Behaviour Support Practioner
Core
Provide behaviour support to NDIS participants with disabilities and challenging behaviours, developing plans and strategies to improve quality of life.
Role type
Behaviour Support Practitioner (Allied Health)
Builds
Behaviour Support Plans and practical strategies for participants in the home and community
Domain
Disability support / NDIS / Positive Behaviour Support
Required skills
Extensive NDIS framework experience, Degree in Psychology/Social Work/Occupational Therapy/Disability Studies/Applied Behaviour Analysis, Assessment of behaviour triggers and risks, Plan development and implementation, Caseload management, Report writing, Advocacy
Preferred skills
Person-centred practice, Reducing restrictive interventions, Multidisciplinary collaboration
Technologies
NDIS framework, Positive behaviour support frameworks
Responsibilities
Complete thorough assessments to understand behaviour triggers and identify risks, Develop Behaviour Support Plans, Provide support to families and carers for consistent implementation, Maintain a caseload with ongoing monitoring and adjustments, Build the knowledge and capacity of families and carers, Act as an advocate and role model for best practice
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on practitioner