Life-Changing Behaviour Support Practitioner | Flexible Hours

Everyday Independence; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle options

Laptop

Phone

Performance bonus

Loyalty bonus

Professional development leave

Budget for PD

Wellbeing days

Paid parental leave

Pet-friendly hubs

Career coaching

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Everyday Independence is hiring a Behaviour Support Practitioner to support NDIS participants across diverse settings. You will work in homes, schools, workplaces, and community centres, applying assessment and intervention skills to maximise outcomes and funding.

You’ll collaborate with families, carers, and the therapy team, developing and implementing function-based Behaviour Support Plans and conducting FBA as part of the multidisciplinary approach.

Qualifications

• 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
• A valid Australian drivers license
• NDIS Workers Screening Check
• Working with Children Check

Responsibilities

• Working in diverse settings; from homes, 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

Skills

NDIS knowledge

Positive behaviour support

Assessment skills

Intervention skills

Communication

Team player

Education

Bachelor/Master/Graduate Diploma in Occupational Therapy

Speech Pathology degree

Social Work degree

Nursing degree

Psychology/Related field degree

Job description

Everyday Independence is hiring a Behaviour Support Practitioner to support NDIS participants across diverse settings. You will work in homes, schools, workplaces, and community centres, applying assessment and intervention skills to maximise outcomes and funding.

You’ll collaborate with families, carers, and the therapy team, developing and implementing function-based Behaviour Support Plans and conducting FBA as part of the multidisciplinary approach.