Behaviour Support Practitioner — Lead Positive Change

Hunter Primary Care Jobs; Newcastle City Council; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous salary packaging up to $15, ,

Paid parental leave

Employee Assistance Program

Corporate gym membership

Job summary

Hunter Primary Care is seeking passionate registered Behaviour Support Practitioners to join our growing team in Newcastle, NSW. Full-time and/or part-time opportunities exist for Proficient and/or Advanced practitioners to deliver Positive Behaviour Support Plans and collaborate with NDIS participants and their networks.

You will conduct risk and functional assessments, promote person-centred and trauma-informed practice, contribute to governance, and provide training and supervision.

Qualifications

• Allied health degree from a relevant field.
• NDIS Practitioner Registration at Proficient level or higher.
• Strong person-centered and trauma-informed care approach.

Responsibilities

• Deliver tailored Positive Behaviour Support Plans with NDIS participants.
• Conduct risk and functional behaviour assessments.
• Promote evidence-informed, person-centred approaches.
• Contribute to the reduction of restrictive practices.
• Provide training and supervision to support teams.
• Support service development through quality improvement initiatives.
• Lead complex case reviews and supervise junior staff (Advanced Practitioners).

Skills

Positive Behaviour Support

Person-centered practice

Interpersonal skills

Training delivery

Clinical documentation

Data analysis

Independent and team work

Education

Allied health degree

NDIS Practitioner Registration (Proficient)

Job description

Hunter Primary Care is seeking passionate registered Behaviour Support Practitioners to join our growing team in Newcastle, NSW. Full-time and/or part-time opportunities exist for Proficient and/or Advanced practitioners to deliver Positive Behaviour Support Plans and collaborate with NDIS participants and their networks.

You will conduct risk and functional assessments, promote person-centred and trauma-informed practice, contribute to governance, and provide training and supervision.