Behavioural Support Worker
Core
Frontline behavioural support for prisoners with significant and complex needs (trauma, disability, mental health) in a correctional setting, focusing on safety, stability, and reintegration.
Role type
Senior IC behavioural support worker (correctional)
Builds
Individualised behaviour support plans and psychosocial interventions
Domain
Corrections + Mental Health/Disability
Required skills
Positive behaviour support strategies, trauma-informed care, de-escalation techniques, case documentation, multidisciplinary collaboration, risk assessment, culturally appropriate support
Preferred skills
Psychology, social work, counselling, or behavioural therapy qualification
Technologies
Departmental case management systems
Responsibilities
Develop and implement individualised behaviour support plans; deliver one-to-one and group psychosocial interventions; monitor and record behavioural observations; coach custodial staff on positive behaviour strategies; identify and escalate emerging risks; maintain accurate case documentation.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC