Behaviour Support Practitioner
OSCA 261932
1,300
42.3%
81.8%
33 yrs
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.
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About this career
Works with carers and support workers to assess the need for, and develop, comprehensive behaviour support plans for people with behaviours of concern.
What they typically do
- Undertakes functional behavioural assessments to identify contributing factors and consequences of challenging behaviours
- Engages clients, their families, support teams and other allied health professionals to develop behaviour support plans
- Recommends strategies or areas for skills development to provide opportunities for participation and inclusion
- Develops behaviour support plans that contain preventative approaches, strategies for promoting success and methods for intervening
- Provides guidance, training and coaching to clients' families and other members of the clients' support teams to implement behaviour support strategies
- Monitors the implementation of behaviour support plans, and gathers data to review and reassess plans for clients or their support teams
- Participates in peer support and clinical supervision activities with other practitioners to address challenges
Where they work
Qualification pathways
These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Behaviour Support Practitioner.
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