Behaviour Support Practitioner

Full time position based in Port Macquarie & Kempsey areas
$84k - $100k + Super + Salary Packaging
Flexible friendly organisation & part time hours considered

Our Organisation 

The Benevolent Society’s vision is to build a just society where all Australians can live their best life. For more than 200 years we have supported people at the margins of society: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians; children, young people, and their families; older people; carers and people with disability. We are an independent, non-religious service provider which supports people to live life their way.   

As part of The Benevolent Society's vision, we are strongly committed to reconciliation with our First Nations people of Australia. We remain steadfast in our commitment to promoting the economic, political, and social inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.  

About your new role

As a Proficient Behavioural Support Practitioner, you'll be partnering with Allied Health Professionals to create personalised support plans for our remarkable clients – spanning from children to adults, covering a wide spectrum of needs and abilities. Get ready for a dynamic caseload that includes a variety of intellectual and psychosocial diagnoses. You'll showcase your expertise in identifying and phasing out restrictive practices, ensuring our clients receive the most effective and empowering support.

But that's not all! Prepare for regular check-ins with our Senior Practitioners, engaging in monthly gatherings with your fellow Practitioners, and ongoing guidance and mentorship from our dedicated team of Allied Health professionals and your supportive Team Leader. Get ready to be part of an exciting and collaborative environment where every day brings new opportunities to make a difference!

Duties

Craft Supercharged Behavioural Assessments: Harness your skills to develop cutting-edge behavioural assessments and analysis support plans that are as effective as they are innovative.
Forge Connections Across the Spectrum: From clients to government agencies, you'll be the bridge between worlds, collaborating with a diverse range of stakeholders to ensure seamless communication and unparalleled support.
Deliver Heroic Behavioural Interventions: Step into the fray and provide superhero-level interventions in both group and individual settings, empowering individuals to overcome obstacles and unlock their full potential.
Harness the Power of Evidence-Based Theories: Utilise your expertise to design program blueprints rooted in evidence-based theories, creating tailored solutions that drive meaningful progress and change.
Forge Unbreakable Bonds: Cultivate strong relationships with key stakeholders, building trust and camaraderie that paves the way for collaborative success.
Champion Quality and Compliance: Lead the charge in upholding NDIS quality and safeguard commission requirements, ensuring that every action you take is in line with the highest standards of excellence.

Our Benefits   

We support people to live their best life. That includes you, our employee. A ‘best life’ is unique to everyone and can change as life changes:

Salary Benefits -You can package up to $15,900 pa of your pre-tax salary to pay for everyday expenses before income tax is calculated, meaning you take home even more pay!  
Motor Vehicle Packaging Options – to suit your lifestyle.    
Work/Life Balance - Enjoy flexible work arrangements, including hybrid home/office options, and accrue an additional day off each month (a bonus of 12 days per year) as a full-time employee.
Recognition and Reward - Sector competitive remuneration, various recognition programs and access to long service leave after 5 years.     
Wellness - Stay fit with a Fitness passport, utilise our Employee Assistance Program, and even purchase additional leave.
Professional development - We tailor career development opportunities to all employees and volunteers for career enrichment, fulfilment, and growth. 
Our Reconciliation Commitment - First Nations employees are entitled of up to 10 days of leave for ceremonial purposes, as well as the option to be a voice on RAP working group, and the opportunity for cultural and professional development that supports career pathways.

Skills and Experience

Pre-requisite to Apply:

A current registration to practice as a Proficient Behaviour Support Practitioner in accordance with the NDIS Capability Framework.

A minimum of 3 years’ demonstrated experience in behaviour support intervention and the development of behaviour support plans for a variety of people with disabilities and
A minimum of 3 year’s demonstrated experience working within and adhering to NDIS behaviour support frameworks, practice standards, and quality indicators including but not limited to the appropriate implementation, reporting and fading out of restrictive practices
An ability to appropriately respond to needs of people of all abilities and cultural backgrounds
Sound interpersonal communication skills for negotiation, mediation and conflict resolution
Experience in or ambition to deliver support, supervision, or mentorship to colleagues and professional peers
Strong analytical and report writing skills
An ability to provide a service based on a client’s NDIS goals and funding allocation
Current NSW drivers licence and willingness to travel to clients and work flexibly
A passion and drive to improve the lives of people living with disability, a friendly and positive disposition and ability to work independently as well as within a fun, supportive, and inclusive team

Exciting Opportunities Await! Apply Today and Dive into a World of Possibilities!

If you have any questions please reach out to Faz on 0401 675 408 for a friendly, confidential discussion.

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The Benevolent Society respects and promotes human rights and diversity and is committed to building an inclusive culture. We welcome diversity in all its forms; applications from underrepresented communities are strongly encouraged. We value relationships with our local Aboriginal community and welcome applications from its members. We see ability not disability, if you identify as a person with a different ability, please get in contact to let us know how we can accommodate your needs. We pride ourselves on being a client and child safe organisation and as such all our staff and volunteers go through security screening relevant to the role.