Behaviour Support Practitioner – South Eastern Melbourne

Everyday Independence; City of Melbourne; Sur place; AUD 80 000 - 93 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Vehicle options

Mobile

Laptop

Pet-friendly hubs

Wellbeing days

Paid parental leave

Social events

Counselling services

Résumé du poste

Everyday Independence is a leading provider delivering positive behaviour support to people with disabilities across Australia. We value collaborative teams and evidence-based practice to drive meaningful change in participants’ lives.

As a Behaviour Support Practitioner, you’ll work across diverse settings, develop BSPs, and collaborate with peers and supervisors to maximise outcomes for participants and families.

Qualifications

• Bachelor/Master/Graduate Diploma in a relevant field with NDIS registration.
• Minimum 12 months experience as a Behaviour Support Practitioner.
• NDIS Worker Screening Check and Working with Children Check.
• Strong communication and team collaboration.

Responsabilités

• Work in homes, schools, playgrounds, workplaces and community centres.
• Use assessment and intervention skills to support goals and maximise NDIS funding.
• Build meaningful relationships with participants and supports.
• Develop and implement Behaviour Support Plans with function-based strategies.

Connaissances

Communication skills

Team player

Flexibility

NDIS compliance

Formation

Relevant tertiary qualification

Outils

AHPRA registration

SPA registration

AASW membership

BSPA membership

Description du poste

Job title – Behaviour Support Practitioner
Location –Seaford
Employment Type – Full time, Part time (4 days per week) or 9-day fortnight
Salary – $80,104.00 – $93,120.80 per annum (inclusive of annual leave loading)

• superannuation
• vehicle options
• mobile
• laptop
• options to boost salary up to $10,000

Supervision and Support – from supervisors, team leaders and peers

Professional Development – PD leave and allowance
Formal learning opportunities available through registered training organisations and universities

About Everyday Independence
With over 40 hubs across Australia, Everyday Independence is committed to changing the game for people with disabilities. Working in the social model, our united team of talented change makers is on a mission to make inclusion possible for all Australians.
As one of the Australia’s largest therapy providers, Everyday Independence is growing with confidence and welcoming passionate, purpose driven practitioners who want to make a real impact. At Everyday Independence, you’ll find job stability, structured mentoring and supervision, continuous learning and professional development, career pathways and a values-driven culture.

About The Role
We are looking for experienced Behaviour Support Practitioners to provide life-changing therapy to NDIS participants.As a Behaviour Support Practitioner at Everyday Independence, no two days will be the same. If you were here last week, these are some of the things you may have done:

• Working in the social model means you’ll work in diverse settings; from homes and schools to playgrounds, workplaces, and community centres
• Utilizing assessment and intervention skills to support participants in achieving their goals and maximizing NDIS funding
• Building meaningful relationships with the participants and their supports (family, carers, friends)
• Developing and implementing Behaviour Support Plans with function-based strategies, utilising positive behaviour support framework
• Conducting Functional Behaviour Assessments (FBA)
• Collaborating within interdisciplinary teams to address complex behavioural challenges
• Attend weekly team meetings in the Hub; sharing stories of impact, coffee and laughs
• You’ll tap into the knowledge and support of your Team Leader and dedicated Therapy Mentor

Who We Are Looking For
At Everyday Independence, our team thrives on shared values and a collaborative spirit. We’re on the lookout for individuals who resonate with our values and can seamlessly integrate into our dynamic environment.

To work as a Behaviour Support Practitioner, you will have a relevant tertiary qualification (Bachelor, Masters or Graduate Diploma) and relevant registration such as the below:

• If you are an Occupational Therapist, you will have a degree in Occupational Therapy and AHPRA registration
• If you are a Speech Pathologist, you will have a degree in Speech Pathology and SPA registration
• If you are a Social Worker, you will have a degree in Social Work and AASW membership
• If you are a Mental Health Nurse, you’ll have a degree in Nursing and AHPRA registration
• You have a degree inPsychology, Psychological/Social Science or related field and BSPA membership

You will also need:

• Be deemed as a Behaviour Support Practitioner by the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission (evidence of letter required)
• Minimum 12 months experience as a Behaviour Support Practitioner
• A positive and flexible approach to work
• Strong communication skills and be a team player
• Commitment to personal and professional growth
• NDIS Workers Screening Check
• Working with Children Check

What We Offer

• Continuous Learning: Guidance and support provided by industry-leading Occupational Therapists to help you excel
• Reducing non-billable admin tasks: Utilising an AI-powered health scribe as part of our commitment to improve service delivery
• Competitive Salary Package: Attractive remuneration (based on experience), plus additional benefits such as vehicle options, laptop, phone, and performance and loyalty bonuses
• Bonus Potential: Earn up to $4,000 annually for meeting role expectations and up to $10,000 annually by increasing your billable time to support more participants
• Flexible Working Options: Enjoy calendar control and create a week that works for you
• Opportunities for Growth: Growth opportunities are endless! Explore clinical supervision or operational leadership career pathways
• Supportive Environment: Dedicated operational, clinical and admin support so you can focus on what you do best. Work in a supportive, interdisciplinary environment, collaborating with experts in the field
• Everyday Perks: We offer a range of additional perks including pet-friendly hubs, in-house career coaching, professional development leave and budget, wellbeing days, paid parental leave, regular social events and access to confidential counselling services through our Employee Assistance Program

Join the Change Makers
At Everyday Independence, your expertise in positive behaviour support isn’t just valued; it’s crucial in driving positive change for individuals with disabilities. Apply today and start your journey as a change maker.