Are you experienced in providing positive behaviour support or someone with a qualification in a relevant discipline (e.g. Psychology, Speech Pathology, Occupational Therapy or Social Work) who is keen to develop skills in delivering positive behaviour support?
Do you want to be part of a dynamic and high-quality clinical team providing support to people with a disability, their families, and support staff with evidence-based approaches to reduce the impact of challenging behaviour and improve overall quality of life?
The Organisation
Mercy Connect exists to enable each person we support to live a connected and meaningful life. Motivated by our Mercy tradition, we respond to and support the needs of individuals through our values of compassion, hospitality, respect, innovation, teamwork, and accountability.
The Role
You will have responsibility for all components of behaviour support delivery including completing Functional Behaviour Assessments and developing evidence-based behaviour support plans. You will work as part of a team to meet output targets whilst ensuring best practice and excellent stakeholder relationships.
About You
You will have experience in delivering behaviour support services or have a strong desire to develop your knowledge and skills in this area. You will have a strong understanding of good clinical practice and knowledge of the NDIS Quality and Safeguarding Commission and restrictive practices would be desirable. In addition, and in line with our company values, you will be able to build strong and trusted relationships with participants, staff and other stakeholders to achieve optimum outcomes.
You will also have:
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in: Psychology, Speech Pathology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy or similar areas of Social and Behavioural Sciences or a minimum of 5 years working as a Behaviour Support Practitioner.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
- Experience in developing and delivering training would be desirable.
- Demonstrated organisation and time management skills to effectively manage a busy workload, maintain case notes and meet deadlines.
- Sound problem solving skills and the ability to work in a flexible environment that at times involves innovative and responsive approaches.
- High level of interpersonal skills including the ability to develop and maintain relationships within a team, with participants, across service providers, and with various stakeholders.
- Current Australian drivers licence.
- NDIS Worker Screening.
- Working with Children check.
- Evidence of your right to work in Australia.
- Evidence of COVID-19 Vaccination status.
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To apply, please provide a copy of your resume and address the key selection criteria in the Position Description. Applications can be sent to careers@mercyconnect.org.au
Applications close on Sunday 15 October 2023.
For more information about the role, you can contact Caroline Cummins, Executive Leader Clinical Services. Phone: 60610408
Position Description:
This position involves assisting people with daily living tasks, and
community inclusion and participation activities. Tasks are undertaken in
the context of supporting the person to maintain their wellbeing, explore
opportunities and work towards agreed outcomes that are important to, and
for, the person.
Selection Criteria:
- Commitment to individual rights and aspirations
- Commitment to quality service delivery
- Ability/understanding of a range of communication styles
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
- Proven ability to engage with participants
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Availability to work rotating roster, weekdays, weekends / sleepovers / active shifts and split shifts (Mandatory)
- Current Australian drivers licence
- Current First Aid Certificate or willingness to attain one
- Current NDIS Worker Check (Mandatory before commencement)
- Working with Children’s check or willingness to attain one
- Ability to pass employment probity checks
- Qualification in the disability field or working with youth would be an advantage
- Basic IT skills
- Smart Phone
- COVID-19 Vaccination certificate (Mandatory)
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If you would like to apply please send your resume to careers@mercyconnect.org.au
The successful applicant will be required to undergo standard employment screening.
Mercy Connect Limited requires Support Workers in Orange and Cowra to provide accommodation and day program support to adults with a disability. Day Program hours requires availability during school hours. These are casual positions with a view to permanency in the future. Successful applicants will meet the following selection criteria:
- Experience or willingness in supporting people with complex needs and who may demonstrate challenging behaviours
- Commitment to individual rights and aspirations
- Commitment to quality service delivery with compassion and respect
- Ability/understanding of a range of communication styles
- Excellent communication skills
- Proven ability to engage with participants
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Availability to work weekends / sleepovers / broken shifts
- Current drivers licence
- Current First Aid Certificate or willingness to attain one
- Current Working With Children’s Check (WWCC) or willingness to attain one
- NDIS Worker Screening Check
- Fully COVID-19 Vaccinated evidence required
- Completed NDIS Worker Orientation Module
- Qualification in the disability field or working with youth would be an advantage.
Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award 2010 – Level 2
The successful applicant must address all the requirements of the key selection criteria and undergo standard employment screening.
Please click here to view Position documentation.
Applications, quoting job reference: DSWO_2021 can be sent to careers@mercyconnect.org.au
Please note only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.