Behaviour Support Practitioner

Role Overview

Ability Action Australia is expanding and seeks a Behaviour Support Practitioner to join their interdisciplinary team, focusing on supporting NDIS participants in the Ipswich region. The role involves working closely with participants, their families, and carers to manage challenging behaviours and enhance life skills.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide assistance to NDIS participants and their families/carers in managing difficult behaviours to improve life quality and skill development.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments to identify behaviour triggers, risks, and tailored strategies for behaviour improvement.
• Create Behaviour Support Plans and coach families/carers to ensure effective, consistent application.
• Maintain an active caseload, monitoring progress and making necessary plan adjustments.
• Set meaningful objectives and implement practical strategies using a positive behaviour support framework aimed at eliminating restrictive practices at home and in the community.
• Ensure individual plans align with participants' goals, interests, and strengths to enhance their life experiences.
• Build capacity and empower those supporting participants, including family, carers, or friends.
• Serve as an advocate and exemplify best practices within the field.
• Collaborate effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Benefits and Support

• Professional Development allowance and opportunities for career growth through ongoing training aligned with personal interests and goals.
• Competitive salary with additional benefits such as kilometre reimbursement, provision of laptop and smartphone, Performance with Purpose Reward and Recognition Program, salary packaging options, and staff referral scheme.
• Work-life balance enhanced by options to work from home combined with community engagement and support from office and clinic hours.
• Participation in a vibrant, values-driven culture focused on delivering exceptional services to NDIS participants.
• Support provided to complete Behaviour Support Plan application paperwork for accreditation.