Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner

Head Office – North Melbourne 

Part Time(Fixed Term)/Casual Basis

• Join a rapidly growing not-for-profit organisation with a commitment to social justice
• Wintringham promotes ongoing training and professional excellence
• Competitive salary - $54.60 & access to Salary Packaging
• Flexible Working Arrangements incl. working from home
• Motor Vehicle Allowance - $8.65
• Mobile phone + laptop provided
• Part Time (0.4 FTE) or Casual Basis
• Fixed Term role – 12 months
• Located close to the CBD in North Melbourne (VIC)

About us

Wintringham is a specialised non-religious not-for-profit welfare organisation. We are committed to providing older people who are at risk or have experienced homelessness with a range of high-quality care, housing and services. We employ more than 1,000 staff across Victoria and Tasmania.

Our friendly team of NDIS professionals are committed to ensuring that clients who meet NDIS eligibility, achieve access to the Scheme and are provided with the highest standard of NDIS services and options available. Some of your clients will live in the community and others in residential aged care settings. Most have no family or support people to assist them to manage their services which is why our role is so rewarding.

Your new role

Wintringham has a long history of providing high quality, evidence-based behaviour support using the least restrictive options for residents of Residential Aged Care (RAC) facilities. With the growth in our NDIS service delivery, we have created an exciting new role for a Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner (PBSP) to join our organisation on a Part-time (Fixed Term) or Casual basis.

Working closely with the NDIS Development Manager and Authorised Program Officer (APO), this position will help to develop and implement Behaviour Support Plans for and with people with a disability and their support networks. We are looking fr a compassionate and motivated professional who is excited to contribute to excellent outcomes for socially and financially disadvantaged people with a disability.

Candidates must have at least a Proficient rating on the Positive Behaviour Support Capability Framework.

Your duties and responsibilities will include:

• Conduct assessments to create behaviours support plans with proven strategies tailored to individuals who exhibit challenging behaviours.
• Develop customised strategies for individuals with disabilities that address their needs, reducing challenging behaviours and limiting the use of restrictive measures.
• Assist in crafting relevant policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with participants, their families, RACS staff, healthcare professionals, caregivers, and service providers to ensure behaviours support plans meet NDIS requirements.
• Offer expert advice to Wintringham staff on behaviour support.
• Organise planning and training events that foster team development, person-centred thinking, and positive behaviours support to enhance individuals' quality of life.
• Investigate incidents signalling unmet behaviours support needs and propose plan adjustments.
• Submit behaviours support plans including regulated restrictions to the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission.
• Create, oversee, and act on personalized risk plans to reduce incidents and address hazards.
• Maintain a record of billable hours for efficient claims.
• Carry out additional tasks as instructed by the Manager or assigned representative.

We are looking for candidates with the following:

• Tertiary qualification or currently studying either Nursing / Psychology / Occupational Therapy / Social Work / Diploma Community Services
• Minimum of Practitioner Proficient per the PBS Capability Framework
• Current drivers licence + your own reliable vehicle
• Flexibility and a willingness to travel
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

What’s in it for you?

We are committed to offering an enjoyable, safe and flexible workplace that provides a work-life balance. When you are working with Wintringham, you will have access to the following benefits:

• Access to exclusive not-for-profit salary packaging: salary package your personal expenses up to the amount of $15,900.
• Continuous development: we believe in giving our staff the skills they need and will keep you up to date with yearly qualifications such as behaviour management, first aid, CPR and manual handling. We offer many growth opportunities and have a strong internal recruitment program.
• Free access to wellbeing services: Staff wellbeing portal, exclusive discounts and our Employee Assistance Program

This sounds great. How do I apply?

For more information about this exciting role, you can view copy of the Position Description here. 

Applications can be addressed to Tim Carter (NDIS manager) and submitted via our website.  Please submit a brief Cover Letter introducing yourself and why you are suited to the role to accompany your CV.

Please upload your documents in PDF Format

Applications close on Wednesday 7^th of August 2024 at 5pm.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so we encourage you to apply asap.

Successful applicants will be required to undergo a NDIS Worker Screening Check and Police Records check. Refusal to provide your information to both parties will prevent Wintringham from being able to continue with your application.

Applicants who have lived in a country other than Australia for a period longer than 12 months in the last 10 years may be required to undergo an International Police Check.

Successful candidates will be required to comply with the Wintringham Health and Immunisation policy including having three doses of a COVID-19 vaccine as well as a 2024 Flu Immunisation before commencing employment and must provide evidence.

Wintringham is committed to providing safe and inclusive environments and services. We celebrate differences in ability, age, culture, gender, gender identity, race, religion, sexuality, spirituality and beliefs. Everyone has a right to feel welcome, respected and valued in a workplace free of discrimination and harassment.

The safety of all older people is paramount, and we have zero tolerance for family violence including elder abuse.

Wintringham proudly acknowledges Australia’s First Peoples as the Traditional Owners and Custodians of Country and pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging.

Diversity and inclusion make our community and Wintringham stronger and contributes to helping us end homelessness for older people.