Behaviour Support Practitioner – Entry Level / Career Transition

The Inclusive Team is looking for an Entry Level / Career Transition Behaviour Support Practitioner to join our growing team on the NSW Central Coast.

This role is ideal for someone with a relevant professional or tertiary background who is interested in moving into Positive Behaviour Support. Previous Behaviour Support Practitioner experience is not required.

We are particularly interested in applicants from backgrounds such as Psychology, Social Work, Special Education / Teaching, Occupational Therapy, Nursing, Behaviour Analysis, Disability, Human Services or other related fields.

Our focus is on finding the right person with strong transferable skills, good communication, a willingness to learn and a genuine interest in supporting people with disability.

What the role involves

You will work one-on-one with participants to understand their behaviour, identify what may be contributing to it and develop practical strategies to improve quality of life and support outcomes.

As your skills develop, the role will include:

• Building rapport with participants and their support networks
• Conducting participant observations and interviews
• Gathering and analysing behaviour-related information
• Contributing to functional behaviour assessments
• Developing Behaviour Support Plans and practical strategies
• Working with families, support workers, SIL providers, schools and other professionals
• Providing education and training to support teams
• Completing reports, documentation and case notes
• Regular face-to-face participant appointments across the Central Coast

Training and support

We understand that moving into Behaviour Support is a significant career transition.

You will receive structured training when you commence, along with ongoing supervision, mentoring and support as you develop your skills and confidence in the role.

You will not be expected to know how to be a Behaviour Support Practitioner from day one.

There is also opportunity for relatively quick salary progression as your capability, independence and experience in the role develop.

About you

We are looking for someone who:

• Holds a relevant tertiary qualification or professional background
• Has experience working with or supporting people with disability
• Has strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Writes well and is comfortable completing professional documentation
• Is organised, reliable and able to manage their own workload
• Is open to feedback and keen to learn
• Enjoys working independently while still being part of a supportive team
• Holds a current driver's licence and has access to a reliable vehicle
• Holds or is willing to obtain the required NDIS worker screening checks

About the role

This is a flexible mobile role servicing participants across the NSW Central Coast, with the ability to complete report writing, planning and administration from home.

We have an established caseload available.

If you are looking for a career change where you can use your existing skills while developing a career in Positive Behaviour Support, we would love to hear from you.

Interested or would like to know more? Apply through SEEK or send your resume to [email protected]