Behaviour Support Practitioner

**About National 360**

National 360 is Australias leading NDIS provider of Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Speech Pathology and Behaviour Support allied health services. National 360 provides high-quality services to clients of all ages and abilities within the NDIS, Aged-Care, and Insurance sectors. We ensure a high level of care which puts the client first, reaching goals through delivery of our expertise. At National 360, we facilitate a collaborative workplace environment, and we understand that transparency and honesty are core to building a trusting partnership between team members and leaders. We’re big on creating an environment for our clinicians that allows them to be the best version of themselves both professionally and personally.

**Why National 360?**

We are proud to be an Allied Health owned and operated business. This means as a company we place an emphasis on our decision making to be in the best interest of our clients and team members. A few things you can expect here at National 360 include:

- A competitive salary package that lets you enjoy the best things in life.
- A clear path for career progression, so you can reach your goals.
- Generous paid parental leave for primary and non-primary caregivers.
- Monthly and quarterly team-building events and monthly, quarterly and annual award celebrations.
- All the tools you need to succeed: laptop, phone, and car allowance.
- Flexible working options to fit your lifestyle - choose your start and finish times, work full-time or part-time, and work from the office or from home.
- $1,500 each year to participate in external PD opportunities as well as paid study leave.
- High quality support through mentoring, training, and clinical supervision so you can continue to develop your skills, including access to leadership programs.
- Exclusive perks and discounts from a range of retailers including Chemist Warehouse, Event Cinemas, and Virgin Australia.
- Novated leasing and salary sacrificing.
- The opportunity to relocate almost anywhere in Australia.
- Pet friendly offices where your four-legged friend is welcome
- Discounted heath insurance premiums and full excess coverage through N360s Corporate Plan with HCF.
- Professional counselling with a registered psychologist through our Employee Assistance Program.
- Movement and mindful workshops.

**About the Role**

National 360 has an exciting opportunity within our national Positive Behaviour Support Team. With a strong team of qualified PBS Leaders, you will work in an environment which fosters the advancement of clinical skills through a robust clinical support structure.

As a Positive Behavior Support Practitioner, you will be providing a combination of community, clinic, and telehealth-based services to NDIS participants of all ages and supported by a Multi-Disciplinary Team.

With our office located in **Bendigo**,** you will also have the flexibility to be working within the community, in-home and clinic settings.

The overall aim of the Behaviour Support Practitioner role is to improve a person’s quality of life and that of the people around them. Some of the things you’ll be responsible for in your role include:

- Building relationships with the participant and key stakeholders
- Conducting Functional Behaviour Assessments (FBA)
- Developing and implementing Behaviour Support Plans that can include function based strategies
- Providing training and education to stakeholders
- Reviewing and reducing restrictive practices in accordance with the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission guidelines
Regular data collection and monitoring progress
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**Skills and experience required**

We believe that talented clinicians are developed and nurtured, not just found through an exhaustive list of requirements. With that being said, there are a few requirements for our PBS practitioners which are:

- Be deemed as ‘Core’ by the NDIS Commission (evidence of letter required)
- Minimum 12 months experience as a Behaviour Support Practitioner (including demonstrated experience of conducting FBA’s and writing Behaviour Support Plans)
- Minimum 12 months experience of working within the NDIS sector
- Experience working within an adult caseload (favourable)
- Relevant Tertiary Qualification (e.g., Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Counselling, Social, Disability, Teaching or Social Sciences)
- Experience of working with restrictive practices
- A learning mindset and commitment to continuous development
- NDISWC / WWCC (or willingness to apply)

**What next?**
- We welcome all people to join our team, including people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, living with disability, all gender identities, LGBTQIA+, people of any socioeconomic status, of any age, race, national origin or ethnicity. We believe each person’s uniqueness makes us even better at the work we do._

Tertiary qualifications in Education NDISWC