Behaviour Support Practitioner

2 weeks ago


Melbourne, Australia genU Karingal St Laurence Limited Full time

**Employment Status**: Flexible work arrangements. This is a permanent position and can be either Full-Time or Part time, we are flexible
- **Location**: Melbourne based. We currently service central Melbourne (Richmond, Brunswick and surrounding suburbs) through to Broadmeadows, Sunshine, Footscray Doncaster and Campbellfield.
- **Salary range**: from $88,761.92 to $92,773.20 commensurate with experience + 10.5% superannuation
- you will also have access to $15,990 salary packaging, which depending on your personal circumstances, may result in an increase in your take home pay.
- **Billable hours**: A key difference within this role is that you are only claiming 65% of your time (or 23.62hours for a full time employee) with the other 35% left for personal development, administrative tasks and team support.
- **Professional Development**: 2 hours per week is available to each therapist / practitioner to focus upon Professional Development
- An extremely supportive and knowledgeable team who work very well together, this is quite a unique group who encourage each other to achieve and celebrate each other’s wins / successes.

**Allied Health**:
At genU, we believe that the people who need our help should be supported to be happy and healthy and to have control over their life. Our **Allied Health team** improves the lives of our community by improving the wellbeing and ability to manage everyday tasks of our clients. Our Allied Health team consists of Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Exercise Physiology, Dietetics Specialist Behaviour Support and Allied Health Assistance.

We work with NDIS Participants of all ages who present with "behaviours of concern" - signs that all is not well in that person’s life.

Our **Allied Health team** is looking for a passionate and motivated **Behaviour Support Practitioner** to work with people with disability and those who support them to find out what is going on for them and why things aren’t going well. You will provide person-centred support to participants of the NDIA, with the aim of improving quality of life and reducing and eliminating the use of restrictive practices.

You will be supported not only by motivated peers but also by a knowledgeable and passionate leadership team. Here we care for each other as family and have as much fun as possible along the way. If you are someone who is genuinely committed to improve the wellbeing of those we serve, a brilliant and supportive team is ready to welcome you with open arms

**A flexible approach will see your Behaviour Support Plans bespoke for your client’s needs, with the core functions being**:

- Working with people with disability and their supports in a person-centred way to understand the person’s needs, skills, and circumstances
- Developing Interim Behaviour Support Plans to ensure safety for the person and those around them
- Completing comprehensive and holistic assessments to determine the underlying drivers of behaviours of concern
- Developing Comprehensive Behaviour Support Plans based on the findings of your assessment
- Supporting the person to learn new skills and achieve the goals they want to achieve
- Supporting and training people who support the person in the use of strategies outlined in Behaviour Support Plans
- Supporting NDIS Providers to obtain authorisation of plans which contain Regulated Restrictive Practices and then ensuring Behaviour Support Plans are lodged with the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission
- Monitoring, evaluation and reviewing Behaviour Support Plans to ensure they are effective and meeting the person’s needs

**You will also meet the following essential requirements**:

- Current NDIS Worker Screening Check or willingness to obtain;
- Current NDIS Working With Childrens Check or willingness to obtain;
- Current NDIS Worker Orientation Module certificate or willingness to obtain;
- All applicants will be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and meet the requirements of the genU Covid-19 Vaccination Policy. You will be required to provide evidence of your vaccinations during the recruitment process.

**genU welcomes diversity, including diversity of race, culture, spirituality, gender, age, identity, ability, and sexuality. We are committed to providing a welcoming, innovative, safe, empowering and respectful environment for all and living these values each and every day.**

**Further Benefits**:
**genu staff have access to a range of benefits, including but not limited to the following**:

- **Investment in You**:in addition to a comprehensive induction program & ongoing professional development, genU is committed to providing opportunities for career progression. You will have access to a range of accredited training modules, staff mentoring programs and our internal jobs board.
- **Commitment to Staff Health & Wellbeing**: 24/7 access to an innovative, holistic employee assistance program that supports your emotional, mental, financial, and physical he



  • Melbourne, Australia 9D Care Full time

    **About 9D Care**: **Responsibilities**: - Conduct comprehensive assessments of individuals with disabilities to develop and implement effective Behavior Support Plans. - Provide guidance and support to clients, their families, and support workers in the implementation of Behavior Support Plans. - Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure holistic...


  • Melbourne, Australia National 360 Full time

    **About National 360** National 360 is Australias leading NDIS provider of Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Speech Pathology and Behaviour Support allied health services. National 360 provides high-quality services to clients of all ages and abilities within the NDIS, Aged-Care, and Insurance sectors. We ensure a high level of care which puts the client...


  • Melbourne, Australia Curamoir Healthcare Recruitment Full time

    Location: - Melbourne- Discipline: - Wellbeing- Salary: - $85000 to $999999- Contact name: - Jordan Conaghan- Job ref: - 326- Published: - about 2 hours ago**On Offer**: - Excellent Salary: $70,000 - $95,000 + Super - Work with a leading national provider of healthcare provision - Major propensity for career progression - Flexible working (Part time and...


  • Melbourne, Australia National 360 Full time

    **About National 360** National 360 is Australias leading NDIS provider of Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Speech Pathology and Behaviour Support allied health services. We provide high-quality services to clients of all ages and abilities within the NDIS, Aged-Care, and Insurance sectors. We ensure a high level of care which puts the client first,...


  • Melbourne, Australia HealthcareLink Full time

    **Job title**: NDIS Behavioural Support Practitioner **Working hours**: Full-time / Part-time position Salary: Competitive remuneration based on experience **Location**: Thomastown, Craigieburn, Templestowe Lower (flexible arrangement) **Roles & Responsibilities**: Our client has the vision of helping people to realise their potential has expanded to...


