AddressLeading By Example:
Due to our exciting growth, we are looking for a Behaviour Support Practitioner to join our team in Werribee.
At Ignite Healthcare we strive to lead by example in our hubs and in the community as a part of our interdisciplinary team, your role is to support individuals to identify goals that are important and meaningful to them, provide evidence-based therapy in the community, and build the capacity of the person and their care team to achieve their goals. In your hub, you will collaborate with occupational therapists, speech pathologists, physiotherapists, positive Behaviour Support Practitioners, and allied health assistants to support you and the participants in your care.
The Day-To-Day:
- Maintain a functioning knowledge and understanding of the various funding streams such as NDIS and Home Care Packages.
- Follow a therapy cycle and complete support planning to map out participant goals.
- Provide person-centered support through coaching, problem-solving, and advocating for your participant’s needs.
- Demonstrate active listening and open communication to formal and informal supports in your participant’s life.
- Efficiently and effectively complete functional assessments to guide your therapy.
- Prioritise your learning and development in your week to support in the NDIS and grow your career.
- Maintain your calendar autonomously to suit your participants and your life.
How Do We Support You?
- Monthly 1:1 catch ups with your people leader to support in what is important to you.
- Regular 1:1 clinical supervision to focus on your clinical growth.
- Access to monthly communities of practice- share learning opportunities with your peers to grow your clinical skills!
- Career goal setting to support you to identify what opportunities you need.
Requirements:
- Degree in Psychology or Applied Behaviour Analysis or Allied Health (Social Work, Speech Pathology or Occupational Therapy), with professional registration/membership.
- Clinical experience is preferred but not mandatory.
- Ability to work as part of a team as well as autonomously.
- Sincere passion for helping a diverse range of clients.
- Ability to establish a genuine rapport with clients.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Current driver’s license.
Benefits:
- Attractive Remuneration: Excellent pay package with a travel allowance (fuel cards/toll reimbursement), uniforms, $5,000 two-year retention bonus, laptop/tablet, mobile phone, and salary packaging options for vehicles available;
- Career Progression: Real opportunities to develop your skills as a clinician in a variety of settings, and perhaps even develop your own leadership potential;
- Work-Life Balance: We encourage flexibility and well-being, you will manage your own schedule and we will support you to thrive in your role - whether you chose to work from home or from our beautiful office spaces;
- Vibrant and Ambitious Team: Enjoy working with people who genuinely want to make a difference in the way healthcare is delivered in Australia.
- Professional Development: Training and CPD allowance of $1,500 per annum (Pro-rata) and 2 days paid study leave provided.
- EAP: up to 6 free counseling sessions per year – on us!
- Annual Doona Day: Take an impromptu day off to stay in bed and watch Netflix or do anything that will make you happy!
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