• Experienced Behaviour Support Practitioner-Proficient & Advanced, – part time role
• Develop and implement Behaviour Support Plans to improve quality of life  
• Be part of supportive Allied Health Team
• Excellent not for profit salary packaging benefits

About the role

We have a vacancy for a NDIS registered Behaviour Support Practitioner to join our Disability Allied Health team to develop and implement Behaviour Support Plans to improve our client’s quality of life.    

This is a part time role 45.6 hours per fortnight reporting to the Senior Manager Allied Health.  This role is based at the Kew office with travel required mainly in Eastern Metro

About you 

You are a passionate Behaviour Support Practitioner whose number one goal is to improve the quality of life of all our NDIS Participants and you value the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people with a disability.

You will be NDIS registered and have the necessary training and experience in behaviour support to deliver NDIS funded services to support young people and adult clients who have complex needs and challenging behaviours.

Duties

• Provide person centred behaviour support in accordance with the NDIS Positive Behaviour Support Capability framework.
• Develop Behaviour Support Plans consistent with the requirements of the NDIS, (Restrictive Practices and Behaviour Support) Rules 2018, the Disability Act and the Victorian Senior Practitioner
• Involve all stakeholders in the person’s support team in the development of the Functional Behaviour Analysis (FBA) and the Behaviour Support Plan (BSP)
• Training, supervising and supporting staff to implement behaviour support plans and positive behaviour support strategies.

Skills and experience

• Minimum 2 years of experience and a strong interest in Positive Behaviour Support with NDIS participants who have significant complex support needs NDIS Behaviour Support Practitioner ID (proficient, advanced), tertiary qualification in a relevant field, for eg. Psychology, Occupational Therapy
• Demonstrated ability to work in a changing environment and to collaborate and build strong relationships with clients and with all stakeholders to achieve results
• Excellent communication, report-writing and time management skills
• Proficient in using technology and digital record-keeping systems
• Current working with children checks and NDIS Worker Screening Check and driver's license

If you have the skills and experience required for this role APPLY NOW. 

Why VMCH?

Because the people we employ make it a great place to work! In addition, VMCH will provide you with:

• A rewarding and supportive work environment, with opportunities for professional development and career progression. 
• A competitive salary plus salary packaging benefits that can increase your take-home pay. 
• A flexible and family-friendly work culture, with wellbeing initiatives and paid parental leave. 
• Employee assistance program including employee, manager, career, conflict, nutrition and lifestyle, money, family, and legal assistance.
• Discounted private health insurance, school holiday programs and car hire.
• The opportunity to open a high-interest savings account with our banking partner.
• We value diversity, champion inclusion, and encourage applicants from all backgrounds, and with all abilities, to consider joining our vibrant community.

About us

Here at VMCH our services are as diverse as the people we support. As a for-purpose organisation, love, joy, hospitality, and courage aren’t just words to us, they guide us in everything we do. While we’ve been around for over a century, we’re always moving forward. We stay true to who we are by supporting people and families to live their best lives, providing a place to call home and spaces to learn and grow.

If you meet the above criteria and are passionate about making a positive difference in people’s lives, we would love to hear from you.

To work at VMCH, you will be required to supply proof of work rights, an Australian Criminal History Check, evidence of at least 3 X Covid vaccinations and agree to comply with Child Safety standards. You may also be required to supply an International Police Check. 

We do not accept unsolicited resumes, emails and phone calls from recruitment agencies.