Behaviour Support Practitioner

Behaviour Support Practitioner - Proficient or Advanced
Hanrahan Health
, which belongs to the MedHealth group of companies, offers multidisciplinary therapy services across the lifespan – toddlers through to aged care. We work in a range of clinical settings including our clinic spaces, private hospital, residential aged care facilities, schools, homes and via telehealth. We love our diverse client population and our mixed caseloads.
Our vision is to inspire, empower and support our team and our clients to reach their full potential. We are passionate about creating opportunities and experiences for our team and our clients to make a difference in their lives.
Hanrahan Health are expanding the range of supports we provide to our clients by adding positive behaviour support. We are looking for an experienced Behaviour Support Practitioner with current suitability at the Proficient or Advanced level who is driven to provide an exceptional standard of evidence-based, person-centred and outcome-focused positive behaviour support to NDIS participants.
Responsibilities
Assisting NDIS participants, along with their families and/or carers, to identify their needs through assessment and person-centred planning
Evaluating, developing and delivering evidence-based support plans within a complex support space
Developing meaningful goals and practical strategies utilising a positive behaviour support framework, and with a commitment to eliminate restrictive practices, in the home and community
Ensuring individual plans reflect our NDIS participants' goals, passions and strengths
Building the knowledge, capacity and strengths of those who support participants in their lives – family, carers, friends, etc
Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, including mentoring less experienced Behaviour Support Practitioners
Benefits for you
PD opportunities (in-house) – regular and ongoing professional development sessions + in-house leadership development programs
Supervision – paired with a dedicated supervisor for 1 hour of weekly 1:1 supervision
Career progression – opportunities to step up into supervisory and leadership roles
Salary – above award rate of pay
Flexibility – full-time or part-time position, varied work hours to suit different lifestyles, and flexible work environments
Lifestyle and surroundings – suburban setting with easy access to local retail and the Gold Coast/Sunshine Coast
Vibrant team – passion for inspiring, empowering and supporting both participants and each other
Diverse clinical caseloads – develop and expand skills across all age groups in a range of settings
Volunteering – opportunities to contribute to local communities (e.g. Clinic for Good)
Other perks – discounts on private health insurance and travel, access to EAP, Fitness Passport, salary packaging and more
About you
Current suitability at the Proficient or Advanced level as a Behaviour Support Practitioner is essential and you must provide documentary evidence
Considerable experience providing support to people with behaviours of concern (professional or personal) is essential
Flawless report writing skills
Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
Valid driver's licence and access to a reliable motor vehicle
Genuine passion for working in the disability sector
Qualifications
Completion of a degree-level qualification in an allied health discipline is strongly preferred
Additional information
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome people with diverse backgrounds, including people with disabilities, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, LGBTQI+ community members, veterans, carers and Indigenous Australians.
You are welcome here. If this opportunity sounds like the right one for you, Apply now or contact Clare Neal for enquiries.
Location: Ebbw Vale, Queensland, Australia
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