Stepping Stones in Life Therapy Service has a Part-time & Full time position for a Behaviour Support Practitioner to join our Darwin Team. Experience is preferred but not essential.
If you have a background in mental health and teaching (e.g. social work, psychology, counselling, education) and disability this might be a role for you.
As a Behaviour Support Practitioner, you will:
* Improve the quality of life for individuals with disabilities through personalised behaviour support plans.
* Collaborate with stakeholders, including families, caregivers, and other allied health professionals.
* Utilise assessments such as functional behavior analysis to inform individualised support plans.
* Implement strategies and interventions with a focus on holistic wellbeing and strengths.
* Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, policies, and ethical guidelines.
Regular Remote travel is involved as we deliver services across the Northern Territory. The following is required for the role:
* NDIS worker screening check, Australian drivers license, first aid certificate, OCHRE card and Current
* Criminal History check within last 3 months.
* demonstrated experience working with individuals across the lifespan (children and adults) with disabilities and complex behaviours,
* Be passionate about helping people grow to achieve their full potential,
* Ability to work with clients with challenging behaviours,
* Have good stress management strategies in place,
* able to think quickly on your feet, have flexible thinking and can adapt to change,
* Can work independently, autonomously and in a team environment,
* Is solution focused,
* experience with writing reports and understanding causes/ triggers behind behaviours,
* have a background in psychology, mental health studies, counselling, clinical social work, teaching.
Please forward all resumes and cover letters to:
director@steppingstonestherapy.com.au
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