Perth Healthcare and Support Enterprise – Bunbury WA
Full time
3 months ago, from Perth Healthcare and Support Enterprise
Position Purpose
The Allied Health Therapy Assistant/Behaviour Support Admin provides assistance to the Allied Health and Behaviour Support teams in supporting participants (children and adults) registered with the NDIS. The role includes undertaking less complex allied health tasks, both therapeutic and non‐therapeutic, and supporting Psychologists and Behaviour Support Practitioners.
By enabling participants to receive additional therapeutic supports, the role allows allied health professionals to focus on more complex therapeutic work and support a greater number of clients.
Responsibilities include ensuring all reporting and administrative requirements meet service and support requirements and are delivered in line with PHASE policy and procedures, relevant legislation, and NDIS Practice Standards.
Key Tasks / Duties & Responsibilities
* Assist in conducting therapy assessment and intervention to support community-based participants in maintaining or improving functional capacity and increasing quality of life.
* Assist in developing resources for implementation.
* Assist in training on behaviour support plans to the support team under the guidance of an allied health professional.
* Assist in implementing plans that reflect participants' NDIS goals.
* Undertake accurate and timely documentation and communication, including notes, reports, and responding to inquiries from the NDIA.
* Facilitate monthly reporting on PRODA of RRP of the existing participant base in collaboration with the department service manager.
* Assist Behaviour Support Practitioners to lodge behaviour support plans on Proda, following regulatory requirements under the NDIS Quality Safeguards Commission.
* Case manage participants, manage and monitor participants' NDIS plan budgets, identify the most appropriate services within the community to suit participants' needs – duties may translate to support coordination or specialist support coordination depending on assessment and qualification.
* Provide direct client‐related activities under the supervision of the delegating Allied Health Professional and in accordance with the NDIS Competency framework, including conducting home and community visits.
* Provide support to existing participants under the supervision of the delegating Allied Health Professional.
* Schedule customer appointments when required.
* Complete data‐entry, information management, reporting and maintenance of database systems.
* Provide general administration support to Allied Health professionals.
* Manage and report on functions of responsibility and meet activity‐based KPIs.
* Program/project work as required.
* Perform other job‐related tasks requested by management and as necessitated by the development of this role and business.
* Attend and participate in staff meetings.
* Attend relevant training or stakeholder meetings.
* Participate in NDIS audit.
Qualifications
* Minimum Bachelor's degree in community services, or equivalent/relevant qualification.
* Previous experience in the relevant industry to undertake the range of activities required.
* Member of Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
* Appropriate on‐the‐job training and relevant experience.
Other Requirements
* COVID‐19 vaccination certificate (2 doses and booster required).
* Valid driver's licence.
* Reliable car.
* Valid police check (less than 3 months old).
* Valid Working with Children's check.
* NDIS Worker Screening check.
* NDIS Induction Module.
* Proof of right to work – passport/visa.
Experience / Knowledge
* Positive attitude towards people with disabilities.
* Effective interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills with ability to communicate across all levels with internal and external stakeholders.
* Experience working with children and adults with disability / mental health and culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
* Ability to work independently and collaborate in a team.
* Previous experience in an Allied Health, Aged Care, Therapy or disability setting.
* Working knowledge and demonstrated experience using databases, software, and MS Office suite.
* Efficiently and effectively complete agreed job tasks.
* Show flexibility in approach to work tasks.
* Show awareness of safety and preventative actions required.
* Follow routines and/or timetables and complete tasks on time.
* Comply with disability services standards and organisational policies and procedures relevant to the role.
* Adhere to reporting, documentation, and administrative requirements as directed by PHASE.
* Assist internal audit processes.
Performance Review
Performance reviews will be conducted using the organisation's Performance Management Process.
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