Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner

Hearth Allied Health
is a growing Allied Health NDIS registered business, and we are offering a unique opportunity for you to be a part of a friendly growing Speech Pathology and Allied Health team.

Our aim is to provide the opportunity to build capacity within Speech Pathology and to support dedicated clinicians to accelerate their learning and their career while providing excellent services to our clients.
Hearth Allied Health work closely with clients, their families, support workers and other professionals to achieve their goals.

Hearth Support Services commenced in 2017 with a desire to deliver responsive, quality, hassle free disability support to clients and has now expanded to add Hearth Allied Health to promote independence and assist clients to lead fulfilling lives at home and within their community.

At Hearth, we strive to be a driving force for positive change within the sector and to create an environment that nurtures and supports both our clients and employees.

About The Role;

• Conduct Functional Behaviour Assessments (FBA) to identify underlying causes and contributing factors of behaviours of concern
• Identify and monitor restrictive practices, ensuring alignment with relevant legislation and best-practice frameworks
• Develop, implement, and evaluate Behaviour Support Plans (interim and comprehensive) that address individual needs in accordance with the Disability Services Standards, Child Safety, NDIS, and other relevant legislative requirements
• Plan, deliver, and review evidence-based behaviour support interventions tailored to each individual's goals and circumstances
• Provide training and guidance in Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) strategies to participants, families, support staff, and other stakeholders
• In collaboration with a senior or more experienced Behaviour Support Practitioner, deliver training on the implementation of behaviour support strategies and interventions outlined in the Behaviour Support Plan
• Apply specialised knowledge and practical skills to deliver positive behaviour support as part of an interdisciplinary team
• Maintain independent oversight of your caseload, ensuring timely and high-quality service delivery
• Engage actively in supervision and ongoing professional development, using feedback and reflection to strengthen behaviour support capability and practice.s

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience in Positive Behaviour Support (PBS), Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA), or a related discipline
• Proven experience working with people with disability who present with behaviours of concern, using person-centred and trauma-informed approaches
• Sound understanding of the principles, values, and frameworks underpinning Positive Behaviour Support.
• Knowledge of evidence-based practice and its practical application within PBS frameworks.
• Strong working knowledge of the NDIS, NDIS Practice Standards, and relevant legislative and ethical requirements.
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce clear, accurate, and professional documentation.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, demonstrating the ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary teams, including allied health professionals, managers, external stakeholders, clients, and families.
• A collaborative and consultative approach, with proven ability to build rapport, gain cooperation, and foster positive working relationships.
• Well-developed organisational, time management, and prioritisation skills, with the ability to manage competing demands effectively.
• Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical abilities, supporting sound clinical reasoning and decision-making.
• Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline such as Community Services, Education, Psychology, Applied Behaviour Analysis, Social Work, Speech Pathology, or Occupational Therapy.
• Assessed by the NDIS Commission as a Provisional, Core, Proficient, or Advanced Behaviour Support Practitioner under the PBS Capability Framework

Benefits

• A unique opportunity to join a growing and clinically excellent PBS team at one of Victoria's leading NDIS providers
• Flexible working arrangements, family friendly, and generous professional development budget
• Attractive salary range depending on experience