Behaviour Support Practitioner
Core
Assessing behaviours of concern and developing person-centred Positive Behaviour Support Plans (PBSPs) for children, adolescents, and adults with disabilities across home, school, and community environments.
Role type
Behaviour Support Practitioner
Builds
Person-centred Positive Behaviour Support Plans (PBSPs) and intervention strategies
Domain
Disability support and mental health
Required skills
Functional behaviour assessment (FBA), Positive Behaviour Support (PBS), trauma-informed care, data analysis, report writing, stakeholder collaboration, restrictive practice reduction
Preferred skills
NDIS sector experience, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural knowledge, neurodiversity-affirming practice, staff training delivery
Technologies
NDIS frameworks, PBSP templates
Responsibilities
Conduct functional behaviour assessments (FBA) and behavioural observations; Develop Interim and Comprehensive PBSPs in line with NDIS requirements; Deliver person-centred, trauma-informed, and evidence-based interventions; Work collaboratively with participants, families, schools, support workers, allied health professionals, and stakeholders; Provide behaviour support training and mentoring to support teams; Collect, analyse, and interpret behaviour data to guide intervention planning; Reduce and eliminate restrictive practices using least restrictive approaches; Complete clinical documentation, reports, and case notes to a high standard; Participate in stakeholder meetings, case reviews, and multidisciplinary collaboration; Support participants to build independence, emotional regulation, communication, and community participation skills.