Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner My Way Community Alliance

JOB DESCRIPTION

About us

My Way Community Alliance is a friendly, welcoming and socially responsible community organisation. We provide NDIS, Disability, youth and elderly support services. Our vision and mission is to support meaningful, valued and contributing roles for all West Australians.

My Way allied health services will improve people’s health and well-being through access to quality services and by supporting people to improve their health. 

Why you should be interested in applying:

• My Way Community Alliance is a vibrant and growing community multicultural organisation.

• We are a boutique organisation with strong values and culture.

• Working on reasonable billable KPI targets, we offer flexible start and finish times, which makes it family-friendly.

• Flexibility for some hybrid-work (i.e., work from home), and the option of branch offices.
• We have Full Salary Packaging, which means that you ultimately benefit from a higher take-home pay. Includes novated lease.

• An Employee Assistance Program, which is always a good benefit to have.

• Free parking in a secure complex for peace of mind.  

• Attractive reimbursement for transport allowance.

• Fulfillment, meaning and personal satisfaction with the knowledge that you are making a positive difference in society.

• Ongoing training and personal development to hone your leadership skills.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop Interim and Comprehensive Behaviour Support Plans. 
  • Perform Complex Functional Behavioural Assessments. 
  • Implement interventions within a variety of contexts (i.e. home, school and community). 
  • Enhance the skills and knowledge of those who care for persons with disability. 
  • Evaluate the quality of Behaviour Support Plans 
  • Implement Restrictive Practices in accordance with Safeguard requirements. 
  • Supervise Core Level Practitioners in Service Delivery and Restrictive Practices.  

Required Knowledge, Skills & Experience

In order to apply for this role, you must be a currently registered NDIS Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner.

We also expect you to have one or more of the following qualifications

  • Tertiary Degree in Psychology and Registered as a Psychologist with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
  • Tertiary qualification in Social Work and Registered with Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
  • Tertiary qualification in Counselling, Mental Health or equivalent.
  • Leadership Skills and at least 3 years’ relevant experience (for Team Leader position)

Desirable Knowledge, Skills & Experience

  • Demonstrated experience working with people with psychosocial disability, families and Support Workers within a systems context.
  • Demonstrated commitment to the values of dignity, respect, inclusion empowerment and confidentiality.
  • Experience working with people with a disability who have high support needs.
  • Understanding and commitment to evidence-based practice and continuous improvement. 
  • Strong written and computer skills for the creation of plans, programs, reports, correspondence, and other documents.

Other notes:

We are expanding our operations and will open a Geraldton Office soon. If you are looking for a change, the position can be open there too!

We also have a PBS Team Leader role which attracts a slightly higher remuneration package.

***At this point, we respectfully ask that only candidates apply directly. No agencies please***

JOB SUMMARY

Organisation

My Way Community Alliance

Job Salary

Full time

Recent job advertisements

Youth Engagement Officer – Shire of Mundaring

Are you passionate about improving wellbeing outcomes for young people? Would you like to work in an office surrounded by stunning natural landscapes?Join the Shire’s Community Engagement team, where your contributions are valued and make a real difference in our vibrant community. This opportunity exists for an innovative, customer focussed individual who is looking to make an impact. In this diverse role, you will:be respon

Read More

Residential Youth Worker – IFYS Limited

Why IFYS?At IFYS, our overarching goal is to foster an environment that nurtures the growth and development of all individuals who access our services. We strive to ensure that those who engage with our services feel valued, supported, and inspired. Equally vital is our commitment to cultivate the same sense of well-being among our dedicated staff members.We firmly believe that our most valuable asset is our people, and as such, we

Read More

Residential Youth Worker – IFYS Limited

About the opportunityThe IFYS Child Protection Residential Care Programs support children and young people needing a safe, dependable, and nurturing living environment. Reporting to the Case Manager, Residential Youth Workers deliver the day-to-day care to young people in the Residential Care house. A day in the role of a Residential Youth Worker may include supporting young people to manage chall

Read More