Behaviour Support Practitioner

About the role

Lojic Institute is looking for a Behaviour Support Practitioner in Sydney. This  role has key responsibilities in delivering Behaviour Support services with opportunities to develop organisational behaviour management (OBM) competencies, options to conduct research and to join our Service Delivery Leadership team. 

This is a flexible, hybrid position where the successful applicant will both work from home and in person in the Greater Sydney region.

Successful applicants will be provided with the opportunity to salary sacrifice a vehicle, a generous working from home allowance, regular supervision (BCBA and CBA supervision available), performance-based professional development budget, and opportunities to attend conferences. 

About us

We are an Institute established to bring real world research to life. Our vision is, “Intentional Influence” which we strive for through our various services:

• Behaviour Support integrating constructional approaches and a commitment to upholding human rights; acknowledging that every person has a unique learning history and that context matters
• Direct Support providing person-centered, collaborative supports aiming to empower individuals facing multifaceted challenges to access greater opportunities and to achieve goals that matter to them
• Research and Development engaging in and support community and human services sector research through active engagement and our sector-led ethics committee
• Learning Delivery innovative learning solutions for organisations and individuals alike
• Consultancy working with organisations to improve their sustainability and performance management 
   

Qualifications & experience

• Holds a relevant graduate qualification in allied health or applied behaviour analysis (MA/MSc or PhD in behaviour analysis or PBS preferred)
• Holds an NDIS worker clearance and Working with Children Check
• Has been endorsed and deemed suitable as a Proficient Practitioner by the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission
• A minimum of 1 year experience working with NDIS participants including experience working with adult populations and those with mental health challenges
• Direct experience in an implementation environment, such as support work highly preferred
• Understanding of relevant NDIS legislation and how to apply this to the role, in particular how this applies to regulated restrictive practices across multiple jurisdictions
• A minimum of 3 years' experience in developing training content and delivering trainings, in addition to formally mentoring and supervising others

Job Responsibilities and Accomplishments 

• Develop a range of plans and specialist reports including Behaviour Support plans (comprehensive and interim) 
• Receive and apply ongoing feedback
• Deliver quality training to internal and external stakeholders 
• Deliver a minimum of 25 direct service hours per week

Benefits

• Highly competitive remuneration package
• Flexible work arrangements to optimise work/life balance 
• Work from home role, with the option to reside anywhere in the Greater Sydney region
• A Wellness Program- at Lojic we invest in your self-care and support your wellbeing
• Dedicated training program and supervision (including BCBA and CBA), and opportunities to receive mentorship from international experts, so you are equipped to do your best at work
• Opportunities to attend conferences as a presenter and audience
• Leased vehicles available
• Diverse career opportunities- we will work with you to advance your skill sets in leadership, organisational behaviour management (OBM), specialist Behaviour Support, research and training