Who we are:

Allora Options is a leading NDIS registered provider of Support Coordination, Specialist Support Coordination, Behaviour Support, Therapeutic Support and Early Childhood Intervention services, across metropolitan Adelaide and Regional SA. Our highly experienced team of professionals help NDIS participants of all ages organise their support network and maximise their opportunities and to enjoy life.

We offer NDIS Participants, their families, and their providers a quality-first approach. We are a premium service provider who primarily work with highly complex individuals within various service settings and support models including but not limited to forensic disability and mental health. Our team are experts in the field.

Allora Options prides itself on working with the most vulnerable individuals in South Australia. The participants you work with will likely have the following: forensic and high behavioural background, co-morbid diagnosis and involvement with the Exceptional Needs Unit, Department of Human Services and Department of Child Protection

What you will be doing:

Reporting to the Regional Clinical Lead, the Provisional Behaviour Support Practitioner will be crucial in the development of our new Regional business extension.

This role is responsible for assisting the delivery of high-quality Allied Health and Behaviour Supports, ensuring sustainability, and meeting benchmark KPIs. They will learn to liaise with various government organisations, develop, and maintain professional relationships, and be trained to follow evidence-based practices while recommending funding based on NDIAs reasonable and necessary criteria. Conflict management is also a crucial aspect of the role and will be trained as such.

The successful applicant will possess exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written, with emphasis on interpersonal communication skills, trust-building, confidentiality, report writing, and record-keeping. They should also have excellent attention to detail and demonstrated competence in using information technology, electronic client management systems and Microsoft Office.

The ideal candidate will assess to become a registered Behaviour Support Practitioner once employed, and will possess some knowledge, and experience working within the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). Part of this role will be developing a sound understanding of the NDIS ECEI Framework and the principles and evidence-based practice regarding the delivery of positive behaviour support approaches within diverse environments.

Conflict management, relationship building, negotiation skills, and a profound understanding of Positive Behaviour Support, the NDIS Positive Behaviour Support Capability Framework, and the requirements of the NDIS Quality and Safeguarding Commission are critical and will form the core basis of training for this role.

Essential Qualifications, Skills & Experience:

• Completed OR Studying an Allied Health degree, with an expectation to complete this degree while employed (MoU to be signed).

• Experience working within the NDIS Sector or within the Complex Mental Health space.

• Experience in maintaining professional interpersonal relationships.

• Experience in working with people with disabilities and their families.

• Experience in working with NDIS participants and other relevant stakeholders.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Knowledge of the NDIS reasonable and necessary criteria.

• Ability to think creatively and solve problems effectively.

• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Specialist Behaviour Support training

• Undertaking Functional Behaviour Assessments

• Undertaking Functional Capacity Assessments

• Attending Case Conferences

• Knowledge of relevant legislation and changes

• Ensuring compliance is upheld.

As a disability service provider, Allora Options takes its duty of care to safeguard vulnerable people seriously and recognise that we must maintain the highest standards of conduct. Therefore, all positions within Allora Options are required to:

• have a DCSI Working with Children Check (WWCC)

• have a NDIS Worker Clearance (DHS)

• to understand and comply with our Code of Conduct, and associated policies.

• a minimum of two COVID-19 Vaccinations.

• And complete the NDIS Workers Introduction Module.

Benefits:

At Allora, we strive to implement points of difference to maintain our positive and unique workplace culture such as:

• Flexible working schedules.

• Team bonding & social events.

• Low KPI & Caseload Structure.

• Career progression opportunities.

• Professional development and training with Advanced Behaviour Practitioners.

• All ongoing training and registration fees are paid for by the organisation.

• Above award salary and benefits.

• Exceptional office culture and friendly team.

• Travel Opportunities.

• EAP Provider accessible 24/7.

• Work phone & laptop provided.

• Accessible and supportive management team.

• TRUE PBS work with face-to-face service delivery model.

• Work / Life Balance

If this sounds like the perfect role for you, please apply to join the Allora Options team today!

For a confidential discussion, a full job description or any further information regarding the role, please contact Shannen on 0491 907 971 or [email protected]