Behaviour Support Practitioner

Interaction Disability Services Ltd.; Central Coast Council; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive induction and onboarding

Ongoing clinical supervision

Supportive team culture

Career development opportunities

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Interaction Disability Services Ltd. is seeking a dedicated Behaviour Support Practitioner to provide high-quality, evidence-based support to participants across the Central Coast.

You will work closely with participants, families and stakeholders to place goals and rights at the center of every plan, while maintaining thorough clinical notes and adherence to the NDIS Code of Conduct. This role offers opportunities for professional development, flexible work arrangements, and a supportive team

Qualifications

• NDIS Behaviour Support Practitioner registration and suitability confirmation.
• Degree or qualification in health, teaching, social work, psychology or therapy.
• Experience delivering positive behaviour support.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, evidence-based behaviour support.
• Develop and implement behaviour support plans and strategies.
• Collaborate with participants, families and stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate clinical notes and documentation.
• Work under supervision and contribute to professional development.

Skills

NDIS Behaviour Support Practitioner

Relevant tertiary qualification

Positive behaviour support delivery

Strong communication skills

Education

Tertiary qualification in health/teaching/social work/psychology/therapy or related field

Job description

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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