Behaviour Support Practitioner

Join our dynamic team as a Behaviour Support Practitioner in a unique and rapidly growing field of expertise. This is a hybrid role - with options to work from home and part-time hours. We are looking for a Katherine based individual.

This role would suit an Allied Health Professional, Behaviour Practitioner, Specialist Support Coordinator or Special Education Teacher looking to develop your career in a dynamic and supportive workplace.

We are dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of individuals through effective behaviour support strategies. We offer on-the-job mentorship, flexible hours, training, support and excellent remuneration with a company that cares and supports its valued team.

Positive Practices offers high-quality behaviour support services to Participants of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) across the Northern Territory. Our Team is committed to supporting people living with a disability to access services that maximise opportunities for participation, reduce the need to use behaviours of concern, and improve quality of life.

Essential Criteria:

1. Tertiary qualification in a relevant area; allied health, disability, behaviour, or an associated field.
2. Registration with the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission at a core level or higher or an ability to obtain quickly.
3. Demonstrated experience in delivering disability focused services, with the ability to collaborate strategically with other providers to achieve positive participant and service outcomes.
4. Relevant experience in providing disability related assessments including but not limited to undertaking positive behaviour assessments.
5. Proficiency in understanding restrictive practices and the ability to develop plans aimed at reducing and eliminating such practices in accordance with applicable legislation and frameworks.
6. NT Driver's licence or the ability to obtain.

Desirable Criteria:

1. Post graduate study in relevant field related to social work, occupational therapy, psychology or the science of behaviour.
2. Registration as a Behaviour Support Practitioner with the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission

As part of our commitment to attracting top talent, we offer a relocation allowance.

Positive Practices values diversity and aims for a workforce that is representative of the Australian community. Anyone from an Aboriginal, culturally diverse background and or someone who lives with a disability are encouraged to apply.

Contact Amber Flynn at [email protected] for further enquiries.

Interviews will be conducted as suitable candidates are shortlisted, so don’t delay - Apply now!