Behaviour Support Practitioner - Hybrid (Remote + Travel)

Life Without Barriers; Townsville City; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexibility to work from home

Optional monthly rostered days off

Job summary

Life Without Barriers is seeking a Behaviour Support Practitioner for a permanent, full-time role covering Cairns and Townsville. The position offers the flexibility to work from home or from our offices, with travel to clients as required.

You will assess, design, implement and monitor behaviour support plans to achieve positive outcomes while meeting NDIS and safeguarding requirements. A strong allied health background and culturally sensitive approach are essential.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in allied health professions (e.g., Psychology, Speech Pathology, OT, Social Work) per NDIS PBS framework.
• Registered BSP through NDIS Capability Framework, proficient level or above.
• Current QLD driver's license.
• Experience delivering behaviour support services to people with disabilities.
• Culturally sensitive practices with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
• Knowledge of safeguarding requirements under NDIS.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical knowledge and support to clients across Life Without Barriers disability programs and external providers.
• Complete assessments of risk and behaviours of concern (data collection/analysis).
• Design, deliver and monitor interventions to improve quality of life for people with a disability.
• Work within NDIA/NDIS requirements and state restricting practice authorisation rules.
• Provide training and support to staff, teachers, parents and other stakeholders.
• Collaborate with family, staff, teachers and health professionals to achieve best outcomes.
• Join a national behaviour support team and learn from colleagues across the country.
• Regular supervision and professional development sessions; optional monthly rostered days off; flexibility to work from home.

Skills

Registered Behaviour Support Pract.

Driver's license

Behaviour support experience

Culturally sensitive approach

NDIS knowledge

Education

Allied health degree or equivalent

Job description

Life Without Barriers is seeking a Behaviour Support Practitioner for a permanent, full-time role covering Cairns and Townsville. The position offers the flexibility to work from home or from our offices, with travel to clients as required.

You will assess, design, implement and monitor behaviour support plans to achieve positive outcomes while meeting NDIS and safeguarding requirements. A strong allied health background and culturally sensitive approach are essential.