Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner

**Behaviour Support Practitioner**

**Northern Rivers NSW Region**

**Positive Mind Body** is currently recruiting for **Behaviour Support and Psychology** roles in the Northern Rivers NSW region.

All our practitioners work from home in between visits to clients. We encourage flexible arrangements and promote and support the wellbeing of our staff in multiple practical ways.

**Positive Mind Body** is a 100% owned Aboriginal company assisting clients with positive behavioural and psychological support in South Australia and Queensland. We see the ability in disability and work to improve quality of life for adults and children living with a disability.

We take a positive, person centred, collaborative approach to the work we do. We strive for excellence to continuously improve our processes and evidence informs our plans.

**You would need to be able to**:

- Conduct Functional Behavioural Assessments and develop, implement, monitor and review Positive Behaviour Support plans in accordance with Restrictive Practices legislation and guidelines
- Work collaboratively to conduct and develop Functional Behavioural Assessments for complex cases as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Support the implementation of Behaviour Support plans for children and adults with a disability
- Utilise a range of assessments and evidence-based interventions that are responsive to the unique needs of clients and to inform problem solving to address individual needs
- Participate in relevant community and professional networks

This role is offered as a flexible, remote working opportunity, so you must have access to a dedicated home office.

**You must have**:

- Minimum tertiary qualifications in Education, Psychology, Social Work, Nursing (Mental Health) or other relevant field
- Cultural competency in working with First Nations peoples
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of evidence-based practice regarding the delivery of positive behaviour support within diverse environments, including home, school and community or the ability to use your existing skill sets to learn while working.
- Demonstrated understanding of the relevant legislation, policies and procedures and standards impacting on the delivery of services for people across a range of contexts.
- Case management skills including establishing effective helping relationships, conducting assessments, developing intervention plans and working together with clients to provide support and meet identified needs
- A commitment to person-centred approaches and contemporary principles of service delivery within a context of the National Disability Insurance Scheme
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with clients, parents, professionals and other stakeholders, both verbally and in writing
- Demonstrated ability to maintain work quality and performance during tight schedules

**Other relevant requirements**:

- Registration or membership of the relevant professional registration authority or professional body and/or meets the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission's eligibility requirements for a Proficient/Specialist Behaviour Support Practitioner
- Current open driver's license and own vehicle. You will be required to use own vehicle for work purposes.
- It is the responsibility of the employee to hold and maintain at their own expense, a current Criminal History Screening Card/s or relevant Exemption Card if/as required by current legislation.
- It is the responsibility of the employee to hold a current, recognized Provide First Aid qualification
- Certificate of Completion in NDIS Worker Orientation Module “Quality Safety and You”

Location: Adelaide area

**Job Types: Part-time, Casual**

Part-time hours: 25-38 Hours per week

**Salary**: Up to $108,383.30 per year

**Benefits**:

- Employee mentoring program
- Professional development assistance
- Work from home

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- No weekends

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Casual
Part-time hours: 25-38 per week

**Salary**: $95,302.00 - $108,364.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Employee mentoring program
- Professional development assistance
- Work from home

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- No weekends

**Education**:

- Bachelor Degree (preferred)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)

Work Location: One location