Behaviour Support Practitioner

Behaviour SupportPractitioner

$72,000 to $92,000 plussuper

The Centre for PositiveBehaviour Support (CPBS) is seeking a talented and experienced individual tojoin the dedicated team in our Geelong office. This full-time position for aBehaviour Support Practitioner will develop your professional and clinical skillswhile expanding your leadership capabilities. At CPBS, we offer careerprogression opportunities, including weekly supervision, team meetings, andfuture academic encouragement. Join us and be inspired by the incredibleaccomplishments of the participants we work with!

About CPBS

The Centre for PositiveBehaviour Support (CPBS) is a leading national organisation that believes inmaking Behaviour Support services accessible to everyone that needs them. As aperson-centered organisation, working for CPBS is about joining a team that ispassionate about each individual contribution towards delivering services toall self-funded or National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) referrals thatrequest Behaviour Support.

Position Purpose

Reporting to the RegionalServices Manager, the Behaviour Support Practitioner will play a crucial rolein conducting assessments, writing behavioural support plans and programs,assisting with the implementation of plans and supervision of Behaviour Therapists.The work is based on the principles of Applied Behaviour Analysis and PositiveBehaviour Support for children and adults in the home, community, andschool/workplace settings.

Core Responsibilities

• Provide direct behavioural interventions in individual and group sessions
• Provide support and training to employees on clinical techniques
• Undertake Clinical Supervision of core Behaviour Support Practitioners
• Assist the Regional Clinical Manager as required
• Develop Functional Behavioural Assessments and Behaviour Analysis Support Plans
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with all key stakeholders
• Work with varying professionals including doctors, psychiatrists, speech therapists, and occupational therapists to develop and implement individualised client goals and checklists

Essential Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or post graduate qualifications related to Positive Behaviour Support e.g. Psychology
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience demonstrating provision of positive Behaviour Support services
• High level of oral and written communication skills including the demonstrated ability to prepare and finalise technical reports
• Demonstrated and effective time management skills including the ability to manage multiple competing priorities set in a face-paced environment
• A valid Australian driver's licence and your own vehicle.
• Ability to attain all mandatory compliance checks including the NDIS Workers Screening Check, National Criminal History Check and any relevant State-issued WWCC/WWVP cards
• Willingness to complete introductory IABA training in Non-Linear Multi-element Positive Behaviour Support

CPBS offer outstandingprofessional development opportunities and support pathways to advancing thePositive Behaviour Support careers of our people. We also offer afamily-friendly work-life balance, including flexible work arrangements.

If you are equipped with thenecessary skills, experience and a passion for Behaviour Support services, welook forward to receiving your application! 

• Looking for candidates available to work:
  • Monday: Morning, Afternoon
  • Tuesday: Morning, Afternoon
  • Wednesday: Morning, Afternoon
  • Thursday: Morning, Afternoon
  • Friday: Morning, Afternoon
• 2-3 years of relevant work experience required for this role
• Working rights required for this role
• Expected start date for role: 25 March 2024
• Expected salary: $72,000 - $92,000 per year