Behaviour Support Practitioner
Core
Develop and implement Positive Behaviour Support Plans (PBSPs) for children and young people in out-of-home care, focusing on trauma-informed, culturally responsive strategies to improve wellbeing and placement stability.
Role type
Behaviour Support Practitioner
Builds
Positive Behaviour Support Plans (PBSPs) and crisis prevention strategies
Domain
Child welfare / Out-of-home care / Applied Behaviour Analysis
Required skills
Behaviour support plan development, risk assessment, de-escalation strategies, Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA), stakeholder engagement, mandatory reporting documentation, culturally responsive support
Preferred skills
Experience with complex or challenging behaviours, disability support, out-of-home care (OOHC) system knowledge
Responsibilities
Develop, implement and review high-quality PBSPs; deliver culturally responsive behaviour support where restrictive practices may be in use; provide training and coaching to carers and staff; attend case planning, school and home visits; identify and respond to behavioural risks through prevention and crisis planning; maintain accurate records and reports; collaborate with allied health professionals and government agencies.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on practitioner