Description:
Role Requirements
• This is a contractor position with generous compensation per billable hours, distinct from an employee position.
• A passion for improving the lives of others
• Ability to thrive and effectively self regulate in highly mentally and emotionally complex environments (a consistent mindfulness practice is desirable but not essential)
• Strong independent drive, ability to work with high levels of autonomy.
• Demonstrated knowledge, skills and experience in behaviour management, including developing and implementing behaviour support plans
• Knowledge of the NDIS Quality and Safeguards commissions requirements around restrictive practices
• Experience in providing training in behaviour management strategies
• Ability to form appropriate professional relationships and work with individuals, families, carers, staff and others
• Cultural competency in working with people outside of your own culture (highly desirable but not essential)
• Drivers license, Car, Laptop/Desktop, Phone (by commencement date)
• ABN + Professional indemnity and liability insurance (by commencement date)
• Police Check and WWCC
• For Senior Position: 2+ years’ experience in the field.
Time Commitments
• Minimum: 16-22 billable hours a week x 46 weeks a year
• 1-3 hours of supervision for the continued development of junior behaviour support specialists, every 6 weeks.
• 1 hour of peer-based supervision every 1 month + additional supervision as needed
• Undertake specialised training through Liberty’s Centre for Excellence (40+ hours, unpaid) if you do not have a formal PBS qualification. • Involvement in team social outings
Standards
• Commitment to following NDIS guidelines and law in relation to Positive Behaviour Support
• Commitment to prepare for NDIS audits with guidance
• Commitment to engage in relevant professional development opportunities that align with the Capability framework
• Active participation in the development of clinical practice, documents and strategies
Support Work from home and claim work travel to clients as a business expense
Multiple levels of professional support including:
Direct supervision
Supervision groups
Monthly training presentations
Training through Liberty’s Centre for Excellence
A community of 80+ practitioners
Inter-therapist resource sharing
Frameworks and templates provided
Clinical Autonomy
Participants provided by Liberty
Access to EAP