Positive Behaviour Support Practitioners - All Experience Levels Welcome!

Behaviour Support Practitioner - All experience levels welcome!

Why join Butter Fish Services: 

• We consider part-time applicants to facilitate work/life balance
• We contribute to internal and external professional development and learning opportunities
• We provide above award wages
• We provide a collaborative work environment and encourage you to bring your authentic self to work each day! 
• We provide access to, and collaboration with, a multidisciplinary team of professionals who are passionate about providing high-quality, evidence-informed services and programs 
• Company Pool Vehicle with Fuel Card
• You will have access to our Employee Assisted Program 

Who we are
Butter Fish Services® provides accessible, authentic therapy and support services by partnering with people through our outcome-focused approach.
Every day, we empower our clients to achieve a positive outcome and meet their individual goals. We are committed to partnering with people on their journey to becoming A Greater You.

Candidates that can apply?

Part-time candidates welcome for the following positions:

• 1x Core Behaviour Support Practitioners
• 1x Senior Behaviour Support Practitioners

About the role
As a Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner you will play a vital role in providing support and educating NDIS Participants of all ages and their primary support network with behavioural challenges and promoting Positive Behaviour change using inclusive evidence-based assessment and interventions. 

You will be required to create and implement person-centred comprehensive Positive Behaviour Support Plans through tailored therapeutic approach within the NDIS Framework. As part of a multidisciplinary allied health team, the role will require you to display exceptional communication and time management skills to be able to work both as part of a team and autonomously. 

You will provide hands-on guidance, mentoring and coaching for Participants and their primary support network and build partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.

Your role will require the following expectations:

• Conduct Functional Behaviour Assessments (FBA) to identify the underlying causes of challenging behaviours and develop a quality comprehensive Behaviour Support plan
• Develop and maintain strong professional relationships with clients through confident and clear communication
• Conduct Stakeholder meetings to provide regular feedback to the Participant and their Primary support network (Support Coordinators, career/ nominee, LACs, NDIA staff or others)
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with key stakeholders for continued partnerships
• Develop and implement individualised Comprehensive Behaviour Support Plans based on assessment findings and evidence-based practices to provide training and support with strategies and interventions which promotes Positive Behavioural change  
• Collaboration with other Allied Health Professionals for continued support for the Participants
• Collect and analyse data to evaluate the effectiveness of behaviour interventions and make necessary adjustments
• Reviewing and reducing restrictive practices in accordance with the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission guidelines
• High-level written, verbal, and non-verbal communication skills
• Compassion, dedication and commitment to improving the lives of our clients

The successful candidates will require the possess the following qualifications for this role:

• A genuine passion for working with Participants under the NDIS and a compassionate, patient demeanour
• Australian registered driver licence
• Experience working with individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Intellectual Disability, Mental Health, and other complex diagnoses
• Current or willing to obtain a Working with Children's Check (WWCC)
• Current NDIS Worker Screening Check (or eligible for)
• Registered Practitioner ID with the National Disability Insurance Scheme

Butter Fish Services®, provides accessible, authentic therapy and has a strong interest in working with people who are committed to improving the quality of care within our communities across Australia. If you or someone you know is interested in finding out more about a career with us, please contact us at ***********@butterfish.com.au

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