Centacare is a non‐profit community organization that supports the strengthening of family and community relationships, particularly where there is vulnerability and disadvantage. Our services are available to the entire community regardless of religion, circumstance, ethnicity, economic situation, age, gender or ability. We strive to deliver professional and accountable services whilst empowering our clients to find solutions and achieve their goals.
The Role
Excellent career progression opportunities have become available for Registered Behaviour Support Practitioners to join our team based in Ipswich/Logan on a full‐time basis with flexible working arrangements. With excellent career development focus and a supportive team, this is a great opportunity to grow your skills as a practitioner in the Community Services industry.
You will be working alongside a small supportive professional team to provide behaviour support services to the relevant stakeholder and facilitate best outcome based on their individual needs and goals. You will be supporting a caseload of participants who reside in the Ipswich/Logan area.
Key Duties
* Conduct intake and comprehensive functional assessments, including direct observation and consultation with key stakeholders
* Develop PBSPs in accordance with legislative requirements for clients that are subject to restrictive practices, undertake required risk assessment and environmental changes
* Develop and communicate positive behaviour support strategies for clients, families and support workers to enable them to support clients with PBSPs appropriately
* Complete ongoing assessments regarding client's behaviours and make recommendations about appropriate strategies
* Provide services with timely advice on how to respond to people with challenging behaviour through the lens of positive behaviour support practices, advice on the least restrictive option, if a practice constitutes a restrictive practice, and how to proceed according to current legislative requirements
Skills and Experience
* Minimum Bachelor Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Behavioural Sciences, Education or other relevant qualification
* Previous experience in Social work, Mental Health, or the community services would be highly valued
* Existing registration as a Core or Proficient Level Behaviour Support Practitioner
* Demonstrated capacity to analyse and interpret client records, plans and documentation and undertake functional assessments, develop positive behaviour support plans and provide findings and recommendations
* Demonstrated experience and capability to develop and sustain influential working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders and managing and influencing through a contemporary evidence‐base
* Proven analytical, problem‐solving, written, report writing and evaluation knowledge and skills
* Proven ability to exercise sound judgement and decision‐making based on evidence
* Ability to obtain and maintain a current driver's licence, blue card, criminal history check, NDIS Worker Screening Clearance, evidence of right to work in Australia, and an Australian Federal Policy criminal history check
Why Work for us?
This is a unique opportunity to work for a values‐based organization and make a difference with a highly‐regarded organization in Queensland. In addition to competitive remuneration plus PBI packaging benefits of up to $18,550, you will be able to be part of an organization that truly values its employees and provides people‐focused care to our clients.
How To Apply
Click APPLY and submit a cover letter that clearly addresses the above listed skills, experience and essential criteria, as well as a copy of your current CV.
Please note shortlisting and interviews will commence as applications are received.
The Archdiocese of Brisbane has standards of conduct for workers to maintain a safe and healthy environment for children. Our commitment to these standards requires that we conduct working with children checks and background referencing for all persons who will engage in direct and regular involvement with children and young people (0 - 18 years) and/or vulnerable adults. The organization is fully committed to child safety and has a zero tolerance to abuse of children or vulnerable adults.
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