Permanent Part-Time/Full-Time (Minimum 0.6 FTE)

We are looking for Behaviour Support Practitioner/s to join our growing business who are passionate about working to help make a difference in the lives of others. Our values include: delivering quality supports that are collaborative and proactive, with a human rights and person-centred focus.  

The Behaviour Support Practitioner will report to the Director and will be responsible for the following: 

• Undertake and write Functional Behaviour Assessments
• Develop, write and review Positive Behaivour Support Plans (Interim Behaviour Support Plans and/or Comprehensive Behaviour Support Plans) in collaboration with people with a disability, family, carers, support workers, allied health providers, decision makers and other stakeholders
• Train, monitor and support the implementation of Positive Behaviour Support Plans
• Report and meet Restrictive Practice Requirements
• Develop and maintain relationships with key implementers and stakeholders
• Complete client notes and other required documentation to ensure compliance

Successful applicants must have/be:

• An Undergraduate or Postgraduate Degree in Psychology/behavioural sciences/Occupational Therapy/Speech and Language Pathology/Social Work or relevant experience in Behaviour Support and registration as a Behaviour Support Practitioner
• Experience working with or supporting people with a disability 
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
• Excellent verbal and written communication 
• Organised and able to meet deadlines 
• Ability to follow legislative requirements
• Hold a Driver’s Licence, and have a car and be able to travel to clients
• Able to meet NDIS Worker’s Screening Check requirements
• Be fully vaccinated for COVID-19
• Able to gain Core registration as a Behaviour Support Practitioner under the NDIS Positive Behaviour Support Capability Framework
• Ongoing commitment to professional development

Desired: 

• Experience as a Behaviour Support Practitioner/writing/developing/implementing Functional Behaviour Assessments and Behaviour Support Plans
• Post-graduate degree in Psychology/Occupational Therapy/Speech and Language Pathology/Social Work
• Training or qualifications in Positive Behaviour Support
• Registration with AHPRA or other professional body as a Provisional Psychologist/Psychologist/Speech and Language Pathologist/Social Worker/Occupational Therapist or ability to gain registration

What we offer:

• Flexible work hours
• Professional Development Allowance
• Laptop and work phone included as well as travel/fuel allowance
• Flexible location – work from home, our office, or a combination
• Regular supervision for Behaviour Support Practitioners (including primary or secondary supervision for Provisional Psychologists)

Does this role sound like it’s for you? We’d love to hear from you – give us a call or apply now!