Behaviour Support and Restrictive Practice’s at national and state level, including the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission
- Must have a desire to learn and work as part of a transdisciplinary team.
- Have experience of, or a thorough understanding of the concepts and principles of Positive Behaviour Support, including functional behaviour assessment, development of positive behaviour support plans, and their implementation and review
- High quality written and verbal skills, including excellent computer skills, interpersonal skills, and time management ability
- Qualifications ideal however not required. Applicants should be open to pursuit of further knowledge be it through studies or other professional development routes.
- Ability to work both autonomously and as a member of the Behaviour Support team
- Hold a current driver’s license and a willingness to travel interstate
- Ability to obtain a NDIS Workers Check before commencement
- Ability to obtain the relevant state Working With Children Check before commencement
Applications close 5pm Friday 5 July 2024.
You must have the right to live and work in Australia.
Kirinari is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce, and actively encourage applications from individuals who identify as ATSI, LGBTIQ, CALD and diverse backgrounds.
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