Behaviour Support Practitioner

Join a dynamic, ethics-driven network and start changing lives today. Both Senior and Aspiring practitioner (Junior) roles are available. Position available : Hobart, and surrounds seeking one to two behaviour practitioners based locally to support NDIS participants across the region. Due to high demand and geographic spread, applicants residing within the East Gippsland area are strongly encouraged to apply. About the company This organisation was launched 4 years ago by a behaviourist with the three goals of : Deliver high-quality behaviour support Enhance quality of life Impact the world with significant charity and through our values driven work So far our global charity work has saved 50+ children, helped build a forest, supported the Tourette's camp, supported several schools in Africa, built houses and helped to establish a crop, replenished a hospital, and sent significant aid to Ukraine. Liberty's network of therapists are passionate about improving the lives of people with disabilities and reducing any unnecessary restrictions that are in their life. We are a multidisciplinary network focused entirely on NDIS behaviour support. Office location: Work from home. Benefits & Perks NDIS-registered company Inter-therapist resource sharing Frameworks and templates Assistance with meeting NDIS Capability framework Clinical Autonomy Supervision (1 : 1 and group) Participants provided Work from home office + Claim travel up to 30 minutes each way when visiting Participants Distribute your work hours flexibly to suit your lifestyle The Role Requirements Knowledge about Autism and Intellectual disabilities Relevant qualifications + additional training in behaviour support : e.g. Monash PBS, IABA. Have watched NDS's free behaviour support introduction videos + IABA's 2 Jargon free lectures. Demonstrated knowledge, skills and experience in working with complex cases. A passion for moving into Positive Behaviour Support Knowledge of the NDIS Quality and Safeguards commissions requirements around restrictive practices. Experience in providing training to others (preferably in behaviour management strategies, however all training experience considered). Ability to form relationships and work with individuals, families, carers, staff and others. Tertiary qualification in Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, or related behavioural science field. Time Commitments Target : billable hours a week x 46 weeks a year 1 hour of supervision each fortnight. 1 hour of group supervision every month. 1 hour of additional 1st year supervision offered every month. 1-2 hours a week of admin (booking in client visits, doing invoicing). Active engagement in team outings once every 2 months. Contractor Requirements Drivers licence, Car, Laptop, Phone, Home office materials required (by commencement date) ABN + Professional indemnity and liability insurance (by commencement date) Completion of NDIS Worker Orientation Module (by commencement date) Proda Registration as an eligible worker (by Interview date - takes 5 minutes) NDIS Worker Screening Pay Rates New practitioners : $104 / hour inc super + Bonus + Charity allowance. Experienced practitioners (below proficiency level) : $115 / hour inc super + Bonus + Charity allowance. Senior practitioners (proficiency and above) : $ / hour inc super + Bonus + Charity allowance. For Seniors with experience leading teams, additional renumeration is offered. Note that Improved Daily Living funding is paid slightly differently. Standards Commitment to prepare for NDIS audits with guidance Commitment to engage in relevant professional development opportunities that align with the NDIS Capability framework. Active participation in the development of clinical practice, documents and strategies. Values Must have a human rights framework A strong passion for bettering the lives of people with a disability and those who support them. Work within a positive behaviour support approach (as opposed to a punishment-based approach). Must actively aim to reduce restrictive practices. Employment Type Contractor. Prior to interview NDIS requires all behaviour support practitioners to be Proda registered. Although a free and simple process on your end, it can take several weeks to come back thus serious applicants are requested to apply for this prior to an interview. It will be seen favourably at the interview if you also have completed the free process of registering an ABN. To ensure your application is complete and reviewed promptly, please read the full job description and submit your application via our website : ?? /. Applications submitted through SEEK will still be received, however those submitted via our website will be prioritised. Be careful - Don't provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs. Don't transfer any money or complete suspicious online surveys. If you see something suspicious, report this job ad. #J-18808-Ljbffr