Behaviour Support Practitioner

As a Behaviour Support Practitioner - experienced or entry-level - you’ll make a real difference in the lives of people living with disability by helping them and those around them. You will focus on enhancing quality of life, reducing behaviours of concern and promoting the rights of people with disability.
You will work as part of a team including practitioners, a team leader and clinical advisors, to support people with evidence-based practice along with developing your own knowledge, skills and experience.
You live on the northside of Brisbane and within a 15-20 minute drive of Chermside.
As a Behaviour Support Practitioner you will:
Support our clients (NDIS participants), along with their families and/or carers, to identify their needs through assessment and person-centred planning
Identify meaningful goals and practical strategies utilising The Positive Behaviour Support Capability Framework, with a commitment to eliminate restrictive practices, in the home and community
Develop, deliver and evaluate evidence-based support plans within a complex support space
Ensure individual plans reflect our clients' goals, passions and strengths
Build the knowledge, capacity and strengths of those who support our clients - family, carers, friends, etc
Why You’ll Love Working for Outcomes Connect Australia
Supervision and Support:
you will receive weekly 1:1 clinical supervision from an experienced Behaviour Support Practitioner, plus opportunities to join group-based supervisions from the very beginning
you will be supported by our experienced team of clinical leaders to ensure that your work is guided and supported every step of the way
you will participate in our national best practice onboarding and learning program, with a focus on understanding the role, the context of positive behaviour support (PBS) and the best ways to support participants
you will participate in fortnightly learning prepared by Advanced and Specialist practitioners focusing on every aspect of our work, plus have access to our learning library of over 100 resources
Build Your Career:
you will prepare an individualised Compulsory Professional Development (CPD) plan and Supervision Agreement with your supervisor to plan out your journey from 'suitable' to Core and through to Advanced level of suitability as a practitioner
you will be supported by your clinical advisor and clinical leadership team to advance in practice specialisation, leadership, case management or any aspect of your work you see as your focus area
you will be welcome to apply for one of the regular internal leadership positions, short-term secondments or adjunct roles that are available within our team
Team Culture:
you’ll be part of a values-led team that celebrates your wins and supports you through challenges
we believe everyone contributes to our culture, from our newest team members to our most senior practitioners
Balance That Works:
flexible scheduling and remote/community-based work
sustainable caseloads that respect your energy and time
space to rest, recharge and enjoy life outside of work
Benefits That Back You:
competitive salary + super + rewards for outstanding performance
$600 annual Health & Wellbeing subsidy
salary packaging options
About You
Current suitability (i.e. registration) with the NDIS Commission as a Behaviour Support Practitioner is preferred OR considerable practical experience supporting people with challenging behaviours is essential
Demonstrated ability to work positively in a diverse team
Outstanding communication, influencing and interpersonal skills
Confident computer skills
Flawless writing skills
Current Drivers Licence and own reliable vehicle
#OCA
Degree level qualifications of relevance to providing support to people with behaviours of concern are highly preferred

Skills
Onboarding

Employment type
Full-time

Work arrangement
Hybrid