Job Behaviour Support Practitioner. Remote, Marsden

Job Description

Ability Action Australia's Gold Coast team are looking for an experienced BSP or candidates considering a new career pathway within Behaviour Support - that come from a strong background in either the disability or mental health sector.

We offer:

• Benefits – Professional Development allowance, staff referral scheme, Fitness Passport… just to name a few
• 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 the support of office and clinic hours
• Career progression – Access to ongoing training tailored to your interests and long-term goals combined with professional development opportunities with Ability Action Australia and our parent company MedHealth
• Passionate and uplifting culture – You will be part of a purpose and values driven team focused on delivering outstanding service to NDIS participants

Responsibilities will include:

• Assisting NDIS participants, along with their families and/or carers, to manage challenging behaviours to improve their quality of life, and develop new skills
• You will complete thorough assessments to understand behaviour triggers, identify risks & consider specific strategies to improve behaviour outcomes
• You will develop Behaviour Support Plans and provide support to families and/or carers, for consistent implementation
• Maintain a caseload with ongoing monitoring, support and make adjustments where required.
• Develop meaningful goals and practical strategies utilising 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
• Build the knowledge, capacity and strengths of those who support participants in their lives - family, carers or friends
• Act as an advocate and role model for best practice
• Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team