Team Leader Behaviour Support

• Full-time permanent position in Preston
• Hybrid combination of office days and WFH
• Access external clinical supervision and training

About Us

Community Solutions Groupmakes a difference in peoples lives by supporting them to achieve their goals and progress on their pathway to possibilities. We specialise in delivering Support Coordination Psychology and Positive Behaviour Support services helping people navigate the NDIS build independence and achieve meaningful outcomes that enhance their wellbeing and quality of life.

About the Role

Together with families and support providers we support people with a disability to reduce behaviours of concern improve wellbeing and quality of life. Through positive behaviour support strategies and collaboration we support NDIS participants to gain control independence and to make positive lifestyle changes.

Reporting to our Behaviour Support Practice Lead you will support and mentor a team of Behaviour Support Practitioners to ensure a quality service is delivered to NDIS participants in accordance with their individual NDIS plan and regulatory requirements. Team Leaders at Community Solutions do not carry a permanent caseload or have a billing target.

If you are an experienced Behaviour Support Practitioner endorsed at Proficient or Advanced capability then this could be the role for you! Other key duties will include:

• Guiding and coaching practitioners and reviewing positive behaviour support planswith support from your Practice Lead
• Encouraging a team-oriented approach to reflective practice and evaluation of service delivery
• Monitoring your teams goals and objectives throughout the year and participating in annual performance reviews
• Working closely with the team to meetoutput targetswhilst ensuring best practice and excellent stakeholder relationships
• Developing partnerships with service providers community agencies andgovernment bodies to get the best outcome for our participants
• Providing professional information and advice to people with disability families staff and managers regarding evidence-based approaches to reduce the impact of challenging behaviour

What you will bring to the role

• Completed degree qualification (or higher) in Psychology Social Work Developmental Education Counselling or similar - a must
• Experience mentoring behaviour support practitioners and peer reviewing behaviour support plans
• An in depth understanding of good clinical practice
• Understanding of the regulatory requirements under the NDIS Commission as well as the jurisdictional requirements in your state.
• Knowledge of contemporary practices and philosophies in relation to service provision for people with intellectual and/or cognitive disabilities
• Endorsement as a Proficient or Advanced Practitioner
• Strong administration and computer skills experienced in MS Office Word Excel and Outlook

Additional requirements

• Right to Work in Australia i.e. Australian/NZ Citizen or Permanent Resident
• A currentWorking with Children Check andNDIS Workers Screening Checkor the willingness to gain these clearances if successful. We will reimburse you the cost of these clearances on commencement
• Willingness to undertake aFit2Work Police Check
• A current and validDrivers Licence and ability to drive to site visits and stakeholder meetings

Benefits and Perks

• Salary Package up to$15900of your annual salary tax free and additional$2650for meal and entertainment expenses
• Use your pre-tax income to purchase a new or used car saving on both the purchase price and running costs
• Discounts on Corporate Private Health Insurance selected Kia vehicles and white goods at Harvey Norman
• Discounted family gym memberships through Fitness Passport
• Supportive induction and learning opportunities
• 6 weeks paid parental leave for primary carer
• Free coaching and counselling through our Employee Assistance Program
• Reward and Recognition Program

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Community Solutions encourages applications from people of all ages nationalities abilities and cultures. This includes Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples CALD (Culturally and Linguistically Diverse) the LGBTQI community and people with disability. We value inclusivity and are committed to adjusting our recruitment process to ensure accessibility and support of an applicants needs.