JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE:  Behaviour Support Practitioner

JOB TYPE: Full time

LOCATION: Brisbane

MANAGER: Christine Castro

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Discover Counselling Services provides positive behaviour supports to NDIS participants who are engaging in challenging behaviours, and therapeutic interventions for those experiencing difficulties with emotional regulation and/or social skills. Discover Counselling Services works with participants aged 7 years and up, who present with a range of disabilities including Autism Spectrum Disorder and complex mental health (psychosocial disability).

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Provide specialist behaviour support to NDIS participants with complex behaviour needs.
• Conduct functional behaviour assessments.
• Develop Positive Behaviour Support Plans in consultation with families and key stakeholders.
• Provide training and support to implementing providers in the participants NDIS plan.
• Liaise and work collaboratively with stakeholders.
• Provide evidence based therapeutic supports, as required.
• Maintain detailed, accurate and up to date records.
• Achieve set KPI’s.
• Hold a current QLD Drivers Licence.
• Be fully vaccinated for COVID 19.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE 

Qualifications: 

• Professional registration as a Social Worker, Occupational Therapist, Speech Pathologist, Psychologist or other Allied Health Practitioner.
• Current working with children and NDIS worker screen check (or able to obtain).
• Registration as a Behaviour Support Practitioner – preferred (or willing to obtain).
• Current First Aid certificate.

Experience: 

• Working with complex or challenging behaviours.
• Working with people who have a disability / mental health.
• Developing Positive Behaviour Support Plans (preferred).
• Delivering evidence based therapeutic interventions.

Skills: 

• Excellent interpersonal communication.
• Excellent assessment and report writing skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
• Ability to analyse and interpret behavioural data.
• Good organisational skills.
• Excellent problem solving and conflict management skills.
• Able to prioritise and meet organizational deadlines and KPI’s 
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).
• Knowledge and understanding of the NDIS Act and Rules in relation to behaviour support and the use of restrictive practices.
• Knowledge and understanding of the Disability Services Act 2006 (QLD).

Remuneration

SCHCADS Award – level 4 ($77 584.00 – $83 479.76) plus superannuation in accordance with legislative requirements.

Application Process

Please attach a resume and cover letter detailing how you meet the above criteria and why you would be a great addition to Discover Counselling Services. Only applicants who have been successful in progressing to the next round will be contacted.

For further information, please contact Christine Castro on 0478 507 991 or email at: [email protected]