Job description
Some recent feedback from our current Positive Behaviour Support Practitioners about why they enjoy working at Able Australia:
“I like that the role often involves working with diverse individuals and addressing numerous behaviours and situations, making it varied and interesting. Also, I love the flexibility to work from home!”
“I like the ability to be present with the client and the team and make a real difference on the ground through implementation, you really get to see the change you’re making first-hand.”
“We’re all encouraged to find time to develop and evolve as practitioners to make sure the support we deliver is of a high standard. “
“The level of trust and respect we get from the manager to be autonomous and complete our hours under a hybrid model makes you want to turn up each day and return that trust in spades.”
If this sounds like a team of like-minded professionals, we would love to hear from you.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Location: Ipswich and Brisbane QLD
Employment Type: Ongoing / Full-time
Salary: $90,000 per annum, plus super and NFP salary packaging
You will be part of a team providing consultation, behaviour support planning and staff training, and will be supported to continue to develop your skills and expertise in Positive Behaviour Support.
As a growing team there is ample room for you to continue developing your practice, with professional development and consultations available with our Allied Health team and our Centre of Excellence in Deafblindness.
Skills and experience required to be successful in this role:
- Relevant qualifications in either; Behaviour Support, Education, Psychology, Social Work, Allied Health, Disability or other relevant field
- Registered with relevant professional body (eg AHPRA/AASW etc)
- Demonstrated skills and experience to meet the Proficient Capability – Behaviour Support Practitioner as outlined in the National Disability Insurance Scheme Quality and Safeguards Commission – Positive Behaviour Support Capability Framework and maintain suitability to deliver Behaviour Support under the NDIS
- Experience providing training, supervision and support to diverse stakeholders
- Knowledge of the State Disability Services Acts and National Quality and Safeguards Framework as they apply to restrictive practices and behaviour support.
For further information regarding the role and its requirements, please refer to the position description attached.
At Able Australia we offer:
- Manageable billable hours, honestly ask us about it!
- We offer internal and external supervision for you to achieve your career goals.
- Clear career path and supportive framework to help you grow as a practitioner.
- Collaborative and positive team environments where your ideas matter
- Not for Profit Salary Packaging Benefits (pay less tax and take home more earnings!) in addition to above award conditions.
- Flexible starting times and working from home options offering a better work/life balance.
- Able Rewards program offering discounts to a variety of retailers.
ABOUT ABLE AUSTRALIA
Able Australia is a leading provider of disability services across Tasmania, Victoria, the ACT and Queensland. For over 50 years we have proudly supported people with multiple disabilities and deafblindness to achieve their goals.
Committed to Trust, Respect, Excellence and Kindness, we provide high quality supports that reflect evidence-based best practice and we strive to ensure our clients live better days, every day.
A position description is attached.
