Behaviour Support Practitioner breakthru

JOB DESCRIPTION

  • Competitive salary packaging & fringe benefit options
  • Access to fitness passport 
  • Supportive team and learning culture
  • Opportunity for work/life balance
  • Group and Individual Supervision
  • Intake support provided
  • Based in Penrith or Parramatta, whichever is better for you.

About us

We are a dynamic, innovative organisation committed to empowering people to create their own futures. We specialise in the provision of high-quality person-centric programs to support thousands of people every year. 

The Allied Health portfolio in Breakthru is in a period of growth and development, and it is an exciting time to be part of a for purpose organisation that believes in providing high quality customer service, to customers with a disability.    
 
About the opportunity 

We are looking for Behaviour Support Practitioner to work with our customers in Penrith. The primary goal of this position is to facilitate high quality, efficient and person centred services to our customers to achieve social and economic participation in their community. 

You will work with a range of stakeholders in service delivery to ensure customers from diverse backgrounds (PwD, MH, CALD, Indigenous, etc) with complex support requirements are provided the support and skills they need to participate in their community. Outcomes are achieved by working with NDIS participants and their communities to ensure customers receive tailored services that are individualised and outcomes focused. 

Enjoy reasonable KPI’s and the support you need to excel in the role. 

 About you 

You will be a passionate and energetic professional with the ability to engage with our customers.  You will be confident in your abilities to deliver supports to a complex customer base whilst focusing on achieving quality outcomes for our customers.  

We are looking for a recent graduate or experienced professional who can demonstrate:  

  • 3 years Psychology Training
  • Strong knowledge of behaviour
  • Demonstrated knowledge of the NDIS
  • Understanding of behaviour support strategy implementation
  • A passion to support clients & their networks to ensure clients can live their best lives
  • Working with children check (or willing to obtain)
  • Criminal history checks (3mths since applying)
  • Current drivers license
  • NDIS Worker Screen (or willing to obtain one is essential!)
  • COVID-19 Vaccination certificate (Required doses in accordance with Government Health Advice)

 What’s on offer 

  • Supportive & experienced leadership team
  • Clinical Supervision and mentoring
  • Genuine career opportunities
  • Ample time allocated for administration duties
  • Above award salary & entitlements
  • Flexible work options
  • Multidisciplinary team environment – OT , Psychology , behaviour support

Successful candidates will have the opportunity to develop and support a growing service model in a flexible work environment. We are building a professional career pathway and developmental pathways for all our staff based on their needs. 

Our recruitment process

We are open to applications from all levels of experience

This is an exciting opportunity to have a real impact on our customers with a disability or mental health condition. If this sounds like the perfect role for you, APPLY now. 

Please note: A current criminal record check, Covid-19 Vaccination evidence or medical exemption and working with children check will be essential to commence in this role. 

For more information about breakthru, check out our websitewww.breakthru.org.au 

 

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