We are looking for a passionate individual to join our Fostering Futures team. The Behaviour Support Specialist, with support from leadership, will play an integral role in the PSP team to provide expert clinical and therapeutic consultation and develop behaviour support plans and strategies to achieve positive behaviours in children and young people and support carer to implement these. This is a permanent part time position based in the Illawarra area, working 22.8 hours per week. The salary range for this position is between $53.73/hour - $58.10/hour + Salary packaging + Superannuation. Our benefits - We care about you In addition to being part of an organisation that genuinely makes a difference in people's lives you will also enjoy: Competitive salaries and hourly rates Salary packaging options Additional paid personal leave every year Long Service Leave after 7 years of service Professional development including internal and external training opportunities Healthy work/life balance through hybrid working models Free and confidential counselling through our Employee Assistance Program Discounted gym memberships through Fitness Passport Peace of mind driving to and from work with Employee Journey Insurance Our requirements to provide care Behaviour Support expertise in developing Behaviour Support Plans where strategies involve restrictive practices and implementing and monitoring of plans to achieve desired outcomes. Conduct thorough behavioural assessments and functional analyses to identify the underlying factors contributing to challenging behaviours in children and young people. Ability to work flexible hours including occasional evenings and weekends A current Driver's licence Click here for the Position Description. For further information please contact Myriam Valle on 0429 669 230. Close Date: 2 June 2024 As part of our recruitment process we will be reviewing applications as they are received. As a result, this position may close prior to the closing date. If you are interested in working with us, we recommend sending your application across as soon as possible. Best of Luck! CatholicCare Wollongong is committed to equal opportunity in employment and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with a disability and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. All employees are subject to probity and pre-employment checks. CatholicCare Wollongong is a smoke free zone. CatholicCare is strongly committed to the safety and well-being of children and young people, and to the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations. Applicants are thoroughly screened prior to employment. Privacy Acknowledgment The information on this form is being collected by CatholicCare for the purpose of administering the recruitment process. Your personal information will be used by CatholicCare to contact you about your application. This information will be stored in CatholicCare's electronic records management system. You may apply to CatholicCare to access and correct this information. See CatholicCare's Privacy Policy (available on the website). Go to About Us then Information for Clients. Yes I agree to the privacy statement * Personal Details * Required field First name * Last name * E-mail * Digits only or add + for international numbers Street * Street Cont. City, Town or Suburb * Postcode or Zipcode * Country * State, Region or Province * LinkedIn URL (Please click on your profile and copy the URL from your profile page.) Questions What is your current residency status? * Visa Do you have a current employee NSW Working with Children Check? * Yes No CatholicCare is committed to providing an accessible, safe and inclusive workplace for all. To help us identify and support people from diverse groups, please state if you require any support or additional assistance during the recruitment process or require any adjustment in the workplace to support you to perform the duties of this position. * Do you have a medical condition or injury that may impact on your capacity to carry out the inherent requirements of the role for which you are applying for? * Would you be willing to undertake a pre-employment medical check (if required)? * Yes No Our core values of Dignity, Integrity, Compassion and Equity represent who we are and what we expect of one another. They are the core of our culture and an integral part in our recruitment and selection process. Please choose one core value and explain how you demonstrate this value in your work. * Do you have a current driver's licence? * Yes No Please outline your relevant qualifications as they relate to this role. * Please outline your experience with therapeutic work with children, young persons and families using a family centred, trauma informed approach. * Please outline your experience developing and implementing individualised behaviour support plans that are person-centred, evidence based that address the specific needs and goals of each child or young person. * How did you hear about this position? * If you selected Referred by Family/ Friend, please advise the first name and last name of this person and their position if known. * Please provide names of two referees. They should be people that you have directly reported to in the workplace (current or previous employment). We do not contact referees until after the interview stage. 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