An exciting opportunity to join our Team – offering a high level of flexibility in hours and location.  Full-time, Part-time and Casual considered. 

At Play Therapy Melbourne we are a passionate and committed Team of Allied Health Professionals focused on empowering children and young adults to achieve their life goals.  We believe in following a neuroscience informed, neurodiverse-affirming approach to all of our work and we place participants at the centre of our planning and implementation.

About the Role

Behaviour Support is about creating individualised strategies which are responsive to the person’s needs. Strategies are developed and implemented in a way that reduces the occurrence and impact of behaviours of concern, and minimises the use of restrictive practices.  As the Behaviour Support Practitioner, you will deliver high level, evidence based clinical advice and assistance to participants and their families. Through the creation, implementation and education of positive behaviour support plans, your person-centred approach will focus on reducing the antecedents that may be at the root of challenging behaviours.  

At Play Therapy Melbourne we understand that presenting behaviours are often symptoms of a dysregulated nervous system, information that what we have asked a child or young person to do or the environment they are experiencing is too much for them. At Play Therapy Melbourne we look to explore what is behind the behaviour, supporting children, families and other stakeholders to develop the skills and strategies that will ensure that they are able to reach their desired goals.

Key Selection Criteria

• Bachelor degree in behavioural science, psychological science, social science, social work or a related field, with current registration to peak body
• Relevant experience and well-developed understanding of the role
• Currently registered OR must meet NDIS registration requirements
• Experience in working collaboratively and developing effective internal and external relationships
• Understanding of and a commitment to the principles and objectives of the National Disability Insurance Scheme
• Excellent communication both verbal and written, including report writing skills
• Competent in the use of computer-based packages including Office 365 

Essential

• Sector experience
• Must be eligible to be assessed as a core level or above practitioner as per the PBS Capability Framework
• Ability to work autonomously
• High standards of ethical and professional behaviour
• Familiarisation with lodging behaviour support plans on the NQSC portal highly regarded
• Knowledge of Positive Behaviour Support approaches highly regarded
• Clearances and Registrations
• Cleared National NDIS Worker Screen Check
• Cleared Victorian Working with Children Check (WWCC)

What you will get in return

As the successful candidate, you will be offered the opportunity to join our respectful, values based organisation where you will be supported to develop your skills doing what you love. We will welcome your ideas and help you to achieve your goals while you help us achieve ours. You will be rewarded by knowing you are supporting our participants to live their best life.

You will also receive:

• Competitive Salary
• Flexible working arrangements including work from home
• Ongoing training opportunities
• Structured Supervision 
• Strong administrative support

What you need to do now

We would love to hear from candidates. Please submit your application including a letter addressing the key selection criteria.  

Play Therapy Melbourne is an equal opportunity employer. We value and strongly support the principles of equal opportunity in the workplace.

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.