  • Melbourne, Australia Ability Action Australia Full time

    Company Description **_ Welcome to Ability Action Australia!_** We are a national therapy services provider. Every day and in many ways, we are here to help NDIS participants - children, adolescents and adults (0-65 years) - get more out of life today! **Job Description**: This role will ensure individual plans reflect our NDIS participants' passions and...


  • Melbourne, Australia National 360 Full time

    National 360 has an exciting opportunity for a Therapist to join our National Positive Behavior Support team. With a strong team of Leaders, you’ll be in an environment that will foster growth through support and knowledge sharing. Here at National 360 we’re setting out to become the leading provider of Allied Health in Australia. To do this, we need...


  • Melbourne, Australia SAL Consulting Full time

    Posted: 22/03/2023 Closing Date: 21/04/2023 Job Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: Melbourne, VIC Job Category: Clinical Practice SAL Consulting Group is an organisation with a focus on working with complex individuals, systems and organisations across Australia. We work with children, young people and adults; people with a disability; people who...


  • Melbourne, Australia SAL Consulting Full time

    Posted: 14/07/2023 Closing Date: 14/08/2023 Job Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: Melbourne, VIC Job Category: Clinical Practice SAL Consulting Group is an organisation with a focus on working with complex individuals, systems and organisations across Australia. We work with children, young people and adults; people with a disability; people who...


  • Melbourne, Australia Henderson Recruitment Pty Ltd ta Henderson Healthcare Full time

    Exceptional salary + Packaging + Incentives and supervision support - Full time Permanet role - Part time would be considered - Highly varied caseload - No day will be the same!! **POSITIVE BEHAVIOUR SUPPORT PRACTITIONERS** We are currently looking for **R** **egistered Psychologist** or **Provisional Psychologists** or **Social Workers **or **experienced...


  • Melbourne, Australia Life Without Barriers Full time

    **Job no**: 502962 **Employment type**: Full Time **Location**: Melbourne **Categories**: Disability **About the Organisation** Empowering people with disability to live life the way _they _choose is at the heart of how Life Without Barriers has operated for over 25 years. This is an exciting opportunity to join our team and continue this mission....


  • Melbourne, Australia Edupi Full time

    Opportunities for career growth and progression - Fantastic work culture and supportive community - High standards and accredited training provided The Lizard Children's Centre Pty Ltd (also known as The Lizard Centre and The Lizard Children’s Centre), a wholly owned subsidiary of AAA Nextt Group Pty Ltd, is one of Australia's leading providers of...


  • Melbourne, Australia Everyday Independence Full time

    Flexible working - Career progression - Support to succeed **Behaviour Support Practitioner Therapy Mentor** **Employment Term: Ongoing - Full Time** **Location: Choose a hub closest to you! **We have Hubs located in Moorabbin, Keilor East, Burwood East, Melton, South Morang, Craigieburn, Croydon, Pakenham, Mornington, Carrum Downs, Hallam, Derrimut,...


  • Melbourne, Australia Monash Health Full time

    Location: Melbourne | Southern Metropolitan Job type: Full time, Part time Organisation: Monash Health **Salary**: Salary not specified Occupation: Health and Allied Health, Family Violence Workers, Medical, Nursing Reference: 59764 Monash Health is excited to announce new Behaviour Support Consultant roles at part of the Prevention of Violence and...


  • Melbourne, Australia Department of Justice and Community Safety Full time

    Location: Melbourne | Northern Metropolitan Job type: Full time Organisation: Department of Justice and Community Safety **Salary**: $90,067 - $102,192 Occupation: Prison and Corrective Services Reference: DOJ/1693446A At the Department of Justice and Community Safety, we’re looking for people who want to make a difference. People who take pride in...


  • Melbourne, Australia Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) Full time

    **Job no**: 497429 **Work type**: Fixed Term Full Time **Location**: Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth **Categories**: Compliance The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) works in partnership with 15 National Boards to implement the national regulatory scheme for health professionals. The purpose of health practitioner regulation is...


  • Melbourne, Australia Nextt Group Full time

    Do you believe in high clinical standards, contemporary and child-centred practices, and delivering intervention programs that change the life trajectory of the children and families which you support? The Lizard Centre has been a leader in clinical excellence and evidence-based intervention programs for over 20 years. Our team are united in their passion...

  • Legal Support Officer

    1 month ago


    Melbourne, Australia Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) Full time

    **Job no**: V13283 **Work type**: Fixed Term Full Time **Location**: Any - Any location, Melbourne **Categories**: Legal The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) works in partnership with 15 National Boards to implement the national regulatory scheme for health professionals. The purpose of health practitioner regulation is to protect...


  • Melbourne, Australia Department of Justice and Community Safety Full time

    Location: Melbourne | Northern Metropolitan Job type: Full time Organisation: Department of Justice and Community Safety **Salary**: $88,278 - $99,300 Occupation: Community Services Reference: DOJ/0571_0569 - Make a difference to young people and your community - 2 x Full time, ongoing roles based in Reservoir working with dedicated professionals -...


  • Melbourne, Australia Schools (Government) Full time

    Location: Melbourne | Northern Metropolitan Job type: Full time / From 29/01/2024 Organisation: Schools (Government) **Salary**: Salary not specified Occupation: Education and Training Reference: 1365118 **Selection Criteria**: 1. A relevant qualification such as a degree in Youth Work or Social Work and/or extensive experience in the position. 2....