Are you passionate about making a meaningful impact in the lives of people with disability?
Ability Action Australia is growing — and we’re looking for a Behaviour Support Practitioner (BSP) to join our incredible team.
Whether you're an experienced BSP or come from a strong background in the disability sector, we want to hear from you!
Responsibilities will include:
- Assisting NDIS participants, along with their families and/or carers, to manage challenging behaviours to improve their quality of life, and develop new skills
- You will complete thorough assessments to understand behaviour triggers, identify risks & consider specific strategies to improve behaviour outcomes
- You will develop Behaviour Support Plans and provide support to families and/or carers, for consistent implementation
- Maintain a caseload with ongoing monitoring, support and make adjustments where required.
- Develop meaningful goals and practical strategies utilising a positive behaviour support framework, with a commitment to eliminate restrictive practices, in the home and community
- Ensuring individual plans reflect our NDIS participants' goals, passions and strengths, as well as ensuring they get more out of life
- Build the knowledge, capacity and strengths of those who support participants in their lives - family, carers or friends
- Act as an advocate and role model for best practice
- Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
As you support many, we support you.
We offer:
- Benefits – Professional Development allowance, staff referral scheme, Fitness Passport… just to name a few
- Excellent remuneration – Industry leading salary + kilometre reimbursement + laptop + smartphone + Performance with Purpose Reward and Recognition Program + salary packaging options
- Work-life balance – Combine the convenience of working from home with the social interaction of working in the community plus the support of office and clinic hours
- Career progression – Access to ongoing training tailored to your interests and long-term goals combined with professional development opportunities with Ability Action Australia and our parent company MedHealth
- Passionate and uplifting culture – You will be part of a purpose and values driven team focused on delivering outstanding service to NDIS participants