Behaviour Support Practitioner

Access Your Supports; Geelong; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Access Your Supports is seeking a Behaviour Support Practitioner to support NDIS participants with challenging behaviours, helping them develop coping strategies and improve quality of life. The role requires a compassionate, patient professional who can collaborate with clients, families and other healthcare professionals.

The successful candidate will conduct assessments, develop tailored behaviour support plans, provide training, and monitor progress while maintaining documentation and

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in psychology, social work, or a related field.
• Experience working with individuals with challenging behaviours.
• Knowledge of behaviour management techniques and evidence-based interventions.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments to identify the root cause of challenging behaviours.
• Develop and implement behaviour support plans tailored to individual needs.
• Provide training and support to clients, families, and caregivers on behaviour management techniques.
• Monitor progress and adjust support plans as necessary.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure a holistic approach to care.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of client progress and interventions.
• Attend team meetings and participate in case conferences as required.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Independent and team work

Compassionate and patient

Behaviour management knowledge

Experience with challenging behaviours

Education

Tertiary qualifications in psychology, social work, or related field

Job description

Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated Behaviour Support Practitioner to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing support to NDIS participants with challenging behaviours, helping them to develop coping strategies and improve their quality of life. The role requires a compassionate and patient individual who is able to work collaboratively with clients, families, and other healthcare professionals.

Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated Behaviour Support Practitioner to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing support to NDIS participants with challenging behaviours, helping them to develop coping strategies and improve their quality of life. The role requires a compassionate and patient individual who is able to work collaboratively with clients, families, and other healthcare professionals.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments to identify the root cause of challenging behaviours
• Develop and implement behaviour support plans tailored to individual needs
• Provide training and support to clients, families, and caregivers on behaviour management techniques
• Monitor progress and adjust support plans as necessary
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure a holistic approach to care
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of client progress and interventions
• Attend team meetings and participate in case conferences as required

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in psychology, social work, or a related field
• Previous experience working with individuals with challenging behaviours
• Knowledge of behaviour management techniques and evidence-based interventions
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Compassionate and patient approach to working with clients

Access Your Supports is committed to child safety. As a child-safe organisation, all applicants must demonstrate a commitment to child safety and wellbeing. All successful candidates will undergo rigorous screening, including referee checks and a valid Working with Children Check.

AYS is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Alisha Dickens at [e-mail] for a confidential discussion.