Step 2 Allied Health is excited to offer the opportunity for enthusiastic and experienced professionals to join our Specialist Behaviour Support team!

About Us:
Step 2 Allied Health is a registered NDIS provider located in Southwest Victoria working to support NDIS participants to meet their goals. Our office locations are based in Geelong, Colac and Warrnambool. The Step 2 Allied Health team also includes Occupational Therapists, Speech Pathologists, Counsellors, Therapy Assistants and Support Workers.

Learn more about us at www.step2alliedhealth.com

Position Overview:
Under the NDIS, Specialist Behavioural Intervention Support is an intensive support intended to address significantly harmful or persistent behaviours of concern, in a way that reduces and eliminates the need for the use of regulated restrictive practices. The service has a principal aim of improving quality of life and ensuring that behaviours of concern and regulated restrictive practices are not a barrier for someone in reaching their goals or enjoying a good quality of life.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

Work with people and their supports in a person-centred way to understand the person’s needs, skills and circumstances

Complete thorough risk assessments relating to behaviours of concern and restrictive practices and develop Interim Behaviour Support Plans (BSPs)

Undertake Comprehensive Behaviour Assessments to understand the function and contributing factors, causes and drivers of behaviours of concern and develop comprehensive BSPS based upon this data

Develop skill-building plans and support the person to learn new skills and achieve the goals they want to achieve

Support NDIS Providers to obtain authorisation of plans which contain Regulated Restrictive Practices and then ensure BSPs are lodged with the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission in a timely manner, in accordance with State and Federal legislation

Monitor, evaluate and review Behaviour Support Plans regularly with the person and their supporters to ensure they are effective and meeting the person’s needs

Engage in multi-disciplinary care team meetings to support participants

Attend and engage in regular internal supervision, professional development and team meetings

Maintain a cumulative average achievement of expected billable hours.

Prioritise and participate in peer supervision and 1:1 clinical supervision

Key Selection Criteria:

Qualifications:

Bachelors’ Degree in relevant field of practice with postgraduate qualifications or further training in Positive Behaviour Support or other relevant specialisations, OR

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field of practice with at least 2 years postgraduate experience working with people with disability and their supports;

This is simply a guide for applicants but please contact us if you wish to discuss your individual circumstances and professional background to determine if you would be suitable for an interview.

Essential:

NDIS Screening Workers Check

NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate of Completion

Satisfactory Working with Children's Check (Employee)

Current Driver's Licence and own car

Satisfactory National Police Check for Employment in Disability

Covid-19 Certificate of vaccination

Preferred:

Current registration with relevant professional body (if you are an Allied Health professional under AHPRA, this is mandatory)

Currently registered with the NDIS Commission as a Behaviour Support Practitioner

Previous experience in a Specialist Behaviour Support role is beneficial but not mandatory.

Demonstrated experience in support planning, working within a person-centred framework.

Previous NDIS experience

Reasons to join our team!

Regular and frequent supervision including 1:1 clinical supervision, peer supervision and as-needed ad hoc supervision

Professional development budget and Professional Development leave

Competitive salary

Support from a passionate and friendly multi-disciplinary team

Regular multidisciplinary therapy team meetings, internal professional development and case review sessions

Regular social events and an excellent work culture

Opportunity to work amongst a team of experienced allied health clinicians with diverse areas of expertise to build your skills and knowledge as a clinician

Access to our Employee Assistance Program

Supported career progression, work with your team leader to support career development

Coverage under our Indemnity and Liability Insurance

Work phone and laptop provided

To Apply:

If you wish to apply for the position or have any questions please contact us on the details below:

Bridey Hobbs
People and Culture Lead
p: 0435 486 324
e: [email protected]

www.step2alliedhealth.com