Proficient Behaviour Support Practitioner

Journey Connect; Townsville City; Hybrid; AUD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid / work from home

Laptop and phone supplied

Kilometres reimbursed

Professional development allowance

Job summary

Journey Connect is seeking a dedicated PBS practitioner to deliver independent assessment and behaviour support plans within a supported, flexible environment. You will work with families, schools and clinicians, employing our practice technology for data and compliance, and explore pathways to Advanced practice.

The role offers hybrid work in Australia, with opportunities for professional development and reimbursed travel where applicable.

Qualifications

• NDIS PBS practitioner with Proficient level according to PBS Capability Framework.
• Bachelor-level qualification in a relevant human services or disability field.
• Current NDIS Worker Screening Check or willingness to obtain before starting.
• Current First Aid/CPR or willingness to obtain before starting.
• Full Australian driving licence with access to a vehicle (mileage reimbursed).
• Eligible to work in Australia.

Responsibilities

• Complete functional behaviour assessments and develop interim and comprehensive behaviour support plans independently.
• Work on restrictive practice reduction where applicable.
• Consult with families, schools, support coordinators and clinicians; coach support teams.
• Utilise practice technology for notes, data and compliance.
• Grow toward Advanced practice if desired.

Skills

PBS Capability Framework Proficient

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor-level qualification in psychology, OT, social work, speech pathology, education/teaching, or related field

Tools

Practice technology for notes and data

Job description

Independent, quality behaviour support across children, young people and adults — with the clinical backing, technology and room to grow that let you practise properly.

What you will do

• Complete functional behaviour assessments and develop interim and comprehensive behaviour support plans independently
• Work on restrictive practice reduction where it applies
• Consult with families, schools, support coordinators and other clinicians, and coach support teams
• Use our purpose-built practice technology for notes, data and compliance
• Grow toward Advanced practice if you want it

What we are looking for

• Considered suitable by the NDIS Commission as a behaviour support practitioner, with experience and capability at the Proficient level of the PBS Capability Framework
• A relevant base qualification: a completed bachelor-level qualification (or higher) in psychology, occupational therapy, social work, speech pathology, education / teaching, early childhood, nursing, or another clearly relevant human services or disability-related discipline
• A current NDIS Worker Screening Check, or willingness to obtain one before you start
• Current First Aid and CPR, or willingness to obtain before you start
• A full Australian driving licence and access to a reliable vehicle (kilometres are reimbursed)
• The right to work in Australia

What you get

• Salary: $95,000–$110,000 + super, the same in every location
• 25 billable (KPI) hours in a 38-hour week.
• $1,500 professional development allowance
• $2,000 supervision allowance
• Internal and external supervision from Advanced and Specialist behaviour support practitioners
• Hybrid / work from home, with local participant, school and stakeholder work
• Laptop and phone supplied; kilometres reimbursed
• Full-time or part-time