Job Description

Health and Community Services – Thomastown VIC

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Health and Community Services (HCS)

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About the Role

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At Health and Community Services (HCS), we are seeking a skilled, compassionate and motivated Behaviour Support Practitioner to join our growing multidisciplinary team.

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In this role, you will work with NDIS participants who require behaviour support, using evidence-based and person-centred approaches to improve quality of life, increase independence and reduce behaviours of concern.

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You will work collaboratively with participants, families, support teams and other allied health professionals to develop and implement high-quality Positive Behaviour Support Plans in accordance with NDIS requirements.

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Key Responsibilities

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- Conduct comprehensive Functional Behaviour Assessments (FBAs) to understand behaviours of concern, contributing factors and support needs.
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- Develop Interim and Comprehensive Behaviour Support Plans that are evidence-based, person-centred and consistent with NDIS requirements.
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- Develop practical behaviour support strategies aimed at improving participants' quality of life, independence and community participation.
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- Provide behaviour support interventions to participants across home, community and supported living environments.
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- Provide training, coaching and ongoing guidance to families, carers, support workers and other stakeholders in implementing behaviour support strategies.
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- Monitor participant progress and evaluate the effectiveness of behaviour support strategies.
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- Review and update Behaviour Support Plans based on participant outcomes, data and changing needs.
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- Work collaboratively with Occupational Therapists, Support Coordinators, psychologists, nurses, support workers and other allied health professionals.
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- Support the reduction and elimination of restrictive practices wherever possible and ensure appropriate reporting and documentation where restrictive practices are used.
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- Maintain accurate, timely and compliant clinical documentation, progress notes and reports.
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- Participate in case conferences, stakeholder meetings and multidisciplinary team discussions.
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- Maintain a strong understanding of the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission requirements relating to behaviour support and restrictive practices.
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- Contribute to continuous improvement, clinical governance and best-practice service delivery within HCS.
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About You

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You are a passionate and clinically confident practitioner who enjoys working collaboratively with participants and their support networks.

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You have strong assessment, communication and report-writing skills and are comfortable managing a diverse community-based caseload.

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Essential

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- Relevant tertiary qualification in Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Nursing, Behavioural Science, Counselling, Disability, Education or another relevant discipline.
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- Suitable experience and/or qualifications to practise as an NDIS Behaviour Support Practitioner.
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- Registration or suitability with the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission as a Behaviour Support Practitioner, where applicable.
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- Understanding of Positive Behaviour Support and functional behaviour assessment.
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- Strong clinical reasoning, assessment and report-writing skills.
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- Understanding of behaviours of concern and restrictive practices.
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- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
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- Ability to work independently and effectively manage a diverse caseload.
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- Experience working within the NDIS framework is highly desirable.
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Requirements

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- Current Driver's Licence.
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- Reliable vehicle and appropriate vehicle insurance.
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- Working with Children Check.
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- NDIS Worker Screening Check, or willingness to obtain one — support will be provided.
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- Current police check where required.
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- Ability to undertake community-based appointments across participants' homes and other service settings.
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What We Offer

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Competitive remuneration based on experience and practitioner level

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Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities

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Clinical supervision and professional support

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Supportive and collaborative multidisciplinary team environment

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Flexible work arrangements to support work–life balance

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Community-based and flexible working opportunities

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Prospect to grow professionally within an expanding NDIS organisation

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About Us

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Health and Community Services (HCS) is a provider of disability and community-based support services across Victoria.

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Our multidisciplinary team works collaboratively to provide high-quality, person-centred services that empower participants to increase their independence, improve their quality of life and achieve their individual goals.

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We are committed to quality, safeguarding, evidence-based practice and continuous improvement across all our services.

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