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JULIA YOUNG

Perth,WA

Summary

Intelligent and motivated Graduate Diploma (Fourth-Year) Psychology graduate with over two years of hands-on experience in behaviour support. Proficient-level Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) Practitioner, passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred services that empower individuals living with disability. Dedicated to creating positive outcomes through respectful, compassionate, and professional practice. Strong ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. Actively prioritises ongoing professional development to ensure the highest standards of care.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Behaviour Support Practitioner

YESABILITY
04.2024 - Current
  • Represent the organisation and assigned clients at NDIS planning and associated meetings in matters associated with Positive Behaviour Support.
  • Manage a caseload of clients who may present with increasing behavioural complexity, multiple co-morbidities, and functional limitations across multiple areas of their life.
  • Undertake the preparation, development, negotiation, write-up, implementation, and ongoing management of Personal Behaviour Support Plans (PBSPs) and associated documentation for clients subject to the Restrictive Practices provisions of the Disability Services legislation, NDIS legislation and Care and Behaviour Support Plans for children and young people under Child Protection Orders.
  • Deliver in-house training to Behaviour Support Practitioners about plan writing and restrictive practices.
  • Consult with and provide positive behavioural support services to people with a disability and their service providers/families, in line with an individual's NDIS plan and goals.
  • Utilising a multi/trans-disciplinary model interface and participating with a range of allied health professionals to provide a holistic and integrated approach to support.
  • Liaise and consult directly with other service providers to ensure the achievement of positive client outcomes.
  • Worked collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to support client goals.
  • Experience engaging in peer supervision working proactively continuously improving skills.

Behaviour Support Practitioner

Positive Moods
03.2023 - 04.2024
  • Represented clients and the organisation in NDIS planning meetings related to Positive Behaviour Support (PBS).
  • Managed a complex caseload of clients with behavioural challenges, co-morbidities, and functional limitations.
  • Developed, implemented, and managed Behaviour Support Plans, including those involving restrictive practices, in compliance with NDIS and Disability Services legislation.
  • Delivered internal training to PBS Practitioners on plan writing and restrictive practices.
  • Provided PBS services to individuals and their support networks in alignment with NDIS goals.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure a holistic and integrated approach to client care.
  • Worked closely with other service providers to support and achieve positive outcomes for clients.

Casual Retail Assistant

Jerky Co, Karrinyup
09.2020 - 06.2023
  • Served high-quality Jerky-Co products to 50 - 150 customers per shift.
  • Memorised over 24 Jerky-Co items to give customised recommendations to customers.
  • Resolved conflict with customer satisfaction.
  • Kept and enforced strict and up-to-date cleanliness and social distancing policies.
  • Streamlined stock intake and purchases, maintaining cleanliness and keeping stock filled whilst providing customer service.
  • Trusted to open and close store and operated end-of-day cash-up.
  • Trained 15+ new employees for recruitment and collaborated with store management on employment.

Education

Bachelor of Psychology -

Curtin University
Perth
01.2023

Bachelor of Psychology -

University of Essex
01.2019

High School Diploma -

St Marks Anglican Community School
Perth, WA
01.2017

Skills

  • Psychological Research & Analysis: Co-led a 9-month research project on emotional regulation (eg Emotional Eating, Alexithymia, ADHD, Autism); demonstrated strong data analysis and interpretation skills
  • Technical Proficiency: Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite, SPSS, Echidna, Qualtrics; confident using both Windows and macOS
  • Psychological Theory & Practice: Solid grounding in CBT, mindfulness, biopsychosocial models, and behaviourism from four years of psychology study
  • Allied Health Qualification: Tertiary-qualified in Psychology with strong theoretical and practical foundations for delivering behavioural interventions
  • Positive Behaviour Support (PBS): 2 years' experience delivering PBS to individuals with complex needs using person-centred, evidence-based strategies
  • Communication & Stakeholder Engagement: Strong interpersonal skills; experienced in client, family, and stakeholder engagement, including MDTs and internal case presentations
  • Behavioural Strategy & Problem-Solving: Practical, analytical approach to designing and implementing effective behaviour support plans
  • Regulatory Knowledge: Well-versed in legislation, ethical standards, and industry regulations guiding PBS practice
  • NDIS Registration: Proficient-level Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner, registered under NDIS
  • Coaching & Development: experience mentoring team members and leading peer supervision within a strengths-based framework

Certification

  • AUTISM FOCUSED INTERVENTION RESOURCES & MODULES - 2023
  • WWC, WA Government - February 2023
  • NDIS Check, NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission - February 2023
  • Core NDIS Behaviour Support Practitioner, NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission - 2023
  • Proficient NDIS Behaviour Support Practitioner, NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission - 2025
  • Continuous Professional Development - Ongoing

Timeline

Behaviour Support Practitioner

YESABILITY
04.2024 - Current

Behaviour Support Practitioner

Positive Moods
03.2023 - 04.2024

Casual Retail Assistant

Jerky Co, Karrinyup
09.2020 - 06.2023

Bachelor of Psychology -

Curtin University

Bachelor of Psychology -

University of Essex

High School Diploma -

St Marks Anglican Community School

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