Behaviour Support Practitioner

Attractive base salary + super + PD + phone/laptop + vehicle options + bonus
- Unrivalled clinical education, support and supervision
- Focus your time delivering intervention with streamlined services and reporting

**Job title -**Behaviour Support Practitioner
**Location -**Canberra
**Employment Type -**Full time or Part time (4 days per week)
**Salary -**$90,000 - $110,000 includes annual leave loading & superannuation + vehicle options + mobile + laptop

**About Everyday Independence**
With over 40 hubs across Australia, Everyday Independence is a dynamic allied health organisation committed to changing the game for people with disabilities. Working in the social model, our united team of talented change-makers is on a mission to make inclusion possible for all Australians.

**About The Role**
We are looking for experienced Behaviour Support Practitioners to provide life-changing therapy to NDIS participants. As a Behaviour Support Practitioner at Everyday Independence, no two days will be the same. If you were here last week, these are some of the things you may have done:

- Working in the social model means you’ll work in diverse settings; from homes and schools to playgrounds, workplaces, and community centres
- Utilizing assessment and intervention skills to support participants in achieving their goals and maximizing NDIS funding
- Building meaningful relationships with the participants and their supports (family, carers, friends)
- Developing and implementing Behaviour Support Plans with function-based strategies, utilising positive behaviour support framework
- Conducting Functional Behaviour Assessments (FBA)
- Collaborating within interdisciplinary teams to address complex behavioural challenges
- Attend weekly team meetings in the Hub; sharing stories of impact, coffee and laughs
- You’ll tap into the knowledge and support of your Team Leader and dedicated Therapy Mentor

**Who We Are Looking For**
At Everyday Independence, our team thrives on shared values and a collaborative spirit. We're on the lookout for individuals who resonate with our values and can seamlessly integrate into our dynamic environment.

To work as a Behaviour Support Practitioner, you will have a relevant tertiary qualification (Bachelor, Masters or Graduate Diploma) and relevant registration such as the below:

- If you are an Occupational Therapist, you will have a degree in Occupational Therapy and AHPRA registration
- If you are a Speech Pathologist, you will have a degree in Speech Pathology and SPA registration
- If you are a Social Worker, you will have a degree in Social Work and eligible for AASW membership
- If you are a Mental Health Nurse, you'll have a degree in Nursing and AHPRA registration
- You have a degree in Psychology, Psychological/Social Science or related field

You’ll also need:

- Be deemed as a Behaviour Support Practitioner by the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission (evidence of letter required)
- Minimum 12 months experience as a Behaviour Support Practitioner
- A positive and flexible approach to work
- Strong communication skills and be a team player
- Commitment to personal and professional growth
- A valid Australian drivers license
- Working with Vulnerable People Check

**What We Offer**
- **Streamlined Behaviour Support Services**:When you become a Behaviour Support Practitioner at Everyday Independence, every aspect of our PBS services has been designed to align to NDIS standards.
- **Simple Reporting**:We’ve taken the complexity out of reporting, with easy-to-use Behaviour Support Plan templates. This means you will spend less time on administrative work and more time with your participants.
- **Continuous Learning**:Guidance and support provided by industry-leading Behaviour Support clinicians to help you excel.
- **Competitive Salary Package**:Attractive remuneration, plus additional benefits such as vehicle options, laptop, phone, and performance and loyalty bonuses.
- **Flexible Working Options**:Enjoy calendar control and create a week that works for you.
- **Opportunities for Growth**:Growth opportunities are endless Explore clinical mentoring/education or operational leadership career pathways.
- **Supportive Environment**:Dedicated operational, clinical and admin support so you can focus on what you do best. Work in a supportive, interdisciplinary environment, collaborating with experts in the field.
- **Everyday Perks**: We offer a range of additional perks including pet-friendly hubs, in-house career coaching, professional development budget, wellbeing days, paid parental leave, regular social events and access to confidential counselling services through our Employee Assistance Program

**Join the Change-Makers