Behaviour Support Practitioner

Summary:

As a Behaviour Support Practitioner based in the Central West region of New South Wales, you will play a crucial role in enhancing the quality of life for individuals with behavioural challenges. This permanent, full-time position can be based in Cowra, Orange, or other locations across the Central West, depending on the successful candidate’s location. You will be responsible for developing and implementing tailored behaviour support plans and working collaboratively with clients, families, and multidisciplinary teams to promote positive behavioural outcomes. Your expertise will contribute significantly to our mission of providing compassionate and effective support to those in need.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive assessments to identify individual behavioural needs and challenges.
• Develop and implement personalised behaviour support plans in collaboration with clients and their families.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of behaviour support strategies, making adjustments as necessary.
• Provide training and support to staff and families on behaviour management techniques.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of client progress and interventions.
• Collaborate with other professionals, including psychologists and social workers, to ensure a holistic approach to client care.
• Participate in regular team meetings and contribute to the continuous improvement of service delivery.

Qualifications:

• ·Degree in a relevant field or equivalent knowledge, skills, and experience and/or eligible for registration as a behaviour support practitioner by the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission.
• ·Demonstrated experience and well-developed skills in completing functional behaviour assessments and developing evidence-based behaviour support plans in conjunction with the person, staff and other relevant stakeholders.
• ·Demonstrated experience in working effectively with children, young people, and adults with a range of disabilities.