What is a behaviour support practitioner?

Behaviour Practitioners work closely with individuals, families, and a person's wider care team to create plans which identify strategies for people with disability that are responsive to the person's needs, in a way that reduces the occurrence and impact of behaviours of concern. 

They can assist individuals and their families to identify an individual's needs through assessment and individual planning, to develop meaningful goals and practical strategies to meet a person's goals in their home, community, employment or educational setting. Behaviour support is a group effort between the person, their carers and any other important people in their life. This could include people like their doctor, workplace, school, therapist or Support Coordinator. 

As a behaviour support practitioner, you work in a hospital setting, assisting patients with disabilities or autism to improve their quality of life. You also work in schools or make home visits to help children with behavioural problems.

To become a behaviour support practitioner, you should: 

1. Complete a bachelor's degree in psychology, social, or behaviour science. 
2. When you finish the coursework, find internship opportunities to gain experience before registering with the NDIS to practise without supervision. This includes an assessment process to test your suitability for the role.
3. Some employers may request additional licences like a Working with Children Check if you plan to work in schools or community settings where you interact with children.

Are you ready to explore more? You can browse the current list of open vacancies here.