Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner

3 weeks ago


Surrey Hills, Australia Able Australia Full time

**Job no**: 493856

**Work type**: Permanent

**Location**: Melbourne, National Office - Surrey Hills

**Categories**: Quality and NDIS Residential, National Operations

Are you passionate about investigating and understanding the purpose behind behaviours of concern with experience in one for the following fields?
- Allied Health Therapist
- Occupational Therapist
- Social Worker
- Art Therapist
- Psychologist
- Behaviour Therapist
- Teacher

If you enjoy working with people and supporting them to develop their skills and abilities, then this role could be the next great step in your career journey.

**ABOUT ABLE AUSTRALIA**

Able Australia is a leading provider of disability services across Tasmania, Victoria, the ACT and South East Queensland. For over 50 years we have proudly supported people with multiple disabilities and deafblindness to achieve their goals.

Committed to **Trust, Respect, Excellence and Kindness**, we provide high quality supports that reflect evidence-based best practice and we strive to ensure our clients **live better days, every day**.

**ABOUT THE ROLE**

Title**:Positive Behaviour **Support Practitioner**
Location: National Office in Surrey Hills, VIC (with flexible WFH options)
Employment Type: Ongoing / Full-time
Award: Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award
Job Reference: 493856

Able’s Positive Behaviour Support team assists clients with complex needs and dual diagnosis, including sensory, psychosocial, intellectual and physical impairments. Our team are highly trained in skills teaching, reducing restrictive practices, and supporting staff and loved ones. We are looking for another enthusiastic practitioner to add their skills to our team.

You will be part of a team providing consultation, behaviour support planning and staff training, and will be supported to continue to develop your skills and expertise in Positive Behaviour Support. As a growing team there is ample room for you to continue developing your practice, with professional development and consultations available with our Allied Health team and Centre of Excellence in Deafblindness.

**_ Skills and experience required to be successful in this role:_**
- Commitment to high quality person-centred services, individual rights and diversity
- Experience using person-centred approaches and positive behaviour support, and understanding how they relate to challenging behaviour
- Professional practice and understanding of confidentiality and professional boundaries
- High level of interpersonal and communication skills to develop relationships with team members, participants, stakeholders and manage sensitive or emotionally charged situations
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills to ensure clear and concise information is presented to individuals, colleagues, teams, and other stakeholders
- Evidenced problem-solving skills to identify problems, develop solutions and create change using a logical and systematic approach

**_ At Able Australia we offer:_**
- Attractive Not for Profit Salary Packaging Benefits, in addition to above award conditions.
- Flexible starting times and working from home options offering a better work/life balance
- Collaborative and positive team environments where your ideas matter
- Able Rewards program offering discounts to a variety of retailers
- Continuous support and supervision to enable you to develop and progress.

If you are people-focused, goal-oriented, and take pride in building and maintaining strong and positive professional partnerships, we would love to hear from you.

**HOW TO APPLY**

You will need to upload your resume, cover letter, and address the selection criteria as per the position description.

**Applications must be submitted by COB 5.00pm Sunday 9**th** April 2023.**

**Advertised**: 17 Mar 2023 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
**Applications close**: 09 Apr 2023 AUS Eastern Standard Time



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