Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner

Job Summary:

Join our innovative team as a Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner, where you’ll focus on enhancing the quality of life for individuals with behavioural challenges. In this role, you will champion the use of positive, evidence-based interventions to help clients develop new skills and reduce behaviours of concern. You will collaborate with a network of carers and professionals to ensure consistent, compassionate support. If you are dedicated to the principles of positive behaviour support and want to drive meaningful change for people with disabilities, this position provides a platform to excel and contribute to best practices within the NDIS framework.

Responsibilities:

• Work with clients and their support networks to assess behavioural needs and identify triggers and strengths.
• Create and implement Positive Behaviour Support strategies that are tailored to each individual’s goals and circumstances.
• Provide training and ongoing guidance to staff and families on applying positive reinforcement techniques and safe interventions.
• Track progress meticulously, gathering data on behaviour changes and adjusting support plans for optimal outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission guidelines, prioritising least-restrictive practices and client dignity.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Degree in Psychology, Applied Behaviour Analysis, Social Work or related field, with specialization or training in positive behaviour support.
• Practical experience in delivering behaviour support services to people with disability, including writing and implementing PBS plans.
• Certification or eligibility for certification in Behaviour Analysis or similar (desirable).
• Excellent interpersonal skills to engage clients, families, and teams in a collaborative process.
• Meets NDIS practitioner suitability requirements, with current screening checks and a commitment to ongoing professional development in PBS.