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July 16, 2024
Healthcare of New Zealand
Hamilton
FULL TIME & OTHER
Behaviour Support Specialist
- Kiwi Saver + Phone + Laptop
- EAP Support + Flexible Working
- Respectful Culture + Training Development Opportunities
- Based in Hamilton
Health Care 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 Hāpainga Ora is the national provider for behaviour support in New Zealand and part of Health Care 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 Whaikaha and other providers as required. The role is a permanent role based in Hamilton.
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
- Psychologists
- Occupational Therapists
- Speech and Language Therapists
- Social Workers
- Behaviour Therapists/Specialists (BCBAs)
- 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
- Ability to travel and flexibility to stay overnight to meet the demands of the role
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 tenei whai turanga: 18th October 2024 at 5pm.
Applicants for this position will have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.
Please note: Only suitable candidates will be contacted for interview
Reference #
27881
Posted on
18 Sep 2024
Closes on
18 Oct 2024 17:00
Location(s)
Hamilton branch area
Expertise
Specialist Behaviour Support, Occupational Therapy, Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Speech & Language Therapy, Social Work
Job level(s)
5 - 7 years of experience
Work type(s)
Permanent full-time
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