Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner

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Geelong, Victoria, Australia Gateways Support Services Inc. Full time

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About Us

Gateways Support Services is on a mission to enhance the quality of life for children and adults with disabilities and their families. We're looking for exceptional individuals who share our passion and want to make every day a better day for those we support.

About Us

Gateways Support Services is on a mission to enhance the quality of life for children and adults with disabilities and their families. We're looking for exceptional individuals who share our passion and want to make every day a better day for those we support.

What's in it for you?

  • Competitive remuneration package
  • Salary packaging options
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Supportive and caring team environment
  • Opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities
  • On-the-job training and professional development
  • Onsite wellbeing activities
  • Gain expertise in developing strategies for individuals with behaviours of concern
  • Collaborative work with clients, teammates, and external providers
  • Learning from and contributing to various departments within the organization

About the role:

As a Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner, you'll be an integral part of our amazing team in Geelong or Werribee. Joining our fantastic Positive Behaviour Support Team, you'll have the opportunity to create personalized strategies that positively impact the lives of individuals with disabilities. Your focus will be on responsiveness and improving the quality of life for our clients, aiming to reduce behaviours of concern and minimize the use of restrictive practices.

By joining our PBS Team, you'll play a vital role in realizing our mission: to enhance people's quality of life through the principles of positive behaviour support and by prioritizing the least restrictive options. You'll also contribute to increasing the capacity of our staff and the wider community through education, cultural understanding, and support in implementing positive behaviour support principles and best practices.

To Succeed In This Role, You'll Need
  • Tertiary qualification or currently studying in Psychology, Occupational Therapy, Social Work, Diploma Community Services, or at least 5 years of experience in developing or overseeing behaviour supports according to the PBS Capability Framework.
  • Clinical knowledge and expertise in conducting functional behaviour assessments and comprehensive behaviour support planning.
  • Experience providing services to individuals and children with disabilities with complex behaviour needs.
  • Familiarity with NDIS Commission Behaviour Support Rules and relevant disability legislation.
  • Strong understanding of best practice positive behaviour support, evidence-based approaches, and trauma-informed practice.
  • Dedication to improving the quality of life for individuals with disabilities and a demonstrated passion for reducing restrictive intervention.
  • A positive and proactive attitude, always considering the well-being of others.
  • Excellent communication skills, including interpersonal, conflict negotiation, and resolution abilities.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to mentor and support others in delivering effective behaviour support.

This is a full-time role, however, we are open to discussing part time for the right candidate.

For more information, please email recruitment@gateways.com.au

Please include an updated resume and cover letter when submitting your application.

Gateways is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all diverse backgrounds, including individuals that identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTQI+ and individuals with disabilities or culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Child safety is embedded in our culture. Gateways are proud to be a child safe organisation with zero tolerance for child abuse.

We're eager to welcome dynamic individuals to our team and want to ensure we don't miss out on great talent. To expedite our hiring process, we'll be assessing applicants as we receive their submissions. Therefore, we encourage all interested candidates to submit their applications without delay.Seniority level
  • Seniority levelMid-Senior level
Employment type
  • Employment typeFull-time
Job function
  • Job functionHealth Care Provider
  • IndustriesIndividual and Family Services

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