• Smithfield, Adelaide SA
• Psychology, Counselling & Social Work (Healthcare & Medical)
• Full time or Part Time
• Positive Behaviour Therapist at Spry Support Services

About us

Spry Support Services is an NDIS provider that specialises in the delivery of high-quality disability support services to people in Australia. We support children and adults with sensory, intellectual, neurological, physical, and psychiatric disabilities.

We are looking for a client-focused individual, who has a keen interest in the disability sector and looking to work in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Key Skills Knowledge and attributes:

• A tertiary qualification in Allied Health, Counselling, psychology, or related discipline
• 2+ years experience in Positive Behaviour Support and demonstrated experience with positive behaviour support practices and conducting functional behaviour assessments
• Experience in writing Positive Behaviour Support Plans
• Registered NDIS Behaviour Practitioner
• Demonstrated experience and well-developed skills in working effectively with children, young people, or adults with a range of disability, mental health and/or complex behavioural needs
• You have a strong understanding of the healthcare industry. Prior experience with NDIS is highly desirable.
• Current DHS Working with Children Check and NDIS Worker Check
• CPR and First Aid

Key Responsibilities of the role:

• Develop, implement, and evaluate positive behaviour management plans including strategies and recommendation to support people with complex needs and behaviours of concern.
• Provide high-quality specialist care to clients to optimise and improve their health outcomes and psychological wellbeing.
• Undertake comprehensive functional behaviour assessments.
• Understand restricted practices and the role of the quality and safeguards Commission.
• Assist individuals and their families to identify their needs through assessment and person-centred planning to develop meaningful goals and practical strategies to support people in their home and community.
• Develop Behaviour Support plans to utilise a positive behaviour support framework with a commitment to eliminate restrictive practices.

How to apply

If this sounds like you please select the "Apply Now" button below or if you would like further information please send an email to [email protected] using the subject line: Positive Behavioural Therapist enquiry via EthicalJobs.