Behaviour Support Practitioner

Behaviour Support Practitioner

Are you seeking the next step in your career, with support around advancement and clinical PBS leadership, join our dynamic and diverse team and make a meaningful impact in the lives of people with disabilities. 

We are a committed to delivering quality Positive Behaviour Support through a collaborative, proactive, human rights, evidence-informed, and person-centred approach. 

We seek to co-create meaningful change, and believe the best work environments enable growth and purpose, and value collaboration and lived experience.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Undertaking and writing Functional Behaviour Assessments in collaboration with the person with a disability and their supports

• Co-creating and reviewing Behaviour Support Plans (Interim Behaviour Support Plans and/or Comprehensive Positive Behaviour Support Plans) in partnership with the person with a disability (focus person), and often in collaboration with their supporters and stakeholders

• Employing evidence-informed practice to co-produce quality Behaviour Support Plans based on the person's goals, interests and values

• Fostering person-led and centred goal achievement, enhancing valued and meaningful outcomes, and mitigating environmental concerns through evidence-based practices

• Training, monitoring and supporting the implementation of Positive Behaviour Support Plans in collaboration with and centred around the focus person - employing data to inform supports and improve outcomes

• Growing and cultivating strong relationships with key implementers and stakeholders

• Demonstrating leadership in integrity with a commitment to growing in the areas of person-centred, trauma-informed, rights-based, systems-change and neurodiversity-affirming practices.

• Embracing and elevating the client's voice and input, promoting client satisfaction and strong outcomes. 

• An Undergraduate or Postgraduate Degree in Psychology/behavioural sciences/Occupational Therapy/Speech and Language Pathology/Social Work/Teaching or a related field OR relevant experience and registration as a Behaviour Support Practitioner

• Registration as a Behaviour Support Practitioner

• Experience working with or supporting people with a disability across age ranges

• Proficient Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Strong time management skills

• Strong ability to follow legislative requirements, policy and procedures

• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build rapport and establish strong relationships with clients, stakeholders and colleagues

• A proactive attitude with passion for working with people with a disability

• A Driver’s Licence and own a vehicle with insurance

• NDIS Worker’s Screening Check 

• Registration as a Behaviour Support Practitioner

• Ongoing commitment to professional development and learning

• Experience as a Behaviour Support Practitioner/writing/developing/implementing Functional Behaviour Assessments and Behaviour Support Plans

• Proficient or above registration as a Behaviour Support Practitioner

• Post-graduate degree in Positive Behaviour Support/Psychology/Occupational Therapy/Speech and Language Pathology/Social Work

• Training or education 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.

• Flexible work hours

• A hybrid work environment (home and office - inner northwest Brisbane)

• A positive and experienced team 

• Bonuses

• Professional development allowance

• Laptop and work phone, and fuel allowance

• Regular supervision (weekly/fortnightly)

• Regular internal and external professional development opportunities

• Values-led

• An inclusive work environment

Does this role sound like it's for you? We'd love to hear from you - send us an email or apply now! 

To apply, please include your CV and a cover letter. 
 

If you have any questions regarding the role please contact *******@positiveshift.com.au.