Job Description

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Support Studio is a different kind of organisation; a place where people, teamwork and fun are prioritised. We provide specialised support services to people living with mental health and disability.

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About the role

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This position is a Proficient or Advanced Practitioner role, having met Proficient or Advanced Practitioner level capabilities. Ongoing professional development and supervision is provided.

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Our Behaviour Support program uses individualised strategies for people with a disability, reducing the potential for behaviour that puts a person and those around them at risk. As a member of our Behaviour Support Team, you will work alongside people with disability and their supports, to develop a Behaviour Support Plan, which includes evidenced-based strategies, skill development, and training for the person and their support network.

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Tasks

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- Develop, implement, monitor, and review, interim and comprehensive behaviour support plans.
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- Provide formal and informal supervision, secondary consultation, and support, to other practitioners.
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- Assist in the recruitment, onboarding, induction, and ongoing support of Behaviour Support Practitioners.
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- Play an active role in promoting and marketing the services provided by Support Studio, to help grow our Behaviour Support teams.
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- Engage with key stakeholders, through attendance at network meetings and services visits.
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- Provide debriefing, training, and reflective practice to other members of the team.
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- Contribute to high quality Behaviour Support services by regularly reviewing and supervising the work of other practitioners, including the development of Behaviour Support Plans.
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- Support the intake and allocation of new Behaviour Support referrals.
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- Develop goals, practical strategies, and interventions that are evidenced-based and person-centred.
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- Complete Functional Behaviour Assessments to understand the underlying causes/functions of behaviours with the potential to cause harm.
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- Lodge Behaviour Support Plans with the appropriate legislative body (i.e. NDIS Quality and Safeguard Commission and State Based systems).
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- Improve the quality of life and minimise risk/complexities for individuals who present with behaviours with the potential to cause harm.
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- Work towards eliminating restrictive practices.
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- Provide training and support to individuals and their support network, regarding behaviours with the potential to cause harm.
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- Safeguard the dignity and quality of life of people with disability who require behaviour support.
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- Work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team.
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- Receive supervision (individual, peer, and group), and individualised career development planning, in line with the Behaviour Support Capability Framework.
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Key Selection Criteria

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Essential:

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- A degree in Behaviour Support, Psychology, Social Work, Allied Health or other relevant Tertiary Qualification.
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- Current suitability – confirmed by the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission – and endorsement at the Proficient or Advanced Practitioner level.
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- Driver’s license, National Police Check, Working with Children’s Check and NDIS Worker Screening Check.
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- Rights to work in Australia.
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Desirable:

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- Extensive knowledge of behaviour support principles, including functional behaviour assessments, behaviour support plans, and restrictive practices.
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- Experience providing supervision, secondary consultation, and support, to other practitioners.
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- Excellent interpersonal skills, with a high degree of ability to form relationships with key stakeholders – team members, other professionals, participants, and their families.
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- Excellent time management and organisational skills to manage a varied caseload.
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- A comprehensive understanding of trauma-informed practice principles.
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- A thorough understanding of the National Disability Insurance Scheme – including knowledge of policy and legislation related to behaviour support and restrictive practices.
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- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including report writing experience.
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- A passion for supporting participants to achieve their goals and improve their quality of life.
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- Substantial experience working with individuals, families, and children with disabilities.
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📌 Lead Behaviour Support Practitioner - Expression of Interest (South Geelong)
🏢 Support Studio
📍 South Geelong