Behaviour Support Practitioner

Position available: Sunshine Coast (QLD)

Who we are:

Unicorn Behaviour is a small, family first company that provides ethical, evidence-based specialist behaviour support services to NDIS participants across Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland. We strive to ensure the participants we serve achieve dignity, choice and control in all aspects of their lives. Our aim is simple:

1. Deliver high-quality, ethical behaviour support 
2. Enhance the quality of life of those we support
3. Help others communicate, tolerate and cooperate

Check us out: https://www.unicornbx.com.au/

What we offer: 

• An NDIS-registered company
• Frameworks and templates
• Assistance with meeting NDIS Capability Framework
• Clinical Supervision
• Flexible work hours 
• Work from home
• Paid travel when visiting participants in line with the Modified Monash Model (MMM)

What we need from you:

• A respectful and person centred attitude towards supporting people with disabilities
• Knowledge and experience working with a range of intellectual and developmental disabilities
• Relevant tertiary qualifications: Eg Undergraduate studies in Education, Psychology, Speech Pathology, Social Work. Postgraduate studies in Applied Behaviour Analysis, Positive Behaviour Support, Disability Studies, Behavioural Studies
• Demonstrated knowledge, skills and experience in working with complex cases
• Experience and passion for Positive Behaviour Support
• Knowledge of the NDIS Quality and Safeguards commissions requirements around restrictive practices
• Ability to form relationships and work collaboratively with individuals, families, carers, staff, allied health professionals and additional stakeholders

Your time:

• 15-25 billable hours a week
• 1 hour of clinical supervision per week
• Active engagement in staff meetings

Basic requirements: 

• Drivers licence, Car, Laptop, Phone, Home office materials
• ABN + Professional indemnity and liability insurance
• Completion of NDIS Worker Orientation Modules
• Proda Registration as an eligible worker
• NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Working with Children’s Check

Your remuneration:

• Specialist Behaviour Support at $100/hr + GST + super (negotiable based on level of experience)
• Assessment Recommendation Therapy And/or Training at $100/hr + GST + super

Professional Expectations:

• Commitment to engage in relevant professional development opportunities that align with the NDIS Capability Framework and company values

Values we must share:

• A passion for improving the lives of the people we support
• A positive behaviour support approach 
• A desire to reduce and eliminate the use of restrictive practices

Employment Type:

Contractor