Behaviour Support Practitioner

4 months ago

Ballarat, Australia Aruma Full time

**Work options**:

- Occasional travel required | Car allowance | Paid travel and accommodation.
- Salary Packaging | Ongoing Professional Development | Flexibility & Work-Life balance.
- The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities.

**Flexible location**: Some expected travel to Ballarat and Gippsland, can be based in Metro Melbourne with the ability to travel.

**About the Role**:
We're currently seeking a passionate and dedicated Behaviour Support Practitioner to join our team and make a positive impact in the lives of our customers.

In this role you’ll work directly with the customer, their families, their support teams, and other relevant stakeholders to improve the customers overall quality of life.
- Develop, train, implement and review individualised Behaviour Support Plans.
- Play a key role in fostering positive relationships between internal and external stakeholders.
- Receive supervision (individual, peer, and group), individualised professional development planning, and supervision for professional development under the PBS Capability Framework.

**A day in the life of a Behaviour Support Practitioner**
- Develop, train, implement, and review individualised Behaviour Support Plans for our customers within specified timeframes.
- Regularly consult, collaborate, and engage with the customer, their support staff, family, and/or other relevant stakeholders within a multi/trans-disciplinary model to provide a holistic and integrated approach to support.
- Utilise assessments and data collection tools to formulate a customer-specific Functional Behaviour Assessment that determines the underlying function(s) of an identified behaviour.
- Assist the customers, their families and/or their relevant supports and stakeholders how to implement proactive strategies, skill building goals and reactive strategies.
- Offer clinical knowledge, expertise, and support to our customers, their families, and support staff in line with Positive Behaviour Support (PBS).
- Review the effectiveness of specific interventions and the success of the Behaviour Support Plan based on data.
- Plan, deliver, and evaluate behaviour supports in alignment with relevant legislative and ethical requirements.
- Manage complex case management.
- Understand and identify restrictive practices, how to implement them safely and effectively, and how to reduce them in line with relevant ethical guidelines and state and federal legislation.

**What you need to be successful in this role...**
- Demonstrate core/proficient/advanced/specialist skills as per the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission Positive Behaviour Support Capability Framework 2019.
- Maintain suitability to deliver Specialist Behaviour Support under the NDIS.
- Possess a minimum of 3 years' experience in delivering supports to individuals with complex behaviour support needs.
- Hold a relevant Tertiary Qualification in Allied Health, Disability, Psychology, or other Social Sciences.
- Have knowledge of Positive Behaviour Support principles, including functional behaviour assessment and development of behaviour support plans.
- Knowledge of policy and legislation related to Positive Behaviour Support and Restrictive Practices at both National and State/Territory jurisdictional levels.
- Understanding of trauma and trauma-informed practice principles.
- Substantial experience working with individuals, families, and children with disabilities.
- Effective collaboration skills with various stakeholders including individuals, families, Local Area Coordinators, NDIA, Office of the Public Guardian, DHHS, other government agencies, and specialist support services.

**Benefits of working with Aruma**
- ** Salary Packaging**: Access to NFP salary packaging up to $15,900 for living expenses and additional $2,650 for meal and entertainment expenses each year tax free.
- ** Professional Development/Study Leave**: Up to 4 days of leave per annum for professional development or study leave relevant to your role.
- ** Fitness Passport**: Access to subsidised Gym membership
- ** Employee Assistance Program**: Free confidential service including Money Assist, Legal Assist, Family Assist and Nutrition/Lifestyle Assist.
- ** Training**: Opportunity for accredited training through our RTO.
- ** Discounted Health Insurance**:Access to a range of discounted health and wellness services through Bupa.
- ** Recognition & Rewards**: Recognition for your hard work through BRAVE Reviews and our annual BRAVE Awards night.
- ** Job Satisfaction**: Through making a real difference in peoples’ lives within a values-driven organisation.

**About Us**:
At Aruma, we believe in the power of diversity and inclusivity. Our mission is to defend human rights and create a world where every individual is treated with dignity and respect. We're committed to building a team that reflects the rich tapestry of humanity.

People love to work at Aruma because they get

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