LOCATIONS

Geelong, Melbourne and Northern Rivers

ABOUT THE ROLE

This role supports people living with mental health or disability to achieve their goals, using a method that is trauma-informed, strengths-based and person-centred.

This might involve helping them to be more involved in their community, working towards their education or employment goals, improving their health and wellbeing, building their independent living skills, or simply doing more of the activities they enjoy.

WHY WORK WITH US?

Access to high-quality supervision, training, reflective practice, secondary consultation, and debriefing.

We will work with you to achieve both your personal and professional goals and offer a number of career pathways into leadership, behaviour support, and allied health roles.

We have a strong focus on wellbeing and flexibility, with a strong emphasis on work-life balance and the development of your own wellbeing plan.

We have created an environment that is fun, caring, and social.

Our hierarchy is bottom up, not top down – which means our leaders exist to support you – ensuring you’re at the forefront of everything we do.

Get to know your fellow team members through regular social events, social media engagement, and team building days.

YOU WILL BE

Highly trained, skilled and experienced.

A team player.

Hard working, humble and good with people.

Know how to have fun.

Creative, flexible and adaptable.

Organised, reliable and punctual.

Passionate about making a difference in people’s lives.

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA

ESSENTIAL:

Current Driver’s License and appropriate car insurance.

NDIS Worker Screening Check.

National Police and State Working with Children’s Check (Employee).

Rights to work in Australia.

Current First Aid Certificate (including CPR).

New Worker NDIS Induction Module.

NDIS Worker Orientation Module.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

DESIRABLE:

Qualifications in mental health, disability, community services or a relevant qualification.

Relevant experience working with people living with mental health and or disability.

Knowledge of the Disability Act 2006 and other relevant legislation, policies and guidelines.

An understanding of trauma informed care, strengths-based and person-centred practice.

CONDITIONS

This role is a casual position. The position is classified as a Social & Community Services Employee Level 2 at a commencement salary of $43.23 per hour (evening and weekend penalties apply).

LOCATIONS

Geelong, Melbourne and Northern Rivers

ABOUT THE ROLE

This position is a Core Behaviour Support Practitioner role, having met, or working towards meeting all Core practitioner level capabilities. Ongoing professional development and supervision from a proficient level behaviour support practitioner or above, is provided.

Our Behaviour Support program uses individualised strategies for people with a disability, reducing the potential for behaviour that puts a person and those around them at risk. As a member of our Behaviour Support Team, you will work alongside people with disability and their supports, to develop a Behaviour Support Plan, which includes evidenced-based strategies, skill development, and training for the person and their support network.

WHY WORK WITH US?

Access to high-quality supervision, training, reflective practice, secondary consultation, and debriefing.

We will work with you to achieve both your personal and professional goals and offer a number of career pathways into leadership, behaviour support, and allied health roles.

We have a strong focus on wellbeing and flexibility, with a strong emphasis on work-life balance and the development of your own wellbeing plan.

We have created an environment that is fun, caring, and social.

Our hierarchy is bottom up, not top down – which means our leaders exist to support you – ensuring you’re at the forefront of everything we do.

Get to know your fellow team members through regular social events, social media engagement, and team building days.

YOU WILL BE

Highly trained, skilled and experienced.

A team player.

Hard working, humble and good with people.

Know how to have fun.

Creative, flexible and adaptable.

Organised, reliable and punctual.

Passionate about making a difference in people’s lives.

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA

ESSENTIAL:

A degree in Behaviour Support, Psychology, Social Work, Allied Health or other relevant Tertiary Qualification.

Driver’s license, National Police

Check, Working with Children’s

Check and NDIS Worker Screening Check.

Rights to work in Australia.

DESIRABLE:

Current suitability - confirmed by the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission - at the Core level as a Behaviour Support Practitioner.

Knowledge of behaviour support principles, including functional behaviour assessments, behaviour support plans, and restrictive practices.

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to form relationships with key stakeholders - team members, other professionals, participants, and their families.

Excellent time management and organisational skills to manage a varied caseload.

An understanding of trauma-informed practice principles.

An understanding of the National Disability Insurance Scheme - including knowledge of policy and legislation related to behaviour support and restrictive practices.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including report writing experience.

A passion for supporting participants to achieve their goals and improve their quality of life.

Experience working with individuals, families, and children with disabilities.

CONDITIONS

This role is a permanent position. The position is classified as a Social & Community Services Employee Level 3 at a commencement salary of $90,00 pa plus weekly bonus structure .

LOCATIONS

Geelong, Melbourne and Northern Rivers

About the role

The focus of this role is to assist with the day-to-day operations of our support work programs. As a leader at Support Studio, you will work alongside our support work teams, to ensure the provision of high quality supports, to people living with mental health and disability.

This involves overseeing and guiding the work of a small team of support workers. This position also plays an integral role in overseeing the delivery of services to participants, ensuring that a high standard of support is provided at all times. Our Lead Support Worker also play a critical role in cultivating a positive workplace culture.

WHY WORK WITH US?

Access to high-quality supervision, training, reflective practice, secondary consultation, and debriefing.

We will work with you to achieve both your personal and professional goals and offer a number of career pathways into leadership, behaviour support, and allied health roles.

We have a strong focus on wellbeing and flexibility, with a strong emphasis on work-life balance and the development of your own wellbeing plan.

We have created an environment that is fun, caring, and social.

Our hierarchy is bottom up, not top down – which means our leaders exist to support you – ensuring you’re at the forefront of everything we do.

Get to know your fellow team members through regular social events, social media engagement, and team building days.

YOU WILL BE

Highly trained, skilled and experienced.

A team player.

Hard working, humble and good with people.

Know how to have fun.

Creative, flexible and adaptable.

Organised, reliable and punctual.

Passionate about making a difference in people’s lives.

Key Selection Criteria

Essential:

• Current Driver’s License and appropriate car insurance

• Working with Children’s Check (Employee)

• Rights to work in Australia

• Current First Aid Certificate (including CPR)

• NDIS Worker Screening Check

• Supporting people to stay infection free certificate

• Satisfactory completion of:

• New Worker NDIS Induction Module

• NDIS Worker Orientation Module

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Desirable:

• Qualifications in mental health, disability, community services or a relevant qualification. 

• Experience leading diverse teams of people.

• Experience providing secondary consultation, supervision, debriefing, and reflective practice to staff.

• Experience conducting risk assessments and providing direction to staff in a crisis.

• Experience leading teams working with people living with mental health and or disability.

• A good understanding of the NDIS and existing relationships with key stake holders working across our operating areas. 

• Knowledge of the Disability Act 2006 and other relevant legislation, policies, and guidelines.

• High level administrative skills