Behaviour Support Practitioner

• Join an organisation that helps create real impact in our community
• Full time role at Coffs Harbour
• Comprehensive employee benefits, incl. $15,990 in NFP Salary Packaging

Who Are We?

Ability Options provides employment and disability services to people who need assistance to achieve their aspirations and inclusion the community. We operate services to support people with disabilities and those whose lives are changed as a result of accidents, unemployment and disadvantage.

We are committed to a workplace culture that recognises diversity, equity and human rights. We respect and value the contribution of people from all cultures, backgrounds and beliefs, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander people and people with disability.

The role

Hours: Permanent full-time, 38 hours per week

Location: Coffs Harbour + work from options available

Salary: $76,000 to $97,000 per annum + super + salary packaging

As a Behaviour Support Practitioner, you will provide specialist behaviour support service to NDIS participants, helping them achieve their goals, enhance their quality of life and increase their independence. You will work collaboratively with participants, families, carers, support workers, and multidisciplinary teams to assess behaviours of concern, develop positive behaviour support strategies, and ensure compliance with NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission requirements.

You will play a key role in developing and implementing Behaviour Support Plans, providing training and coaching to stakeholders, and promoting a culture of least restrictive practice across all service environments.

Essential Criteria:

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Psychology, Social Work, Education, Allied Health or other with relevant Behaviour Support Practitioner registration work experience.
• Current NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission Behaviour Support Practitioner Registration.
• High level communication skills and knowledge including reports and progress notes to a professional standard.
• High level interpersonal and relationship building skills to work effectively within the disability sector.
• Background check,  Working with Children
• NDIS Workers Check.
• Current Drivers Licence

Why work for Ability Options?

Joining Ability Options means joining a rapidly expanding not-for-profit organisation with opportunities for ongoing development and career progression.

• Not-for-profit salary packaging providing tax benefits on living expenses, increasing your take home pay 
• Work from home options available and RDOs to offer work life balance
• Career progression and development
• Diverse working culture
• Access to Fitness passport gym membership and other employee discounts
• EAP Counselling services to support you and your immediate family members
• Rewards and recognition programs including employee referral program
• Ability to purchase additional leave after 1 year of service
• Paid parental and partner leave after 1 year of service
• A rewarding career where you contribute to make a difference in the community and in people’s lives