Behaviour Support Practitioner

4 days ago

Cape Town, South Africa EMAPPLY Full time

EMAPPLY is currently seeking a dedicated Behaviour Support Practitioner to join a growing Australian team in the Health and Disability industry. Persons working within this role are responsible for more complex, specialised or intense support activities, including health and allied health practitioners and other specialists.

Behaviour Support Practitioners provide a lead role in the holistic assessment and interventions for participants with challenging behaviours - assessing, designing and evaluating behaviour support plans in line with their NDIS plan, individual needs and goals. The Behaviour Support Practitioner must apply the Child Safe Standards in their practices.

All practices are participant-focused and promote their choices, rights and decisions. Due to the variable nature of participants, this role requires the worker to promote participants' voices, choices and report any areas of concern.

Role: Behaviour Support Practitioner (this role will be working in Sydney, Australia)

Hours: Monday - Saturday 8am - 5pm AEST

Salary: Australian Award Rates

Responsibilities

Behaviour Support Practitioners are required to follow all policies and procedures and report to management:

  • feedback from participants (positive, constructive and complaints)
  • changes in participant circumstances or environment
  • work health and safety issues and concerns
  • need for resources to undertake the role
  • if you think that the participant is experiencing discrimination, exploitation, neglect, abuse or violence
  • when unsure of actions that should be undertaken
  • stressed or anxious feelings

Main Duties (General):
  • Always check the participant's support plan before service provision
  • Implement personal hygiene and infection control procedures
  • Be alert if you notice the participant is distressed or apathetic (uninterested or listless)
  • Record strategies and practices as per the organisation's requirements

Work Practices

Behaviour Support Practitioners must:

  • assess both current and prospective service users using the principles of positive behaviour support as a methodology.
  • Use a problem-solving approach to undertake functional assessments to ascertain the function behind the behaviour.
  • Assist staff in formulating and implementing intervention strategies that are person-centred and both proactive and reactive. To ensure that these plans of care are regularly evaluated and revised as required, maintaining appropriate records at all times.
  • work proactively as well as working reactively should situations require this
  • prioritise participant's need
  • liaise and work closely with multi professionals as required, and refer on where necessary
  • work with the relevant others to develop crisis intervention plans where required.
  • work alongside the multidisciplinary teams during times of changes in participants' behaviours to identify potential causes and develop person-centred solutions that are sustainable over time
  • develop systems and processes alongside the Clinical Advisor for recording, monitoring and analysing behaviour which can be used to evidence change and demonstrate measurable outcomes for service users.
  • attend Psychiatry outpatients appointments with service users and staff where deemed necessary due to behavioural concerns
  • participate in reviews for participants on current caseload where required, and provide clinical reports as requested.
  • ensure the participant's health, safety and welfare are monitored and maintained whilst ensuring participants have opportunities to take planned risks
  • empower colleagues and staff by providing coaching, teaching and personal development opportunities
  • work alongside the Senior Management Team to develop innovative practices across the services.
  • Perform initial evaluations of participants' needs and develop customised plans, including behaviour support plans
  • Educate relevant staff on implementing behaviour support strategies

Requirements

  • NDIS registered Behaviour Therapist or ability to obtain registration against the NDIS Positive Behaviour Support Capability Framework – at least a Core level
  • Relevant degree in Psychology and full Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) registration.
  • Experience and or knowledge of state restricted practice authorisation process.
  • Knowledge of relevant legislation, policies and procedures impacting the delivery of services to people with a disability.
  • Current Worker Screening
  • New Worker – NDIS Induction Module
  • Current membership with the Psychology Board of Australia (highly recommended).
  • Complete continuing education courses to maintain certification and stay up-to-date on the latest practices.

Experience
  • Experience writing assessments and reports to monitor participant progress
  • Experience working with individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Intellectual Disability, and other complex diagnoses.
  • Understanding and practical application of relevant legislative regulations and NDIS Standards and Rules.
  • Ability to train and work with support workers implementing behaviour support strategies.
  • Demonstrated Continuing Professional Development.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage a caseload efficiently and effectively.
  • Experience delivering therapy services to children, young people and adults.
  • Knowledge of continuous quality improvement principles

Skills
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage a caseload efficiently and effectively.
  • Ability to work in a team-oriented and collaborative environment.
  • Advanced written and verbal communication skills with an ability to develop a professional rapport with a diverse range of people.
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to empathise with participants.
  • Ability to handle crises.
  • Excellent problem solving and conflict management skills.
  • Incident response and reporting procedures and protocols to ensure the participant's safety, self, and others.
  • Techniques and communication skills to take notes and prepare reports that provide objective information free of judgements or assumptions.
  • Ability to work independently
  • Infection prevention and control, including personal protective equipment (PPE) and waste handling practices.
  • The principles and processes of the NDIS, such as the steps and support required for a participant to access, use and review their plans, and where to find further information
  • Reflective practices and processes
  • Working within current best practice tools, approaches and expectations about disability and related support.
  • Strategies and tools to manage work stress and manage personal wellness.

Benefits

  • Training & Development
  • End to End experience and exposure
  • Direct access to high level management
  • Relocation to Australia including visa arrangements

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