Behaviour Support Practitioner (Proficient Or Advanced)

Lifestart is a sector leader in providing supports to children and young people living with disabilities.

With over 25 years of history, Lifestart believes all children and young people living with disability can participate inclusively and meaningfully in their community. To achieve this, we place the child or young person at the center of all decision-making and planning, supporting them to achieve their goals and live a fulfilling, meaningful life. We are a large organisation consisting of multiple disciplines and areas but are united by this philosophy – that a successful day at work means successfully helping a child or young person living with disability be an equal and valued member of their community and society. To find out more visit www.lifestart.org.au. 

We are looking for an experienced Behaviour Support Practitioner (Proficient or Advanced) to join our Behaviour Support Team. Lifestart provides Positive Behaviour Support to children and young people using a capacity building model, working alongside the person with disability, their family and support networks across all of the environments the person accesses.

Responsibilities:

• Engage in collaborative goal setting with families and complete Functional Behaviour Assessments to identify areas of need and support the development of practical evidence-based support strategies.
• Develop person centred Behaviour Support Plans that uphold the rights of people with disability, improve quality of life and reduce the use of restrictive practices.
• Work with a varied caseload alongside a team of experienced allied health professionals including speech pathologists, occupational therapists and physiotherapists.
• Build the capacity and confidence of families, teachers and support workers to implement positive and proactive strategies and skill building programs through direct coaching and mentoring support.
• Continue to develop your expertise through high levels of supervision and support to progress through the NDIS Positive Behaviour Support Capability Framework practitioner levels.

• NDIS Behaviour Support Practitioner at Proficient or Advanced level
• Professional experience, or demonstrated commitment to working with children and young people
• Experience and/or interest in using person and family centred, strength-based approaches
• Highly organised, and able to work with technology in a changing environment
• Understanding of inclusion, cultural sensitivities and the needs of diverse communities
• Align with Lifestart’s values and believe you would be a great fit
• Valid Working with Children’s Check (WWCC) Clearance (or willingness to obtain)
• Valid NDIS Worker Screening Check (NDISWC) Clearance (or willingness to obtain)
• Fully vaccinated for the Covid-19 Virus (3 doses) or accepted medical exemption certificate
• Current driver’s licence and use of own car

Be rewarded by supporting children and young people of all abilities to lead inclusive lives within their community. You will enjoy a culture of collaboration and inclusion where our people are motivated, challenged and recognised for their contribution.

Our benefits include, but are not limited to:

• Competitive base salary, plus superannuation and leave loading
• Ability to increase your take-home pay by $4,000-$6,000 through salary packaging
• Additional week of paid leave issued in December each year
• 15 days personal leave, plus paid cultural and parental leave
• Access to vehicle novated leasing and discount program 
• Hybrid working opportunities to ensure work/life balance 
• A supportive and inclusive team environment with a strong focus on employee wellbeing, plus additional support via Employee Assistance Program 
• Support to access professional development
• Specific training and support to develop key skills within your rea of practice 
• Career pathways in both clinical and leadership roles
• Travel allowance
• Join a dynamic and supportive team! Seize the opportunity to thrive in a nurturing environment that values inclusion, collaboration, diversity, and integrity.

If you believe you are a good fit for Lifestart after reading the above information, we look forward to receiving your application. Please include your resume and a cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role. 

Applications close: Monday 25 March 2024

For further information please see our website www.lifestart.org.au/careers or contact a member of the Recruitment Team on 0439 150 ***.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, welcoming people with disability or lived experience, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people from the LGBTQI+ community and those people who identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander to our team. When you join Lifestart, we will value each individual's unique contribution. 

We are currently not accepting introductions by recruitment agencies.