Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner

ORS Group; Wagga Wagga City Council; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Work-from-home options

Family friendly

Job summary

ORS Group is expanding its Positive Behaviour Support team in Australia, offering a role as a Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner across the lifespan for NDIS participants and private clients. The role involves collaborating with a client’s broader support system to improve quality of life.

You will contribute to goals, assess behaviours of concern, and help implement and monitor tailored behaviour support plans, with opportunities for online induction and supervision within ORS' Centre of

Qualifications

• Registered Positive Behaviour Support practitioner required or strong foundational skills in mental health, behaviour and disability.
• Tertiary qualifications in allied health, human science or education field such as psychology, behaviour analysis, social work, teaching/early childhood care, etc.

Responsibilities

• Work with clients within their system of supports to achieve goals.
• Observe, assess behaviours of concern and create behaviour support plans.
• Implement, monitor and review plans with supervision and multidisciplinary input.

Skills

PBS Practitioner

Mental Health Background

Disability Knowledge

Education

Allied health degree

BCBA / Behaviour analysis

Teaching / Education

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
• 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 committed to offering evidence-based, client-centered 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.

Have we got your attention?

Are you NOW ready to transform lives with us?

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.