Team Leader Behaviour Support - Mackay

Community Solutions

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Community Solutions Group delivers Support Coordination, Psychology and Positive Behaviour Support services to help people navigate the NDIS, build independence and improve wellbeing and quality of life. The Team Leader Behaviour Support works with families and support providers to help people with disability reduce behaviours of concern and achieve positive lifestyle changes. Reporting to the Behaviour Support Practice Lead, the role supports and mentors Behaviour Support Practitioners, helping ensure quality services are delivered in line with participants’ NDIS plans and regulatory requirements. Team Leaders do not carry a permanent caseload or have a billing target. The position is a full-time, permanent role based in Mackay, with a hybrid combination of office days and working from home.

Requirements

Completed degree qualification or higher in Psychology, Social Work, Developmental Education, Counselling or a similar field.
Experience mentoring Behaviour Support Practitioners and peer reviewing behaviour support plans.
In-depth understanding of good clinical practice.
Understanding of NDIS Commission regulatory requirements and the applicable jurisdictional requirements.
Knowledge of contemporary practices and philosophies in service provision for people with intellectual and/or cognitive disabilities.
Endorsement as a Proficient or Advanced Practitioner.
Strong administration and computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
Right to work in Australia as an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident.
Current Working with Children Check and NDIS Worker Screening Check, or willingness to obtain them if successful.
Willingness to undertake a Fit2Work Police Check.
Current and valid driver’s licence and ability to drive to site visits and stakeholder meetings.

Responsibilities

Guide and coach Behaviour Support Practitioners and review positive behaviour support plans, with support from the Practice Lead.
Encourage team-oriented reflective practice and evaluation of service delivery.
Monitor team goals and objectives throughout the year and participate in annual performance reviews.
Work with the team to meet output targets while ensuring best practice and strong stakeholder relationships.
Develop partnerships with service providers, community agencies and government bodies to achieve the best outcomes for participants.
Provide professional information and advice to people with disability, families, staff and managers about evidence-based approaches to reducing the impact of challenging behaviour.

Benefits

Salary packaging of up to $15,900 of annual salary tax free, plus an additional $2,650 for meal and entertainment expenses.
Use pre-tax income to purchase a new or used car, saving on 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.
Six weeks’ paid parental leave for the primary carer.
Free coaching and counselling through the Employee Assistance Program.
Reward and Recognition Program.
External clinical supervision and training.
Reimbursement of the cost of Working with Children and NDIS Worker Screening clearances on commencement.