Behaviour Support Practitioner – Core Ability Action Australia

JOB DESCRIPTION

Company Description

Welcome to Ability Action Australia!
We are a national therapy services provider. Every day and in many ways, we are here to help NDIS participants – children, adolescents and adults – get more out of life. 

Job Description

This role will ensure individual plans reflect our NDIS participants’ passions and interests and promotes their quality of life. Whilst doing so you will also build the knowledge, capacity and strengths of all those who are important to the participant.

You are experienced and passionate about delivering PBS, being an advocate and role model for best practice, and must be assessed as CORE or above with the NDIS Commission.

Applicants seeking part-time or full-time employment are invited to submit an application. 

Key responsibilities include

  • Assist individuals and their families to identify their needs through assessment and person-centred planning to develop meaningful goals and practical strategies to support people in their home and community
  • Develop Behaviour Support Plans utilising a positive behaviour support framework with a commitment to eliminate restrictive practices
  • Work collaboratively within a small cohesive team environment

Qualifications

  • A minimum of 6months Behaviour Support experience.
  • Relevant qualification in allied health or social care and eligibility to register with the relevant membership body
  • Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguarding Commission as a PBS Practitioner – including Practitioner ID and hold Core or above status
  • Demonstrated experience working with people with complex needs and challenging behaviours 
  • Demonstrated experience in developing & delivering positive behaviour support plans & training to staff and other key stakeholders
  • A compassionate and supportive demeanor

To be successful in this role, you will be solution focused, highly organised and possess exceptional people skills. You will be passionate about what you do and pride yourself on delivering exceptional customer service.

Additional Information

What we offer

  • A competitive salary, a monthly bonus incentive program, a reward and recognition program
  • Fantastic culture with a purpose and values driven organisation
  • A supportive and flexible working environment.
  • Career progression opportunities nationally with Ability Action Australia and MedHealth Group;
  • Mobile phone and laptop, km reimbursement
  • Wellness support and EAP
  • Discounted health insurance and roadside assistance

Does this role EXCITE you?? Then, we want to hear from you!

Click on the APPLY button or please contact me, Karissa Ketley on 0447 093 616 [email protected] to have a confidential discussion about this role. 

You are welcome here

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, proudly welcoming people with disability including mental health conditions, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people from the LGBTQI community, veterans, carers and Indigenous Australians to our team. When you join MedHealth, we want you to bring your whole self to work – and we value your unique contribution.

JOB SUMMARY

Organisation

Ability Action Australia

Job Salary

Full time

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