Hey You!

genU is short for Generation You. Because whatever generation you belong to, whether you’re young, old, or somewhere in between, what unites us is the belief that neither disability nor ageing are disadvantages to be endured but challenges to be met boldly, achievements to be had and adventures in the making.

genU has been 60 years in the making. Bringing together the best of two trusted and respected organisations, Karingal and St Laurence, genU builds on this experience, adding a new ambition: to become the leader in what we do.

About the role

The role of Behaviour Support Practitioner is to provide personal-centred support to participants of the NDIA, with the aim of reducing and eliminating the use of restrictive practice. The Behaviour Support Practitioner will be responsible for;

• Completing Functional Behaviour Assessments,
• Creating Comprehensive Behaviour Support Plans,
• With assistance, lodging plans containing restrictive practices to the NDIS Commission,
• Ensuring the Positive Behaviour (PBS) Capability Framework as outlined by the NDIA is met,
• Evaluate the effectiveness of Behaviour Support Plans and complete of annual reviews of behaviour support plans,
• Provide information to genU Ability staff about positive behaviour strategies and the use of restrictive practices;
• Assist staff, NDIS Participants, their families and other decision-makers to understand the NDIS Commission’s behaviour support function.

About You

To be successful in this role it is a requirement that you have:

• Relevant degree in the Human Services field with relevant experience and registration with the associated regulatory body;
• Proven experience working with people with disability and/or mental illness;
• An understanding of the NDIS commission, including the NDIS restrictive Practices and Behaviour Support Rules 2018;
• Understanding of behaviour support as defined by the NDIS commission; including evidence-informed, person-centred practices;
• Understanding of restrictive intervention as defined by the NDIS commission;
• Understanding of Functional Behaviour Assessments, Behaviour Support Plans and Person-centred planning;
• An NDIS Worker Screening Check clearance.

Employee Benefits

• Salary package up to $15,900 of your annual income, plus make use of meal and entertainment benefits;
• Access to a free Employee Assistance Program including financial assistance and dietician services;
• Career development opportunities;
• Free onsite staff parking (in Geelong);
• Paid parental leave for primary carers after 12 months of employment;
• Opportunity to purchase up to 4 weeks of additional leave.

For further details on this role, please contact Ashlan Smith on (03) 5249 8931.

A position description is attached.