BEHAVIOUR SUPPORT PRACTITIONER / TEACHERThe Charles Street Clinic, Mount Lawley, Perth WASalary: $98,759 p.a. (Including Superannuation) Plus Travel AllowanceHours: Full-Time (38 hours per week)Reporting to: Directors of "The Charles Street Clinic"Location: 9 Alvan Street, Mount Lawley, WA, **** and Client-Based Locations Throughout the Perth RegionBusiness Overview/Scope of PositionOur clinic provides evidence-based positive behaviour support services to children and adolescents across the Perth metropolitan area.
We work with children and adolescents with disability and/or mental health conditions to develop and implement behaviour support plans that improve quality of life, promote learning skills and reduce restrictive practices.Your RoleYour key responsibility within our operations is to teach academic and life skills (social, emotional and intellectual) to children and adolescents with learning difficulties (particularly those diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder) through use of the Clinic's treatment programs and recognized evidence based methods to promote development.You will teach and support parents and carers to use evidenced based practices (eg Natural Environment Training) to facilitate their child or adolescent's development.Empower children and adolescents to become independent learners who can navigate their world in a meaningful and secure wayYou will represent the clinic within home and education-based settings.Key TasksConduct comprehensive functional behaviour assessments for children and adolescents with disabilitiesDevelop, implement, and review interim and comprehensive behaviour support and learning plansProvide training and coaching to families, carers, and support workersMonitor and evaluate the effectiveness of behaviour support strategiesMaintain accurate, high-quality clinical documentation and case notesLiaise and collaborate with other members of the participant's support team (e.g. OTs,



speech pathologists, psychologists, support coordinators)Travel to client-based locations throughout the Perth region to deliver in-home or community-based supportParticipate in supervision, career development, and interdisciplinary team meetingsQualification and Experience RequirementsThis position requires the minimum of a bachelor's degree level qualification in Psychology or a related field;Experience working with children and adolescents with disabilities and mental health disorders is critical to this roleCurrent suitability to work as a PBS Practitioner at the Core, Proficient, Advanced, or Specialist levels, with NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission outcome letter stating your provider number.Excellent clinical practice and written documentationOther RequirementsMust have a positive and contemporary attitude towards children and adolescents with disability;Must hold a current Working with Children Check, a Federal Police Clearance and a current NDIS Worker Screening Check.
Must have a valid driver's licence and access to a reliable vehicle.Must be able to legally work in Australia (ie are an Australian citizen or hold a valid visa with permission to work).
Required skillsExperience working within an interdisciplinary teamUnderstanding of person/family centred planning principlesWell-developed oral, written and interpersonal skillsKnowledge of Disability Services StandardsKnowledge of Occupational Safety and Health LegislationWe welcome applications from all qualified individuals.All applications and expressions of interest are treated with discretion and confidentiality.How to ApplyInclude your resume and covering letter in one document, click 'Apply' and follow the prompts.Advertised on 18 July **** Western Australia Standard TimeApplications close at 5pm on 17 August ****Pay: $98,****** per yearBenefits:Travel reimbursementVisa sponsorshipWork from homeWork Location: Hybrid remote in Mount Lawley WA ****

📌 Behaviour Support Practitioner / Teacher (Perth)
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