Ability Action Australia – Glass House Mountains QLD
#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 Australia is growing — and we're looking for aBehaviour Support Practitionerto join our multi-disciplinary team on the Sunshine Coast.
The successful candidate will be providing supports to NDIS participants living close to the Glasshouse Mountains area.
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
As you support many, we support you.
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 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
- Ongoing Support - We provide you with the BSP application paperwork to become accredited.
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
We are an Equal Opportunity 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.
Our fast-growing team of more than 4,000 people around Australia represent a huge array of life experiences, skills and ways of thinking. We value all these differences.
You are welcome here.
Behaviour Support Practioner in Glass House Mountains employer: Ability Action Australia
At Ability Action Australia, we pride ourselves on being a leading employer in the NDIS sector, offering flexible hours and a supportive work culture that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. Our team enjoys competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community while working alongside a diverse and passionate group of professionals. With tailored training and mentorship, we empower our Speech Pathologists to thrive in their careers while delivering essential services to those in need.
