The Organisation

Mercy Connect Ltd exists to enable each person we support to live a connected and meaningful life. Motivated by our Mercy ethos, at Mercy Connect Ltd we respond to and support the needs of individuals through our values of compassion, hospitality, respect, innovation and teamwork.

The Role

You will have responsibility for all components of Behaviour Support delivery including completing Functional Behaviour Assessments and developing evidence-based behaviour support plans. You will ensure behaviour support is delivered to NDIS participants according to best practice and within the scope of each person’s plan. You will work within the team to meet output targets whilst ensuring best practice and excellent stakeholder relationships.

About You

You will have knowledge and experience in working with people with intellectual disability who have complex and challenging behaviours. You will also have a strong understanding of good clinical practice and requirements of the NDIS Quality and Safeguarding Commission in the context of providing behaviour support including for people subject to restrictive interventions. In addition, and in line with our company values, you will be able to build strong and trusted relationships with participants, staff and other stakeholders to achieve optimum outcomes.

You will also have:

• Relevant Tertiary qualifications in: Psychology, Social Work, Speech and Language Pathology, Occupational Therapy or similar areas of Social and Behavioural Sciences or a minimum of 5 years experience working as a Behaviour Support Practitioner.
• Experience in or ability to complete functional behaviour assessments and develop behaviour support plans (positive behaviour support) that may include a restrictive practice.
• Exceptional verbal communication skills
• Excellent report writing style - articulate with strong attention to detail
• Experience in the implementation and training to providers, families/carers and staff in positive behaviour support strategies.
• Commitment to providing a high quality service and the ability to communicate that to stakeholders.