Skip to contentNursing - Community, Maternal & Child Health (Healthcare & Medical)Spacious Corporate office based in Greenlane, Central AucklandCompany car for private useUp to $97K per annumSpectrum Care provides support for children, young people and adults with disabilities, and their whanau. We believe in lives of choice, inclusive communities and daring to dream. Our vision is 'Every person with a disability deserves a life of choice, freedom and independence'.We are currently recruiting for a Practice Lead to head a team of Behaviour Advisors and a Behaviour Support Assistant. This role will work closely with our Service Delivery and clinical staff within Spectrum Care in delivering their responsibilities and outcomes.You will be part of a multidisciplinary team of Speech Language Therapists, Registered Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Behaviour Advisors, and a Behaviour Support Assistant.Please note this role requires travel to other locations outside of Auckland. You must have a full, clean NZ Drivers licence.Responsibilities:Carrying a case loadEnsuring best practice is followed by the Behaviour TeamChampioning restraint reduction and eliminationProviding leadership for the Behaviour Support Team and support to the Service Delivery TeamsMonitoring, improving, and reinforcing evidence-based behaviour support practicesPlanning and development of strategies based on Positive Behaviour Support PrinciplesEmbedding minimisation of restrictive practices and Positive Behaviour Support principles within the organisationRequirements:A tertiary qualification at Bachelors level (minimum), which may include Psychology or the equivalentExperience in supporting people and their supports with an intellectual disability, autism spectrum disorder, and/or foetal alcohol spectrum disorder at a senior levelExperience in the proactive management of restraint minimizationUnderstanding of Trauma-informed careExperience in project managementYou will be based in our head office in Greenlane, Auckland, but may require travel to services provided by Spectrum Care.
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