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Behaviour Support Specialist (Cherry Creek)State of Victoria • Melbourne, VIC, AU
Behaviour Support Specialist (Cherry Creek)

Behaviour Support Specialist (Cherry Creek)

State of Victoria • Melbourne, VIC, AU
8 days ago
Job description

Job Description

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Support justice-involved young people turn their lives around. Enjoy a challenging role within a safe and supported team. Earn $100,894 - $114,476 per year, plus super. Grow your skills with ongoing training and supervision. If you're passionate about working with young people and are looking to join a team that values your expertise, supports creativity and encourages professional growth, you'll thrive within the Rehabilitation & Outcomes team. Across our custodial facilities at Cherry Creek, Malmsbury and Parkville, we give young people involved in the justice system the consistent and professional support they need.

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This role will be based at the Cherry Creek Youth Justice Precinct, Little River, Victoria.

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  • Build and maintain relationships with young people that support behavioural change.
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  • Facilitate individual and group-based psychosocial programs to young people in custody.
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  • Develop a functional understanding of challenging behaviours to compile assessment reports and formulate personalised strategies and support plans.
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  • Contribute to a strong team culture where peer support and collaboration with other stakeholders are central to success.
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  • Take part in regular training and development, learn more about SRS and BSS.
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What you will get \n

Our behaviour support team will tell you that the work here is its own reward. This is a unique opportunity to provide continued support to young people, working across a variety of youth justice settings. However, there are also many other benefits of a career in youth justice, including:

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  • a comprehensive induction
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  • opportunities for further professional development
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  • job stability and generous leave entitlement
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  • employee assistance support to help with a wide range of work or personal issues
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About you \n

Becoming a 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 have some experience working with young people to make positive changes.

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Our behaviour support team work on 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.

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If you have any further questions, please contact our recruitment team via .

Important information \n

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 environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work.

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