Behaviour Support Practitioner/Clinician

Full-time/Part-time/Contract/Casual

Our purpose is to co-develop meaningful change in people's lives.

We are guided by our values with a focus on affirming rights, employing person-centred, collaborative, evidenced-informed and tailored approaches to improve wellbeing.

We are a small yet impactful team.

Our values include:

Diversity - embrace inherent value across all humanity

Collaboration – stronger together

Excellence - be the best that we can be

Innovation - seek better ways

Key Responsibilities:

Complete Behavioural Assessments in collaboration with the participant/client (focus person) and their supports

Author Behaviour Support Plans (Interim Behaviour Support Plans and/or Comprehensive Behaviour Support Plans) in collaboration with the focus person and their supports

Amplify the focus person's voice and rights, mitigating environmental concerns through collaborative evidence-informed practices in Positive Behaviour Support

Train, monitor and support the implementation of Behaviour Support Plans in collaboration with and centred around the focus person - employing data to inform practices

Build and maintain strong relationships with the focus person, key implementers and stakeholders

Demonstrate compliance with relevant legislation, policy, procedures and guides

Employ ethical decision making and practice in Positive Behaviour Support

If a Clinician, also undertaking other, discipline specific, relevant assessment or intervention work, such as:

Assessments around psychological or cognitive strengths and challenges

Interventions around person-centred goals

What we are seeking:

Registration as a Behaviour Support Practitioner

Training in Positive Behaviour Support or equivalent substantial evidenced experience

Experience working with or supporting people with a disability across age ranges

Desired: registration as a healthcare professional/Clinician (e.g., AHPRA registration, AASW, Speech Pathology, etc.)

Strong Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams and Outlook) and experience using paperless systems

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong time management skills

Strong ability to follow legislative requirements, policy and procedures and meet contractual obligations

Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build rapport and establish strong relationships with clients, stakeholders and the Positive Shift team

A proactive attitude with passion for working with and for neurodivergent people

A driver’s licence and own vehicle with insurance

NDIS Worker’s Screening Check and Blue Card

Ongoing commitment to professional development and learning

What we offer:

Passionate and values led work culture

Personable and small friendly team

Flexibility - flexible windows of start and end times, and 2 days remote per week

Professional Development allowance and experienced and supportive supervisors - Advanced BSPs on the team

Support to grow your career

A culture that encourages continuous improvement

Does this opportunity sound like it's for you? We'd love to hear from you - send us an email or apply now!

Please upload your CV and write a cover letter. Short listed applicants will be contacted as soon as possible to arrange an interview.

We will be in contact with suitable applicants throughout the process.

If you have any questions regarding this contracting opportunity, please contact Stephen Murnane (Director) - [email protected]