#AAA | Ability Action Australia | Hybrid Role | Empowering Lives
At Ability Action Australia, we are proud to be a national NDIS provider, supporting thousands of participants in over 300 locations across Australia.
Our team delivers Allied Health services including Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, Behaviour Support, Psychology & Exercise Physiology.
Job Description
Ability Action Australiais growing — and we're looking for aBehaviour Support Practitioner (BSP)to join our incredible team.
Whether you're an experienced BSP or come from a strong background in the disability sector, then we want to hear from you!
Responsibilitieswill include:
Assisting NDIS participants, along with their families and/or carers, tomanage challenging behaviours to improve their quality of life, and develop new skills
You will complete thoroughassessments to understand behaviour triggers, identifyrisks & consider specific strategies to improve behaviour outcomes
You will develop Behaviour Support Plans andprovide support to families and/or carers, for consistent implementation
Maintain a caseload with ongoing monitoring, support and make adjustments where required.
Developmeaningful goals and practical strategiesutilising a positive behaviour support framework,with a commitment to eliminate restrictive practices, in the home and community
Ensuring individual plans reflect our NDIS participants' goals, passions and strengths, as well as ensuring they get more out of life
Buildthe knowledge, capacity and strengths of those who support participants in their lives - family, carers or friends
Actas an advocate and role model for best practice
Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
We offer:




Benefits– We help you apply for your Behaviour Support Practioner number & you'll get a University of Melbourne PBS Micro-credential in your first year!
Excellent remuneration– Industry leading salary + kilometre reimbursement + laptop + smartphone + Performance with Purpose Reward and Recognition Program + salary packaging options
Work-life balance– Combine the convenience of working from home with the social interaction of working in the community plus thesupport of officeand clinic hours
Career progression– Access to ongoing training tailored to your interests and long-term goals combined with professional development opportunities withAbility Action Australia and our parent companyMedHealth
Passionate and uplifting culture– You will be part of a purpose and values driven team focused on deliveringoutstanding service to NDIS participants
Qualifications
What we are looking for:
Extensive experience working within the NDIS framework and supporting individuals with disabilities and challenging behaviours
Degree levelqualifications of relevance to providing supportto people with behaviours of concern are highly preferred
Passion for supporting individuals with complex needs and challenging behaviours
Commitment to person-centred practice and reducing restrictive interventions
Strong report writing skills and the ability to translate assessment findings into clear, actionable plans
Excellent time management and organisational skills to balance a dynamic caseload
Additional Information
We are an Equal Chance Employer, proudly welcoming people with disability including mental health conditions, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people from the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, carers and Indigenous Australians to our team.
We are happy to adjust our recruitment process to support accessibility needs.
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