Behaviour Support Practitioner
- Support children and adults through Multi-Element Behaviour Support (MEBS) and Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) services.
- Develop Functional Behavioural Assessments and Behaviour Support Plans.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary professionals to achieve individualised client goals.
Why Join CPBS?
At CPBS, you’ll gain meaningful experience supporting participants through every stage of their journey. We offer high-quality professional development and tailored career pathways in PBS.
Our diverse, collaborative teams value flexibility, growth, and continuous learning. Be part of a community that champions your development and values your impact.
We offer:
- Weekly clinical supervision and mentoring with expert BCBA and CBA qualified professionals
- Industry-leading professional development with internationally recognised experts
- Dedicated professional development budget
- Access to the CPBS Training and Research Academy
- Career progression opportunities across a growing national organisation
- Opportunities to present at national and international conferences
- Flexible working arrangements
- Paid parental leave
- Fortnightly performance bonuses
- A supportive, family-friendly workplace culture
About the Role
Reporting to the Regional Clinical Manager, you will support children and adults to achieve meaningful outcomes through the delivery of Multi-Element Behaviour Support (MEBS) and Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) services across home, community, school, and workplace settings.
You will:
- Make positive and distinct changes to the lives of others by developing and maintaining relationships
- Provide direct behavioural interventions in individual and group sessions
- Develop Functional Behavioural Assessments and Behaviour Support Plans
- Provide training and support to colleagues, caregivers and support workers in evidence-based behavioural strategies
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary professionals to develop and implement individualised client goals
- Adhere to legislative requirements regarding timely and accurate report writing and documentation
- Complete introductory IABA training in Non-Linear Multi-element Positive Behaviour Support
The Centre for Positive Behaviour Support (CPBS) is a globally recognised leader in person-centred behaviour support and the leading provider of Constructional Non-Linear Multi-Element Behaviour Support (MEBS) in Australia.
As the proud recipient of the 2024 Most Outstanding Positive Behaviour Support Provider Worldwide award and the first Centre of Excellence for the IABA Research and Education Foundation, we're passionate about creating meaningful outcomes for participants while supporting our practitioners to thrive.
We're currently seeking an experienced Behaviour Support Practitioner to join our growing Canberra team on either a full-time or part-time basis from our Deakin office. Whether you're looking to further develop your clinical skills, work alongside highly experienced PBS professionals, or explore future leadership opportunities, CPBS offers the support, supervision, and career pathways to help you thrive.
About You
What We're Looking For
• Experience as a Behaviour Support Practitioner, Behaviour Analyst, Behaviour Therapist or similar discipline
• Holds a bachelor's degree in a relevant field
• Strong assessment, report writing and stakeholder engagement skills
• Passion for achieving meaningful outcomes for people with disability
• Commitment to ongoing learning and working within the MEBS model
• Current driver's licence and access to a vehicle
Highly Regarded
• NDIS Practitioner ID
• Postgraduate qualification in Positive Behaviour Support, Behaviour Analysis, or a related field
If you're looking for a role where you'll be challenged, supported and genuinely valued, we'd love to hear from you.
How do I apply?
If you have a passion for Positive Behaviour Support and the required experience, we would love to review your application! Please apply online with your updated CV and brief cover letter ASAP. For further inquiries please contact ***********************
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