Complex Behavioural Professional - Disability (Start ASAP)

You will be part of a team that has significant experience supporting people with cognitive impairments. We are a team that strives for positive team culture, are always happy to support each other and enjoy a good laugh.

As a Behavioural Practitioner you will:

• Conduct observations, collect data and work directly with an individual to understand why they are displaying behaviour that others find challenging
• Develop comprehensive functional behaviour assessments that are centred on an individual’s goals and aspirations
• Write reports that address the referral purpose in user-friendly formats
• Maintain documented evidence to demonstrate your process and support your recommendations
• Develop visual aids that are reflective of the support needs of the individual and the targeted audience
• Use your knowledge and skills to ensure that the individual’s goals are being achieved through advocacy and support
• Work closely with an individual’s family and support network
• Provide training to staff and families around positive behaviour support and assist in the implementation of this practice
• Communicate professionally and be responsive when working with external providers within complex care teams
• Be able to work independently in remote settings but maintain contact
• Have strong administrative and record-keeping skills, ensuring adherence to privacy and confidentially legislation

Key selection criteria:

• A degree in social work, psychology, or developmental education or other health care professional with experience supporting people with a disability who may present with behaviours that challenge
• Excellent report writing skills in behaviour support strategies and assessments
• Demonstrated knowledge, experience and understanding of the support needs of people with disability across home and community settings
• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to work and communicate effectively with participants, their families, community agencies and other professionals
• A focus on supporting someone to increase their quality of life through self-determination and person-centred thinking
• Able to adapt to changing needs and prioritise tasks in an efficient manner
• Ability to work independently
• Have a valid driver’s license and a willingness to use your own vehicle for travel when required.