Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner

ORS; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Work-from-home options

Free parking

Part-time or compressed weeks

Extra week of annual leave

Parental Leave scheme

Job summary

ORS is seeking a Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner to join Australia's largest PBS team, delivering person-centred supports to NDIS participants and private clients across Victoria.

You will assess behaviours of concern, develop and implement support plans, collaborate with the client’s broader network, and monitor progress while enjoying flexible work arrangements, learning opportunities, and career growth.

Qualifications

• Registered Positive Behaviour Support practitioner or strong foundational skills in mental health, behaviour and disability.
• Tertiary qualifications in allied health, human science or education such as psychology, social work, teaching or nursing.
• Driver's license and own vehicle; ability to obtain clearances (NDIS, Working with Children, Police Check).

Responsibilities

• Work with the client's whole system of supports.
• Contribute to clients' goals and quality of life.
• Observe and assess behaviours of concern.
• Create behaviour support and implementation plans.
• Implement, monitor and review plans.

Skills

PBS practitioner

Mental health basics

Education

Allied health degree

BCBA

Job description

Join our expanding Positive Behaviour Support team at ORS and make a real difference in the lives of clients!

Are you interested in working as a Positive Behaviour Support practitioner and have relevant clinical experience working across multiple presentations?

Are you passionate about working with people with disabilities and helping them to improve their quality of life?

Are you seeking a company that truly values employees and understands the importance of learning and development for your career and its progression?

Then look no further - you are the perfect fit for Positive Behaviour Support at ORS.

About the role:

As a Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner you will be part of Australia's largest positive behaviour support team with over 300 practitioners providing positive behaviour support services to NDIS participants and private clients across the lifespan.

This will involve:

• Working with the client's whole system of supports
• Playing an integral part in contributing to clients' goals and quality of life
• Observing and assessing clients' behaviours of concern
• Creating behaviour support plans and implementation plans
• Implementing your plan, as well as monitoring and reviewing

What will you enjoy at ORS?

Work-Life Balance:

• Flexible work arrangements, including work-from-home options, family friendly
• Control your calendar to suit your schedule
• Suburban office locations with free parking
• Part-time or compressed work weeks available
• An extra week of annual leave after 3 years of service
• Great employee benefits along with an exceptional Parental Leave scheme

Learning & Development:

• Access to expert training, including ORS' sector-leading Centre of Excellence, featuring a dedicated team of clinical supervisors
• A mix of online induction training modules and appointment shadowing support by experienced practitioners from Team Leaders through to State Managers and Clinical Supervisors/Training Managers
• Regular supervision, professional development seminars and multi-disciplinary team PD
• Onsite management structure for face-to-face support
• Dedicated teams for written report reviews and training, complex case management, and safety / risk review and support
• Options for external training funded through bonus schemes

Career Growth:

• Tailored career pathways, including leadership and real leadership growth opportunities in a continually growing PBS team
• Support to collect and track evidence and progress through levels of the Capability Framework
• Many role opportunities in clinical operations, supervisor and quality/compliance teams
• Individual learning and development plan to focus on achieving professional goals

What are we looking for?

• Registered Positive Behaviour Support practitioners, will also consider candidates strong foundational skills in Mental Health, Behaviour and Disability
• Tertiary Qualifications in an allied health, human science or education field such as psychology, behaviour analysis (BCBA), social work, teaching/early childhood care, social sciences, criminology, counselling, occupational therapy, speech therapy, or nursing
• Driver's license and own vehicle
• Ability to obtain required clearances (NDIS, Working with Children, Police Check)

About ORS:

ORS is one of Australia's fastest-growing family-owned allied health and workplace rehabilitation providers. For over 30 years, we've been committed to offering evidence-based, client-centred services, and we're proud of the incredible growth and success of our team.

With our inclusive culture, focus on employee well-being, and dedication to professional development, ORS is the ideal place for you to thrive.

The ORS Group is a multicultural, diverse, supportive and flexible employer, specifically encouraging applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, working parents, LGBTQIA+ and people with disabilities.