Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner

Seeking experienced Positive Behaviour Support Practitioners! Casual, flexible work options available.

• We are a small, person centred and dynamic organisation seeking a passionate individual to join our team.
• Our therapists aim to look beyond barriers and behaviours, to the person’s underlying needs so that each Behaviour Support plan is individualised.
• We only provide specialist therapy services such as PBS, Counselling and Group Therapy because we like to do it well!
• We are dedicated to providing Behaviour Support that is innovative and empowering, and aim to provide an approach that is developmentally-sensitive and trauma-informed.

Primary Objectives/Responsibilities -

• Work directly with participants and their support network to provide support
• Undertake functional behaviour assessments and develop appropriate Behaviour Support plans.
• Ensure services to people we support are delivered according to the National Standards for Disability Services, NDIS Quality and Safeguarding Standards, National Disability Insurance Scheme (Restrictive Practices and Behaviour Support) Rules 2018, and comply with all authorisation requirements for the use of Restrictive Practices Provide and participate in clinical supervision.
• Work in collaboration with the support team to develop, implement and review PBS strategies.
• Engage in proactive support and treatment planning.
• Helpfully and collaboratively engage with your clients and their support network (this may include; families, key decision makers, medical professionals, and other clinical providers).
• Commit to regular clinical supervision, continuing your professional development.

General and Administrative -

• Meet individual, organisational and peak body (i.e. NDIS, AHPRA) requirements. For example, this includes the maintenance of adequate clinical notes and records.
• Commit to upholding the NDIS practice standards under the NDIS Quality and Safeguarding Framework.
• Work within the boundaries of confidentiality, privacy, respect and professional standards.
• Routinely participate in general team meetings (monthly)

About you (selection criteria) -

• 1+ years of experience as a PBS practitioner
• Hold a university degree or qualification that is clinically relevant. (Psychology, Counselling or social work – others undergraduate degrees may be considered for the right person)
• Current drivers licence and use of own vehicle.
• Experience working with people with disabilities, and knowledge of the NDIS.
• Training or experience with Positive Behaviour Support (desirable).
• High level of communication and interpersonal skills.
• Effective time management and organisational skills, along with the capacity to manage your own caseload.
• Strong ethical compass and reflective approach.
• Desire and interest in working with diverse individuals.
• A National Police Clearance, Working with Children Check and NDIS Worker Screening Clearance (or willingness to obtain).
• Ability to problem solve, work autonomously and proactive attitude to learning.

What We Offer -

• Extremely flexible WFH options. We understand individual circumstances and will accommodate accordingly
• Clinical supervision, administrative support, and general guidance. This includes streamlined administrative processes, so you’re not bogged down.
• Specialised templates to ensure consistency
• Assessment, therapy and other implementation resources.
• Ability to work independently, yet also have access to team-based support.
• Internal professional development opportunities.
• Low KPI’s
• Work-life balance - you choose your working hours, and where you want to work from: home, out in the community and access to a variety of shared work spaces/offices.

Job Type: Casual

Salary:  $70 per hour + super!

Education: Bachelor Degree (required)

Work Authorisation:Australia (Required)

Work Location: In person