Proficient Behaviour Support Practitioner in South Grafton

Full time or Part time roles available (3 or 4 days a week). Want to be part of a dynamic and passionate team dedicated to delivering high-quality care? Caringa is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for individuals with disabilities. Our comprehensive services now include an Allied Health team offering occupational therapy, psychology, behaviour support and exercise physiology. We pride ourselves on delivering personalised, client-centred care and are committed to supporting our clients in achieving their goals.

We are seeking a registered Proficient Behaviour Support Practitioner to work directly with clients across all ages and families, and support teams to develop and implement positive behaviour support plans that improve quality of life. This is a role that combines clinical expertise with compassion, creativity, and a person-centred approach.

To excel in this role, you’ll need:

• A strong passion for making a positive impact on the lives of people with disabilities.
• Experience in developing and implementing functional assessments and behaviour support plans and possess extensive knowledge of positive behaviour supports principles and best practices.
• Preferably a minimum of 2 years experience in a behaviour support role.
• High emotional intelligence, emotional maturity, compassion, and excellent communication skills.
• Knowledge of the NDIS and its requirements for Behaviour Support.
• Knowledge of restrictive practices and Positive Behaviour Support Capability Framework.
• A commitment to ongoing professional development and a person-centred, strengths-based approach.
• Relevant undergraduate/postgraduate qualification background (ABA, Education, Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy or associated field).
• Current registration to practice as a Proficient Behaviour Support Practitioner in accordance with the NDIS Capability Framework.
• NDIS Behaviour Support Practitioner number required.
• Preferably at least 24 months experience as a Behaviour Support Practitioner.
• Must hold a valid paid employee Working with Children Check (WWCC) and NDIS Worker Check Clearance.

Expertise in Supporting People with Disability: Our team specialises in disability, offering unique opportunities to become an expert in this field.

Comprehensive Professional Development: Support for continuing professional development (CPD).

A Rewarding Role: Make a difference in your clients' lives, building meaningful relationships and assisting clients to achieve their goals.

Managing Complex Cases: Challenge yourself daily by managing a diverse caseload, including clients with various disabilities and presentations.

Diverse Client Base: Experience variety in your work with clients ranging from 4 to 65 years old.

Multidisciplinary Team: Work alongside a passionate team of clinicians, collaborate and learn from experts across various disciplines.

Salary: Enjoy a competitive salary along with superannuation and a rewarding bonus scheme based on KPIs.

Ability to salary sacrifice.

Shared Company Car: Provided for community work.

Supportive Environment: Regular individual and team supervision with Clinical Lead.

Tech Provided: Receive a phone and computer/laptop to stay connected.

Established in 1953, we support the experience and enjoyment of 'A Complete Life' with choice and independence, delivering services and support across the Clarence Valley and Coffs Coast areas. We are a community-focused organisation that delivers the person-centred and co-designed supports that our clients expect and deserve. To deliver the best service to our clients we want a workforce that reflects the diverse community that we serve. The more diverse and inclusive our internal community is, the more unique perspectives and bright ideas we share. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with a disability, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, women and youth. Our organisation is committed to child safety; we have zero tolerance of child abuse.