Behaviour Support Specialist. Permanent Full Time – Dubbo
Core
Coordinate and deliver high-quality assessment, consultive, and referral services to support the development of children and young people with complex trauma, abuse, neglect, and/or disabilities.
Role type
Behaviour Support Specialist (Therapeutic Specialist)
Builds
Positive Behaviour Support Plans and therapeutic support strategies
Domain
Child welfare, mental health, and disability support
Required skills
Tertiary qualifications in Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, or Mental Health Nursing; Current professional registration; Evidence-based assessment tools; Trauma-informed care; Positive behaviour support development; Driver's licence and car
Preferred skills
Experience with CARE and Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) models
Technologies
CARE model; Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) model
Responsibilities
Lead therapeutic assessments and planning; Develop and review therapeutic support plans; Provide therapeutic expertise and guidance to support managers; Facilitate training on CARE and TCI models; Advocate for ethical, evidence-informed therapeutic practice; Conduct home visits in Dubbo once per month
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC