Behaviour Support Practitioner

Hendercare; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Laptop

Fleet car usage

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

HenderCare is seeking a passionate Behaviour Support Practitioner to join our Allied health team in Adelaide. You will deliver person-centred assessments and planning to support skill development and independence for people living with disability.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team, applying positive behaviour support principles and collaborating with families, supporters and other clinicians to help clients reach their goals.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Psychology, Social Work, Developmental Education, or another relevant allied health area.
• A minimum of 1-2 years' experience in providing Positive Behaviour Support.
• Eligibility to work as a Core or Proficient Behaviour Support Practitioner under the NDIS Commission and a strong understanding of the NDIS PBS Capability Framework.
• Proven ability to work with clients with complex needs and apply person-centred practices.

Responsibilities

• Conducting assessments to identify functions and causes of behaviours of concern and develop effective strategies to improve quality of life.
• Designing and implementing Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) plans tailored to each participant.
• Provide training, modelling, and coaching to families and support workers to build capacity and ensure consistent implementation of strategies.
• Collect and analyse data to monitor PBS effectiveness and adjust plans as needed.
• Maintaining knowledge of the NDIS PBS Capability Framework and regulatory requirements.
• Providing ongoing, face-to-face PBS plan implementation and collaboration with stakeholders.

Skills

Planning

Implementation

Evaluation

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organisational skills

Microsoft 365

Education

Tertiary qualification in Psychology

Social Work

Developmental Education

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Job Description

Category: Professional/Specialist

Location: Adelaide, SA, AU, 5000

Opportunity

• Permanent full-time or part-time position available for a behaviour support practitioner
• Exceptional work-life balance and flexibility
• Professional development allowance of up to $1000 p.a., and up to 3 days professional development leave

About The Role

HenderCare is seeking a passionate and dedicated Core or Proficient Behaviour Support Practitioner to join our Allied health team. In this role you'll deliver professional, person-centred assessment and planning to support skill development, promote independence, and enhance quality of life for people living with disability. You'll be part of a supportive, engaging and multidisciplinary team of clinicians that values collaboration and professional growth to help you reach your full potential.

Duties You Will Be Responsible For Include

• Conducting assessments to identify the functions and contributing causes of behaviours of concern and developing effective strategies to improve participant quality of life and foundational supports.
• Designing and implementing Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) plans that are evidence-based and specific to each participant
• Provide training, modelling, and coaching to families, support workers and other key stakeholders to build their capacity and ensure consistent and effective implementation of support strategies.
• Collect and analyse data to monitor the effectiveness of behaviour support, making adjustments as needed.
• Maintaining detailed knowledge of the NDIS Positive Behaviour Support Capability Framework and associated regulatory and legislative requirements.
• Providing ongoing, face-to-face implementation of PBS plans, including regular contact and collaboration with stakeholders and other allied health.

Our Ideal Candidate

You are a values-driven innovative professional who is passionate about supporting people living with disability to achieve their goals and live life in the way they want. You will bring strong planning, implementation, and evaluation skills, and are committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred support using positive behaviour support principles.

Essential Criteria

• Tertiary qualification in Psychology, Social Work, Developmental Education, or another relevant allied health area
• A minimum of 1-2 years' experience in providing Positive Behaviour Support.
• Eligibility to work as a Core or Proficient Behaviour Support Practitioner under the NDIS Commission and a strong understanding and application of the NDIS PBS Capability Framework.
• Proven ability to work with clients with complex needs, including intellectual, physical, and/or psychosocial disabilities, and apply person-centred practices to help promote good quality of life and foundational supports.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage and collaborate with a range of stakeholders.
• Strong organisational skills, including with the Microsoft 365 suite, the ability to take initiative, and the effective management of competing priorities.

Only applicants with the right to work in Australia will be considered. Successful candidates will be required to undergo pre-employment checks.

Welcome to HenderCare

At HenderCare, we pride ourselves on the high-quality care and support we offer to people living with a disability, people in the acute healthcare sector, children and young people, and our older Australians. Our mission is to give our all for health and community care, with our clients at the forefront of all that we do - enhancing their lives and assisting them to achieve their goals and improve their well-being.

We recognise that our greatest contribution to enhancing the lives of our clients is the investment in talented, caring, and passionate people. We champion diversity and equality, foster a culture of respect and support, and provide growth and developmental opportunities for you to reach your full potential throughout your career.

Why Choose HenderCare?

• Connected, Supportive Team Culture: Join a team that values collaboration, open communication, and mutual respect. With a strong focus on wellbeing and a culture of inclusion, you'll feel supported, heard and empowered.
• Tailored Caseloads: You have the flexibility to work with children, adults, or both – it's your choice! We are here to help you develop your skills in these areas or to support your ongoing professional growth in your areas of passion and expertise.
• Community based services: We are committed to delivering functional and meaningful support and intervention in the environments that matter most to our participants. Whether at home, childcare, school, work, day programs, or out in the community, we meet our clients where they are, supporting them in the activities and settings that are most relevant to their daily lives.
• Professional Growth: Ongoing training, mentoring, and career development opportunities. We are committed to delivering evidence-based, high-quality care aligned with your clinical strengths and passions.
• Benefits: Competitive salary, employee benefits and perks scheme (health, fitness, retail, and more), laptop, and fleet car usage.
• Flexible working arrangements: Work remotely and utilise our city-based clinic. We empower our employees to achieve a healthy work-life balance, aligning with their lifestyle and career goals, enabling them to thrive both personally and professionally.

Diversity, Safety and Inclusion

HenderCare is an inclusive and equal-opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a professional and safe working environment with a zero-tolerance approach to sexual abuse, bullying, discrimination, and harassment. We value Australia's diversity and seek to improve equal and equitable opportunities for all employees and prospective candidates, regardless of race, age, gender, sex, abilities, culture, language, and socio-economic background.

We are committed to fostering a work environment that respects and pays tribute to the rich history and culture of our First Nations People. Through our combined efforts in Closing the Gap, we aim to provide valuable employment for our First Nations peoples and encourage their contribution to our workforce.