Behaviour Support Practitioner

About the role

HenderCare is seeking a Core or Proficient Behaviour Support Practitioner to join its Allied Health team in Adelaide. The role delivers person-centred assessment and planning to support skill development, promote independence and improve quality of life for people living with disability. It is a permanent full-time or part-time position with exceptional work-life balance and flexibility.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct assessments to identify the functions and causes of behaviours of concern and develop strategies that improve quality of life and foundational supports.
• Design and implement evidence-based Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) plans tailored to each participant.
• Train, model and coach families, support workers and other stakeholders so they can implement support strategies consistently.
• Collect and analyse data to monitor the effectiveness of PBS plans and make adjustments as needed.
• Maintain knowledge of the NDIS Positive Behaviour Support Capability Framework and related regulatory and legislative requirements.
• Deliver ongoing face-to-face implementation of PBS plans, working regularly with stakeholders and other allied health professionals.

Required profile

• Tertiary qualification in Psychology, Social Work, Developmental Education or another relevant allied health area.
• Minimum of 1-2 years' experience providing Positive Behaviour Support.
• Eligibility to work as a Core or Proficient Behaviour Support Practitioner under the NDIS Commission and a strong understanding of the NDIS PBS Capability Framework.
• Experience working with clients with complex needs, including intellectual, physical and/or psychosocial disabilities, applying person-centred practice.
• Right to work in Australia; successful candidates must undergo pre-employment checks.

Required skills

• Planning, implementation and evaluation skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and stakeholder engagement.
• Organisational skills, including with the Microsoft 365 suite, initiative-taking and managing competing priorities.

What we offer

• Professional development allowance of up to $1000 per year and up to 3 days of professional development leave.
• Competitive salary, employee benefits and perks scheme (health, fitness, retail, etc.), laptop and fleet car usage.
• Flexible working arrangements, including remote work and use of a city-based clinic.
• Ongoing training, mentoring and career development.

To apply, update your profile on the HenderCare careers site, attach a current resume and write a cover letter of up to 2 pages.