Behaviour Support Practitioner Clinical Lead

The Opportunity: We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and passionate Behaviour Support Therapist who can lead, supervise and develop a team of behaviour support practitioners.  The team provide support to people across Greater Newcastle, Lower Hunter, Lake Macquarie, and Central Coast.  We are open to candidates wishing to work part-time or full-time for this position.  Why Work for us? Our teams are the heart of what we do here at Newcastle Anglican. As a part of the team, you have access to the following great benefits: 14 weeks paid maternity leave or 3 weeks paid parental pay. + Super Contributions after 12 months Salary Packaging on a range of everyday living expenses (Mortgage, Rent and Bills), up to $611/fortnight Up to 40% on school enrolment fees at any of our Newcastle Anglican schools Meals & Entertainment Salary packaging up to $2,650  Access to Fitness Passport (over 300+gyms) Free access to our corporate Employee Assistance Program Flexible working options Career and development opportunities The role and responsibilities: Day to day direct supervision of the Behaviour Support Team ensuring effective service delivery. Implementation of service delivery in line with strategic and operational goals. Engaging with current and potential clients ensuring timely response to feedback and complaints, intake and referral conversion and general client queries. Excellent communication, interpersonal and time management skills. Commitment to Continuing Professional Development, Evidenced Based Practice, and measuring clinical outcomes. Assisting with the implementation of organisational systems and processes which support continuous improvement strategies in the business performance of the Behaviour Support service. Managing key internal and external stakeholder relationships including the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA), government agencies and non-government organisations. A clinical caseload and providing a clinically relevant service based on evidence-based practice (as required).  About you?  Meets the requirements of an Advanced Practitioner according to the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission (Behaviour Support Capability Framework).  Minimum 4 years’ experience in the development of behaviour support plans and skills programs.  Demonstrated experience in supervising behaviour support practitioners to achieve appropriate outcomes, prioritising workloads and managing clients with complex needs Demonstrated understanding of WH&S, EEO, confidentiality principles and other relevant legislations pertaining to client groups. Valid NSW Working With Children Check (WWCC) and NDIS Worker Screening Check, COVID vaccination evidence or willingness to obtain prior to commencement.  Who we are? Newcastle Anglican is at the core of some of the most well-known businesses within Newcastle, Hunter, Central Coast & Mid North Coast organisations. Our service agencies include Anglican Care and Samaritans as well as Newcastle Anglican Schools Corporation and 54 Anglican parishes. For more information on who we are and the work we do, visit www.newcastleanglican.org.au . You can learn about our Vision, Values and Service Philosophy here via YouTube. For further information please email our Talent Team at careers@newcastleanglican.org.au   To apply click Apply now!  Please include your cover letter addressing the essential criteria, and your resume. Applications Close: When we find you! Samaritans promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children and young people.  90000 AUD Bateau Bay 2261