Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner

Description:

To be eligible for this role, you must hold a tertiary-level education and a PBS Core or Proficient registration with the NDIS Commission. Unfortunately, we cannot consider your application if you do not meet both criteria.
WHY WE LOVE WORKING AT LIVEBIG:

• We invest in our people - highly experienced managers & the best onboarding in the industry
• We value work/life balance - up to 8 days of additional leave a year - 4 "You" days of extra leave, pet leave, volunteering leave + flexible working hours
• We reward your hard work - industry-leading quarterly bonus on base
• We love what we do – you need to care about this work to be amazing at it, and our team does exactly that
• We Provide Comprehensive Support - We offer ongoing training and support throughout your career, plus a professional development allowance.
• We Foster a Great Team Culture - We have a friendly, supportive, and collaborative team of professionals.
• We Encourage Innovation - We value innovation and encourage our staff to bring new ideas to the table.

ROLE OVERVIEW:

• Flexible Work Options: Full-time or part-time (minimum of 4 days per week) permanent position with flexible working hours.
• Remote Role: Work from home and in the community, based anywhere around Cairns.
• Diverse Caseload: Provide high-quality support in home and community settings such as schools and group homes.
• Person-Centred Plans: Develop evidence-informed positive behaviour support plans aligned with individuals' goals and NDIS plans.
• Comprehensive Assessments: Use functional assessment tools to conduct physical and interpersonal assessments in various environments.
• Therapeutic Interventions: Support engagement, emotional regulation, challenging behaviours, and social skills through therapeutic interventions.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy full flexibility to complete reporting and administration from home.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

• Educational Background: Tertiary level education in a relevant human services discipline (or currently pursuing).
• Essential Registration: Core/sufficient registration with the NDIS commission specific to carrying out PBS work.
• Community Focused: Willingness to provide services within the community, including in-home and schools.
• Positive Behaviour Support: Ideally, a minimum of 6 months experience in positive behaviour support.
• Passion and Enthusiasm: We seek individuals who are fun, passionate, and excited about the meaningful work we do.
• Licenses and Checks: Hold or be eligible for an Australian driver’s licence, WWCC, and satisfactory police check.

LiveBig is a specialist allied health organisation providing therapy and assessment services for people with disability , including those on a NDIS plan. We provide services at home and in the community and operate across four states and are actively looking for a PBS Practitioner based in QLD 4870 Cairns.
APPLY!
If you would like to be considered for the position please click "apply.” For a confidential discussion email jandreolli@arribagroup.com.au or call Julie on 0491 137 459.
We put people first. Let’s create the future together. We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures – including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQI+ community and people living with disability. We are happy to adjust our recruitment process to support accessibility needs.

LiveBig requires all prospective individuals to undertake and provide satisfactory clearance of background checks and/or registered checks.
The checks undertaken by LiveBig include (but not limited to), police background checks, NDIS clearance and Working With Children's check.
Unsuccessful or unsatisfactory clearance of these checks will be taken into consideration and may result in the unsuccessful outcome of the recruitment process and/or withdrawal of any employment contract agreement made prior to commencement.