Team Leader Behaviour Support

• Full-time permanent position in Frankston
• Hybrid combination of office days and WFH
• Access external clinical supervision and training

About Us

Community Solutions Group makes a difference in people’s lives - supporting them to achieve their goals and working with them on their pathway to possibilities. We deliver Support Coordination, Behaviour Support and Psychology services that support the wellbeing and independence of individuals, families and communities across Queensland, Victoria and New South Wales.

About the Role

Together with families and support providers, we support people with a disability to reduce behaviours of concern, improve wellbeing and quality of life. Through positive behaviour support strategies and collaboration, we support NDIS participants to gain control, independence and to make positive lifestyle changes.

Reporting to our Behaviour Support Practice Lead, you will support and mentor a team of Behaviour Support Practitioners to ensure a quality service is delivered to NDIS participants in accordance with their individual NDIS plan and regulatory requirements. Team Leaders at Community Solutions do not carry a permanent caseload or have a billing target. 

If you are an experienced Behaviour Support Practitioner endorsed at Proficient or Advanced capability then this could be the role for you! Other key duties will include:

• Guiding and coaching practitioners and reviewing positive behaviour support plans with support from your Practice Lead
• Encouraging a team-oriented approach to reflective practice and evaluation of service delivery
• Monitoring your team’s goals and objectives throughout the year and participating in annual performance reviews
• Working closely with the team to meet output targets whilst ensuring best practice and excellent stakeholder relationships
• Developing partnerships with service providers, community agencies and government bodies to get the best outcome for our participants
• Providing professional information and advice to people with disability, families, staff and managers regarding evidence-based approaches to reduce the impact of challenging behaviour

What you will bring to the role

• Completed degree qualification (or higher) in Psychology, Social Work, Developmental Education, Counselling or similar - a must
• Experience mentoring behaviour support practitioners and peer reviewing behaviour support plans
• An in depth understanding of good clinical practice
• Understanding of the regulatory requirements under the NDIS Commission as well as the jurisdictional requirements in your state.
• Knowledge of contemporary practices and philosophies in relation to service provision for people with intellectual and/or cognitive disabilities 
• Endorsement as a Proficient or Advanced Practitioner
• Strong administration and computer skills, experienced in MS Office Word, Excel and Outlook

Additional requirements

• Right to Work in Australia i.e., Australian/NZ Citizen or Permanent Resident
• A current Working with Children Check and NDIS Worker's Screening Check, or the willingness to gain these clearances if successful. We will reimburse you the cost of these clearances on commencement
• Willingness to undertake a"Fit2Work" Police Check
• A current and valid Driver’s Licence, and ability to drive to site visits and stakeholder meetings

Benefits and Perks

• Salary Package up to $15,900 of your annual salary tax free, and additional $2,650 for meal and entertainment expenses
• Use your pre-tax income to purchase a new or used car, saving on both the purchase price and running costs
• Discounts on Corporate Private Health Insurance, selected Kia vehicles and white goods at Harvey Norman
• Discounted family gym memberships through Fitness Passport
• Supportive induction and learning opportunities
• 6 week’s paid parental leave for primary carer
• Free coaching and counselling through our Employee Assistance Program
• Reward and Recognition Program

Intrigued? We’d love to hear from you. Please click "apply" to submit your application and join #TeamPossible today!  

Community Solutions encourages applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures. This includes Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, CALD (Culturally and Linguistically Diverse), the LGBTQI+ community, and people with disability. We value inclusivity and are committed to adjusting our recruitment process to ensure accessibility and support of an applicant's needs.