Behaviour Specialist

Assist participants, their families and support teams to identify their needs through assessment and individual planning, to develop meaningful goals and practical strategies to support participants to meet their goals in their home and community.
Work in a multi/trans-disciplinary model with a range of allied health professionals to provide a holistic and integrated approach to supports.
Provide clinical knowledge, expertise and support to individuals,

Position Objectives

Develop and implement individually designed participant related support plans within specified timeframes, including complex case management as part of creating those plans
Plan, deliver and evaluate behaviour supports relating to the individual’s needs in line with relevant legislative and ethical requirements
Plan, implement and review training and support plans for participants, support staff, families and carers in positive behaviour support and specialist topics as required.
Apply advanced clinical reasoning skills with support from the Director
Use principals of evidence-based practice as part of all service delivery
Provide support which reflects the Disability Services Standards, Child Safety, NDIS and other relevant legislative requirements and to report any potential breaches to Equicare Support Services management
Actively promote Equicare Support Services Purpose and Values in everyday work and in the community
Follow, contribute and work in a culture committed to continuous improvement of the Equicare Support Services work environment
Follow and implement Work Health & Safety (WHS) guidelines and instructions
Undertake administrative tasks necessary for the role including maintaining appropriate documentation and systems to safeguard the wellbeing of the participants.
Work positively and collaboratively as a member of a multi/trans-disciplinary team and respect team values and participate in learning and development opportunities

OH&S RESPONSIBILITIES

The Director of Equicare Support Services recognizes its moral and legal responsibilities to provide a safe working environment for its employees, volunteers, contractors, visitors, the general public and those whom we support (our participants) that is safe and healthy.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Demonstrated skills and experience at a Basic/Core Behaviour Support Practitioner level as outlined in the National Disability Insurance Scheme Quality and Safeguards Commission – Positive Behaviour Support Capability Framework 2019 and to maintain suitability to deliver Specialist Behaviour Support under the NDIS

Have an understanding of Positive Behaviour Support principals.
Willingness to gain knowledge, understanding and to commit to the policies, procedures and delegations of Equicare Support Services, together with relevant legislation
Willingness to gain or have an understanding of relevant policy and legislation relating to provision of Specialist Behaviour Support and Restrictive Practices at a National and State/Territory jurisdictional level
Willingness to learn how to deliver relevant training for support staff Success Profile – Behaviour Support Practitioner
Good communication and interpersonal skills including high level written and problemsolving skills, the capacity to impart knowledge and an ability to motivate others
Demonstrated capacity to quickly engage different groups of people, in a variety of contexts, and with differing levels of engagement
Demonstrated ability or a willingness to learn to utilise data collection tools, collate information, analyse and prepare reports for relevant stakeholders
Experience working with individuals, families and children with a disability
Ability to work effectively with a range of stakeholders including individuals, families, Local Area Coordinators, NDIA, the Office of the Public Guardian, other government agencies and specialist support services
Good time management and case load management skills
An ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team
Working with Children Check and National Police Check clearance
Current driver’s licence and a willingness to drive as per role requirements

Leadership, Support & Supervision

To ensure that contracted service providers and supporting agencies are providing service which is age appropriate, promotes independence and delivers on individualized quality of life outcomes in line with the Behaviour Support plan.
To establish and participate in a collaborative approach to support outcomes by developing appropriate processes for reporting and communication and to facilitate this via established processes and in developing new processes as appropriate.
To identify, where appropriate, staff training and professional development needs in organisations supporting participant outcomes.

Data Collection

Will ensure data collection obligations are strictly complied with.
Will be able to interpret data in monitoring staff practice and participant engagement.
Will ensure that all required documentation and forms for participant are up to date and stored appropriately.
Will identify any additional training required or resources necessary in order to facilitate ease of recording and effective use of data.

Key Performance Indicators

RESPONSIBILITIES	OUTCOMES	MEASURES
Communication & Promotion	1. To promote best practice BSP programs to participants, parents and supporting agencies 2. To ensure that BSP planning processes are comprehensive & fully implemented. 3. Regularly seek feedback and satisfaction data from participants, parents and service providers Produce information which describes the BSP provided.	1.All documentation completed on time 2. BSP reflects participant choice. 3. BSP reflects participant needs. 4.Participants receive appropriate supports within BSP limitations 5. Documentation facilitates individual outcomes built around BSP 6. Reports to the Director on BSP performance and goal outcomes 6 Monthly supervision process
Systems & Process	1.Identify ‘gaps’ in QMS Policies and Procedures and when requested participate in the development of responses. 2.Develop Information to help potential participants understand BSP’s . 3. Ensure emergency and emergency contact protocols are developed and in place.	1. Behaviour Support Plans (BSP’s) are completed and presented to the Director for review and evaluation. 2. All BSP’s completed on time and according to schedule. 3. BSP’s contain a minimum of 4 ‘live’ skillbased developmental goals at any point in time. 4. 6 Monthly Report submitted to Director detailing: * BSP’s and Reviews completed on-time. * Late or overdue BSP’s or Reviews. *Issues relating to quality of BSP’s and *Reviews produced. Report training needs for support staff or issues in need of Director’s attention. 5. Evidence of ongoing review of BSP goals and outcome progress.
Resource allocation	1. In consultation with participants and nominees recommend supports required for participants and cost resources accordingly. 2.Assess support staff are adequately trained to deliver BSP strategies. 3. Attend staff meetings (where practical) to promote best practice service delivery. 4. Communicate openly and honestly with all parties.	1. Training needs are identified and documented for all staff. 2.Implementation/Transition Team Meetings are held as determined. 3. Provide reports to the Director on staff performance via 6 Monthly reports
Data Collection	1. Will use Journal/Diary entries to monitor participant engagement. 2. Will use Journal/Diary entries to monitor support agency performance. 3. Will develop expertise in all relevant elements & functions of data collection	1. Demonstrated competency in data collection. 2. BSP Goals & Outcomes are reviewed and renewed – ongoing 3. Data including Journal entries are accurate, current & outcome focused. 4. Report to the Director on service provision and goal outcomes via 6 monthly reports
Occupational Health & Safety	To ensure all OH&S matters including incidents and near- misses are documented as per established procedures.	1. Training needs identified and training providers/courses sourced where required. 2. Safety improvement recommendations forwarded to OH&S Committee.
Service Quality Improvement & QMS Initiatives	1. Established QMS Policies, Procedures, Forms and Work. 2. Instructions are strictly adhered to. Established QMS Policies. 3. Procedures, Forms and Work Instructions are refined and adapted where required. New/additional QMS Policies, 4. Procedures, Forms and Work Instructions are developed where required.	Recommend service improvement initiatives where identified
General	1. BSP is age appropriate . 2. BSP maximizes choice and control for participants. 3. BSP’s do not require restrictive interventions. 4. Communication is in a manner which best suits the needs of participants and service providers. 5. BPS are fully informed by comprehensive and documented Plans. 6. BSP Supports are provided in a consistent and professional manner. 7.Communication with all participants, families, advocates, service providers is ongoing and recorded. 8. BSP Support is delivered in a safe, age appropriate and dignified manner.	1. All BSP’s have been cooperatively developed and are being consistently implemented. 2. Communication checklists and Communication Coordinator support has been requested. 3. No unauthorised Restrictive Interventions implemented.

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