Lead Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner Identitywa

JOB DESCRIPTION

Why join us?

We are an amazing organisation that cares for its Participants and Workforce. As our Lead Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner, you will be joining a growing Allied Health Team that are excited to further expand.

We can offer you:

  • Permanent fulltime contract
  • Flexible work schedule 
  • Competitive hourly rate
  • Attractive Salary Packaging options up to $18,500 (tax free benefits – Meal Entertainment, General Expenses and Novated Lease)
  • Beautiful workspace at our central Head Office in Northbridge
  • Work with participants across a variety of age groups and disabilities
  • Outstanding work culture with friendly and supportive colleagues and teams
  • Opportunities for internal and external professional development
  • Equipment provided with ongoing support from our IT team

What you’ll do:

  • Working with participants with a range of presenting needs including complex care, intellectual disabilities, communication difficulties, mental health and behaviours of concern
  • Providing high quality specialist care to participants in order to optimise and  improve their health outcomes and psychological wellbeing
  • Sharing best practice and the latest behavioural interventions through training and supporting colleagues
  • Assisting Identitywa workers in the understanding and adjustments of  attitudes, expectations and behaviour.

What you will bring to the team:

  • Experience working in the disability sector and with NDIS
  • Current suitability confirmed by NDIS Quality and Safeguarding Commission at the Advanced or Specialist level.
  • Undergraduate qualifications in Allied Health, Psychology or Applied Behaviour Analysis
  • Experience in clinical supervision and training of proficient and core practitioners
  • A minimum of 5+ years’ experience working with people diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders and/or other disabilities who engage in severely challenging behaviours of concern
  • Full registration with AHPRA, or Speech Pathology Australia (if applicable)
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Willingness to share ideas and think outside the box

How to apply: We want to hear from you! Please apply through our website or via Seek ‘Quick Apply’ with your CV and a Cover Letter addressing the Selection Criteria. To view the full job description please visit our website https://www.identitywa.com.au/

Applications close 8 January 2024. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a successful applicant is identified.

As one of WA’s largest disability support agencies providing support for over 45 years, we pride ourselves on being an inclusive organisation, encouraging applicants with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ community, culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and of mature age.

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