Behaviour Support Specialist

3 weeks ago

Wellington, New Zealand Healthcare Of New Zealand Full time

KiwiSaver + Phone + Laptop
EAP Support + Flexible Working
Respectful Culture + Training Development Opportunities

Who are we | Ko wai matou
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 works with a culturally diverse population and is committed to supporting clients in a culturally responsive manner.
About the role | He korero whakamarama mo tenei turanga
The key purpose of the Behaviour 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 Petone, Lower Hutt 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 | Nga tohungatanga mo tenei turanga

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 matou?

We will support you to learn the role.
We recognise the importance of work/life balance and we provide a workplace 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.

Please apply including a CV and covering letter.
Applications close | Te katinga o tenei whai turanga: 22 November 2024 at 5pm - interviews might take place prior to applications closing.
Applicants for this position will have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.
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