Behaviour Support Practitioner

Interaction Disability Services; Central Coast Council; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Professional development

Induction and supervision

Job summary

Interaction Disability Services – Wyong NSW is seeking dedicated Behaviour Support Practitioners to support participants across the Central Coast. You will deliver evidence-based behaviour support, focusing on the participant's goals and rights, working with families and stakeholders in a person-centred approach.

You will report to a Senior Behaviour Support Clinician and Practice Manager, developing professional knowledge while assisting both children and adults with diverse support needs.

Qualifications

• NDIS Behaviour Support Practitioner registration confirmed.
• Tertiary qualification in health, teaching, social work, psychology, therapy, or related field.
• Experience supporting individuals living with disability.
• Commitment to ethical, person-centred service and positive support.
• Resilience in managing behaviours of concern.
• Experience delivering positive behaviour support and assessments.
• Knowledge of Positive Behaviour Support Framework.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, evidence-based behaviour support centred on participants' goals and rights.
• Collaborate with participants, families and stakeholders to build trust and partnerships.
• Report to Senior Behaviour Support Clinician and Practice Manager for development and supervision.
• Develop functional behaviour assessments and positive behaviour support plans.
• Create support strategies reflecting individual goals and preferences with active participation by the person.
• Train families, carers and staff on implementing behaviour support plans and strategies.

Skills

NDIS Registered

Strong communication

Person-centred approach

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification (health, teaching, social work, psychology, therapy)

Job description

Interaction Disability Services – Wyong NSW

Make a Difference with Interaction Disability Services

At Interaction Disability Services, we are avalues basedorganisation guided by our values of Integrity, Respect, Openness, Person-Centred Practice, Accountability and Lifelong Learning.

Every day we work alongside people with disability, their families and support networks to create meaningful opportunities and positive outcomes.

We believe our people are our greatest strength. We areseekingdedicated and compassionate Behaviour Support Practitioners to join our growing team supporting participants across the Central Coast.

About the Opportunity

• In this rewarding role, you will provide high quality, evidence-based behavioursupportthat places participants, theirgoalsand rights at the centre of everything you do.
• Working collaboratively with participants,familiesand stakeholders, you will build respectful relationships founded on trust,opennessand genuine partnership.
• Reporting to a Senior Behaviour Support Clinician and the Practice Manager, you will have the opportunity to develop your knowledge and experience while working with children and adults with diverse support needs.
• Through functional behaviour assessments and the development of positive behaviour support plans, you will contribute to meaningful support that enhance participants’ quality of life and promote their independence and inclusion.
• Develop support strategies that reflect the individual’s goals,preferencesand values, ensuring they have an active role in their own behaviour support planning.
• Provide training and support to families,carersand staff on implementing behaviour support strategies.
• Maintain contemporaneous and detailed clinical notes, adhering to the defensible documentation standard.
• We value accountability and professional excellence. You will be empowered to take ownership of your work, uphold the NDIS Code ofConductand contribute positively to a collaborative and supportive team environment.

About You

We areseekinga passionate and proactive professional who is committed to delivering person-centred, evidence-based supports. You willdemonstrateintegrity, respect and accountability in your work and value collaboration and continuous learning. To be effective in this role you will requirestrong communicationskills both written and verbal and can communicate effectively with participants,stakeholdersand colleagues.

To be successful you will have:

• A NDIS Behaviour Support Practitioner registration number and suitability confirmation.
• A relevant tertiary qualification such as; health, teaching, social work, psychology,therapyor a related field.
• Experience supporting individuals living with disability)
• Understanding and commitment to providing ethical, high-quality, person-centred service and positive support.
• Resilience inmanaging behavioursof concern.
• Experience delivering positive behaviour support and conducting functional behaviour assessments.
• Strong knowledge of the Positive Behaviour Support Capability Framework
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive induction and onboarding program
• Ongoing clinical supervision and professional development
• Supportive and collaborative team culture
• Career development opportunities and pathways
• Flexible work arrangements – Full-Time and Part-Time hours available
• Meaningful work that makes a genuine difference in people's lives

To Apply

Applicants must have the legal right to work in Australia. Australian citizens, permanentresidentsand individuals holding valid work rights in Australia are encouraged to apply. Avaliddriverslicence and a comprehensively insured and registered vehicle for work purposes is required.

Successful candidates must provide andmaintainthe required probity checks throughout their employment, including:

• NDIS Worker Screening Check clearance
• Working with Children Check clearance
• CurrentNational Police Check

As an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, we encourage applications from candidates from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and those with lived experience of disability.

Note

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applications will remain open until all positions have been filled.

We look forward to receiving your application and discussing how you can contribute to our team!