Behaviour Support Specialist - Malmsbury

About This Role Help justice‑involved young people turn their lives around. Enjoy a challenging role within our new Malmsbury team. Earn $97,955 – $111,142 per year, plus super. Grow your skills with ongoing training and supervision. As a Behaviour Support Specialist, you will be part of a team that works collaboratively with custodial staff to better understand the needs behind young people's behaviour, implement interventions that support behaviour in custody and deliver psychosocial programs to help young people rebuild their lives. You will also work alongside Statewide Rehabilitation Service clinicians and restorative practitioners. Using evidence‑informed practice, you will guide young people through life‑changing shifts in mindset, behaviour and self‑belief and empower them to make positive choices, learn new skills to reduce harmful behaviours and stay on track. It’s complex and challenging work, but it helps young people’s futures and our state’s safety. You Will
- Build and maintain relationships with young people that support behavioural change.
- Facilitate individual and group‑based psychosocial programs to young people in custody.
- Develop a functional understanding of challenging behaviours to compile assessment reports and formulate personalised strategies and support plans.
- Contribute to a strong team culture where peer support and collaboration with other stakeholders are central to success.
- Take part in regular training and development. What You Will Get
- A comprehensive induction.
- Opportunities for further professional development.
- Job stability and generous leave entitlements.
- Employee assistance support to help with a wide range of work or personal issues.
- Up to $10,000 in relocation allowance for eligible candidates who move within an hour's drive of the facility. About You Behaviour support specialist can be a great first step toward a career in clinical or therapeutic work. If you are interested in a career in clinical, social service or healthcare, have a relevant qualification and experience working with young people to make positive changes, we encourage you to apply. Our behaviour support team works rostered shifts, which will include some nights and weekends. For more information on the skills we look for, please read the position description document attached. Child Safe Statement Of Commitment The Department of Justice and Community Safety is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We seek to prevent harm of any kind impacting children and young people and have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality. Children and young people's rights, relationships, identity, and culture must be recognised and respected, their voices heard, and their concerns acted upon. We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly workplace for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3q8xgd