Behaviour Support Practitioner

The Role – Behaviour Support Practitioner - Your Own Way

About Your Own Way Australia Ltd

We are a dynamic and person-focused Not-for-Profit Disability & Mental Health Service Provider in the Latrobe Valley and East Gippsland regions. We offer individualised Support Coordination and Direct Services to help clients activate their TAC funding, NDIS funding/plan, and engage in appropriate support for positive outcomes.

At Your Own Way, we value staff retention and recognition and support our employees to achieve their desired work-life balance.

About the Role

Due to growth, we are looking for a Behaviour Support Practitioner in Bairnsdale.

The Behaviour Support Practitioner role we be an entry level practitioner or someone with a sound knowledge of the Positive Behaviour Support Model of reducing the use of Restrictive Practices, as well as a strong commitment to delivering evidence-based, functional behavioural outcomes.

Main Duties 

• Conducting comprehensive assessments of participants needs and behaviours
• Developing and implementing Behaviour Support plans
• Monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of Behaviour Support plans
• Provide training including support for families, carers and support staff
• Maintaining accurate and up to date case notes on participant's progress
• Ensuring Work Health and Safety guidelines are adhered to
• Engaging with participants and clients, their supports and 3rd party organisation’s in a professional manner
• Undertaking work in line with the organisation’s policies, procedures, and values
• Reporting to the NDIS on reportable incidents
• Develop, deliver and evaluate evidence-based support plans within a complex support space
• Complying with all relevant legislation and codes of conduct 
•  Maintaining an up to date knowledge of the NDIS systems and practices
•  Maintaining clear professional boundaries with participant's
•  Maintaining an up to date knowledge of local services and organisation’s participants can utilise 
• Managing your schedules to ensure essential time frames and outcomes are met. 
• Ensuring your work is of a consistently high standard reflecting the assessed needs and goals of the people we support. 
• Required reports to be developed include Interim and Comprehensive Behaviour Assessments and Support Plans.

The above list is not exhaustive, and the role may change to meet the overall objectives of the organisation.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Demonstrated experience providing person-centred Behaviour Support to adults and children with complex disabilities. 
• Demonstrated experience in behaviour assessment, support planning and implementing behaviour strategies that improve the client’s quality of life.
• Be eligible for registration with the NDIA as a Behaviour Practitioner (proficient). 
• Registration with AHPRA if appropriate.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. 
• Have a strong focus on providing high-quality support, including report writing, to a client and their supporters. 
• The ability to work autonomously, meet required timeframes, and contribute positively to the team.
• Preparedness to work outside normal working hours when required
• Current valid Driver’s Licence
• Current NDIS Screening Check
• Current Working with Children Check
• Current Police Check
• Current First-Aid and CPR certificate (or willing to obtain)
• Current Comprehensive Motor Vehicle Insurance and suitable safe vehicle
• Right to Work within Australia

What we offer:

• Salary Packaging Up to $15,900, plus Meals and Entertainment Benefits up to $2,650 per FBT year - Increase your take-home pay!
• Novated Lease Options
• Bonus Incentives
• Flexible starting times 
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
• Expenses-paid dinners with senior office staff
• Access to our online learning platform and professional development opportunities to enhance your knowledge and skills
• Culture of continuous improvement

At Your Own Way we understand that not all will have 100% of the role requirements, but value passion and aligned values. If you are interested in this role or another role with us please don't hesitate to apply with a detailed cover letter.