Behaviour Support Practitioner

Company DescriptionAt Outcomes Connect Australia (OCA), we believe people do their best work when they feel connected, supported and inspired.Since 2018, OCA has empowered Behaviour Support Practitioners to build confidence, develop their clinical skills and achieve best practice. Through genuine connection, collaborative learning and purposeful practice, practitioners’ careers have transformed and thrived.Our model combines local delivery and national systems, ensuring consistency, safety and clinical excellence under a strong governance framework.If you’re looking for a workplace where your ideas are heard, your development is prioritised and your wellbeing truly matters, we’d love to hear from youJob DescriptionAs an early-career Behaviour Support Practitioner, you’ll make a real difference in the lives of people living with disability by helping them and those around them. You will focus on enhancing quality of life, reducing behaviours of concern and promoting the rights of people with disability.You will work as part of a team including practitioners, a team leader and clinical advisors, to support people with evidence-based practice along with developing your own knowledge, skills and experience.You live in or close to Portland or Hamilton.As a Behaviour Support Practitioner you will:Support our clients (NDIS participants), along with their families and/or carers, to identify their needs through assessment and person-centred planningIdentify meaningful goals and practical strategies utilising The Positive Behaviour Support Capability Famework, with a commitment to eliminate restrictive practices, in the home and communityDevelop, deliver and evaluate evidence-based support plans within a complex support spaceEnsure individual plans reflect our clients' goals, passions and strengthsBuild the knowledge, capacity and strengths of those who support our clients - family, carers, friends, etcWhy You’ll Love Working for Outcomes Connect AustraliaSupervision & Support:you will receive weekly 1:1 clinical supervision from an experienced Behaviour Support Practitioner, plus opportunities to join group-based supervisions from the very beginningyou will be supported by our experienced team of clinical leaders to ensure that your work is guided and supported every step of the wayyou will participate in our national best practice onboarding and learning program, with a focus on understanding the role, the context of positive behaviour support (PBS) and the best ways to support participantsyou will participate in fortnightly learning prepared by Advanced and Specialist practitioners focusing on every aspect of our work, plus have access to our learning library of over 100 resourcesBuild Your Career:you will prepare an individualised Compulsory Professional Development (CPD) plan and Supervision Agreement with your supervisor to plan out your journey from 'suitable' to Core and through to Advanced level of suitability as a practitioneryou will be supported by your clinical advisor and clinical leadership team to advance in practice specialisation, leadership, case management or any aspect of your work you see as your focus areayou will be welcome to apply for one of the regular internal leadership positions, short-term secondments or adjunct roles that are available within our teamTeam Culture:you’ll be part of a values-led team that celebrates your wins and supports you through challengeswe believe everyone contributes to our culture, from our newest team members to our most senior practitionersBalance That Works:flexible scheduling and remote/community-based worksustainable caseloads that respect your energy and timespace to rest, recharge and enjoy life outside of workBenefits That Back You:competitive salary + super + rewards for outstanding performance$600 annual Health & Wellbeing subsidysalary packaging optionsAbout YouCurrent suitability (i.e. registration) with the NDIS Commission as a Behaviour Support Practitioner is preferred OR considerable practical experience supporting people with behaviours of concern is essentialDemonstrated ability to work positively in a multidisciplinary teamOutstanding communication, influencing and interpersonal skillsConfident computer skillsFlawless writing skillsCurrent Drivers Licence and own reliable vehicle#OCAQualificationsDegree level qualifications of relevance to providing support to people with behaviours of concern are highly preferredAdditional InformationIf you are interested in a role with our supportive team, please submit your application online or contact me - Clare Neal - via 0436 465 647 with any queries.You are welcome here.Our fast-growing team of more than 3,500 people around Australia represent a huge array of life experiences, skills and ways of thinking. We value all these differences.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, proudly welcoming people with disability including mental health conditions, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people from the LGBTQI community, veterans, carers and Indigenous Australians to our team.We are happy to adjust our recruitment process to support accessibility needs.