Behavioural Support Specialist
2 months ago
KiwiSaver + Phone + Laptop
- EAP Support + Flexible Working
- Respectful Culture + Training Development Opportunities
**Who are we| Ko wai mātou**
HealthCare New Zealand is one of Aotearoa's largest health sector employers. We support and empower people in need to live independently, safely and well in their community. Our commitment is to provide a way of working with those we support, stakeholders, business partners and staff based on our values - respect, support and excellence.
As part of Mental Health and Wellbeing, Explore Specialist Services is the national provider for behaviour support in New Zealand and part of HealthCare New Zealand. We provide specialist behaviour support services to people with disabilities of all ages by working with their families/whanau and support networks. Explore work with a culturally diverse population and is committed to supporting clients in a culturally responsive manner.
**About the role | He kōrero whakamārama mō tēnei tūranga**
The key purpose of the Behaviour Support Specialist role is to deliver quality services based on a positive behaviour support framework which is consistent with our contract obligations with the Ministry of Health and other providers as required. You will be based in our Palmerston North office.
**_ An exciting opportunity open to:_**
- People with a tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline or at least 3 years relevant experience in the disability field
- Occupational Therapists
- Speech and Language Therapists
- Social Workers
- Psychologists
- Behaviour Therapists/Specialists (BCBA's)
- Teachers
**What you will bring | Ngā tohungatanga mō tēnei tūranga**
- Experience in the field of disability and/or behaviour support
- A current Annual Practicing Certificate (APC) where this is required
- An understanding of and commitment to: The Code of Health and Disabilities Services Consumer Rights, The Treaty of Waitangi and bi-cultural practice
- Good interpersonal skills and ability to build rapport; proactive and responsive to client needs and colleagues/team needs
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including competence in professional report writing
- A current full New Zealand driver's licence
- Proven ability to work in teams and in a 'transdisciplinary' manner
- Knowledge and understanding of the principles of evidence-based behavioural approaches
- An understanding of Positive Behaviour Support
- An understanding of communication and the relationship with behaviour
- Experience of functional assessment and implementation of a behaviour plan
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and client management systems
**Why Us | He aha ai mātou?**
- We will support you to learn the role.
- We recognise the importance of work/life balance and we provide a work place with flexibility.
- We promote a safe and supportive environment where colleagues can share and learn from one another.
- We pride ourselves on providing competitive salaries, supervision and professional development and progression to ensure you can deliver the best support for our clients and achieve successful outcomes.
**Applications close | Te katinga o tēnei whai tūranga: 26 November 2024 at 5pm**
**Applicants for this position must be a NZ Resident/Citizen or have a valid NZ work permit.**
- Reference #- 30036- Posted on- 04 Nov 2024- Closes on- 26 Nov 2024 17:00- Location(s)- Palmerston North branch area- Expertise- Specialist Behaviour Support, Occupational Therapy, Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Speech & Language Therapy, Social Work- Job level(s)- 3 - 5 years of experience, 5 - 7 years of experience, 7 + years of experience- Work type(s)- Permanent full-time
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