Spry Support Services is an NDIS provider that specializes in the delivery of high-quality disability support services to people in Australia. We support children and adults with sensory, intellectual, neurological, physical, and psychiatric disabilities. 

We are looking for a client-focused individual, who has a keen interest in the disability sector and looking to work in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Key Skills Knowledge and attributes:

• A tertiary qualification in Allied Health, Counselling, psychology, or related discipline
• 2+ years’ experience in Positive Behaviour Support and demonstrated experience with positive behaviour support practices and conducting functional behaviour assessments.
• Experience in writing Positive Behaviour Support Plans
• Registered NDIS Behaviour Practitioner
• Demonstrated experience and well-developed skills in working effectively with children, young people, or adults with a range of disability, mental health, and/or complex behavioural needs.
• You have a strong understanding of the healthcare industry. Prior experience with NDIS is highly desirable.
• Current DHS Working with Children Check and NDIS Worker Check
• CPR and First Aid

Key Responsibilities of the role:

• Develop, implement, and evaluate positive behaviour management plans including strategies and recommendations to support people with complex needs and behaviours of concern.
• Provide high-quality specialist care to clients to optimize and improve their health outcomes and psychological well-being.
• Undertake comprehensive functional behaviour assessments.
• Understand restricted practices and the role of the Quality and Safeguards Commission.
• Assist individuals and their families in identifying their needs through assessment and person-centered planning to develop meaningful goals and practical strategies to support people in their homes and communities.
• Develop Behaviour Support plans to utilize a positive behaviour support framework with a commitment to eliminate restrictive practices.

How to apply:

If this sounds like you, please select the apply button below or if you would like further information, please send an email to [email protected] 

Employer questions

Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
• Do you have a current Working with Children (WWC) Check?
• Do have experience working with people with autism spectrum disorder?
• Do you have a current Australian driver’s license?
• How many years of experience do you have as a Behaviour Therapist?
• Which of the following First Aid accreditations do you currently hold?
• Do you have a current Police Check (National Police Certificate) for employment?