WHO WE ARE

Samarinda is a leading and well respected not-for-profit organisation based in Melbourne. We provide a range of services which include Residential Aged Care, Day Respite, Home Care, Delivered Meals, NDIS, Social Support and our Ashy Op Shop. Our vision is that every local individual and family deserves to remain connected, engaged and valued in the community they know and love.

ABOUT THE ROLE

A new and exciting part time opportunity is available for a suitably qualified and experienced Behaviour Support Practitioner to join the team at Samarinda. Working closely with a range of stakeholders across the organisation, the key areas of this position are:

• Develop and lead the organisations positive behaviour support framework across our aged care and disability services
• Deliver individual strategies for residents and clients with complex needs
• Ensure organisational compliance with restrictive practice legislation

This position is three days per week with flexibility of days and is based in Ashburton.

ABOUT YOU

Our new Behaviour Support Practitioner must have:

• A genuine focus and passion for aged care and disability services
• Experience supporting people with behaviours of concern
• Demonstrated experience in assessment and intervention and developing, delivering and evaluating behaviour support plans
• Sound knowledge of the Aged Care Quality Standards, NDIS and relevant legislation
• High standard of written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Desire to make a real difference and work within the values of Samarinda
• Tertiary qualification in Disability, Social / Behavioural Science, Mental Health, Psychology, Social Work or a related discipline
• Current registration as relevant with AHPRA / Psychology board of Australia

WHY WORK FOR SAMARINDA?

• Flexibility of part time work
• Opportunity to work for a well regarded NFP organisation that genuinely cares and is making an impact in the community
• Supportive, friendly and dedicated team environment
• Comprehensive onboarding, induction, and learning and development program
• Salary packaging options available to reduce amount of tax you pay
• Range of staff incentives and benefits

Tick all the boxes? Want to work for an organisation where you can truly make a positive difference to peoples lives? Apply now!

If you would like more information please contact the Human Resources Manager on 9058 6072 or email [email protected], using the subject line: Behaviour Support Practitioner enquiry via EthicalJobs.

For further information about Samarinda please visit www.samarinda.org.au.

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately and only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Note: Applicants must hold Australia or NZ citizenship or the capacity to work in Australia and current full Victorian driver’s licence or similar. Preferred candidates will be asked to consent to a criminal record check, pre-employment health assessment and NDIS Worker Check.