Lead Behaviour Support Practitioner – Expression of Interest

About Support Studio

Support Studio is a different kind of organisation; a place where people, teamwork and fun are prioritised. We provide specialised support services to people living with mental health and disability. 

About the role

This position is a Proficient or Advanced Practitioner role, having met Proficient or Advanced Practitioner level capabilities. Ongoing professional development and supervision is provided.

Our Behaviour Support program uses individualised strategies for people with a disability, reducing the potential for behaviour that puts a person and those around them at risk. As a member of our Behaviour Support Team, you will work alongside people with disability and their supports, to develop a Behaviour Support Plan, which includes evidenced-based strategies, skill development, and training for the person and their support network.

Tasks

• Develop, implement, monitor, and review, interim and comprehensive behaviour support plans. 
• Provide formal and informal supervision, secondary consultation, and support, to other practitioners. 
• Assist in the recruitment, onboarding, induction, and ongoing support of Behaviour Support Practitioners. 
• Play an active role in promoting and marketing the services provided by Support Studio, to help grow our Behaviour Support teams. 
• Engage with key stakeholders, through attendance at network meetings and services visits. 
• Provide debriefing, training, and reflective practice to other members of the team. 
• Contribute to high quality Behaviour Support services by regularly reviewing and supervising the work of other practitioners, including the development of Behaviour Support Plans.
• Support the intake and allocation of new Behaviour Support referrals. 
• Develop goals, practical strategies, and interventions that are evidenced-based and person-centred.
• Complete Functional Behaviour Assessments to understand the underlying causes/functions of behaviours with the potential to cause harm. 
• Lodge Behaviour Support Plans with the appropriate legislative body (i.e. NDIS Quality and Safeguard Commission and State Based systems).
• Improve the quality of life and minimise risk/complexities for individuals who present with behaviours with the potential to cause harm. 
• Work towards eliminating restrictive practices. 
• Provide training and support to individuals and their support network, regarding behaviours with the potential to cause harm.
• Safeguard the dignity and quality of life of people with disability who require behaviour support. 
• Work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Receive supervision (individual, peer, and group), and individualised professional development planning, in line with the Behaviour Support Capability Framework.

Key Selection Criteria

Essential:

• A degree in Behaviour Support, Psychology, Social Work, Allied Health or other relevant Tertiary Qualification.
• Current suitability – confirmed by the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission – and endorsement at the Proficient or Advanced Practitioner level.
• Driver’s license, National Police Check, Working with Children’s Check and NDIS Worker Screening Check.
• Rights to work in Australia.

Desirable:

• Extensive knowledge of behaviour support principles, including functional behaviour assessments, behaviour support plans, and restrictive practices.
• Experience providing supervision, secondary consultation, and support, to other practitioners. 
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with a high degree of ability to form relationships with key stakeholders – team members, other professionals, participants, and their families. 
• Excellent time management and organisational skills to manage a varied caseload.
• A comprehensive understanding of trauma-informed practice principles.
• A thorough understanding of the National Disability Insurance Scheme – including knowledge of policy and legislation related to behaviour support and restrictive practices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including report writing experience. 
• A passion for supporting participants to achieve their goals and improve their quality of life. 
• Substantial experience working with individuals, families, and children with disabilities.