Geraldton, Full Time, Social Services
Vacancy Listing Dates 23/09/2025 to 21/10/2025
Please Quote Reference Number 13615
- Competitive remuneration on offer
- Full time, permanent position
- Join the team at YesAbility in Geraldton
About YesAbility
Join a purpose-driven organization that's been transforming lives across Western Australia for 9 years. YesAbility is an NDIS registered provider delivering specialist therapy services throughout Perth Metro and regional WA. We're built on values of kindness, collaboration, and partnerships, with a commitment to improving quality of life outcomes for people with complex needs.
What Sets Us Apart:
- We don't charge clients for remote travel, accommodation, or car hire
- Lowest billables/KPI rates in the sector
- Highest investment in staff training and professional development
- Sector-leading outcomes serving 400+ clients with complex needs
- Strong team culture focused on collaboration and support
The Role
We're seeking a dedicated Family Support Worker to join our Positive Behaviour Support Division. This role offers the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of individuals with behaviours of concern and their families, while working within a supportive, multidisciplinary team environment.
You'll be based at our Geraldton office with flexible working arrangements available. However, our face-to-face team environment and collaborative support culture are non-negotiable - we believe in the power of working together.
Key Responsibilities
Direct Service Delivery:
- Develop and deliver high-quality behaviour support, therapy, and consultancy for individuals with behaviours of concern
- Create, implement, monitor, and review individualized Positive Behaviour Support plans
- Provide timely, efficient, and effective Behaviour Support services across various settings, including Western Australian prisons
- Assess client needs through comprehensive meetings with service users, guardians, and stakeholders
- Provide participant support and advocacy as appropriate to assist our participants and families achieve their NDIS and quality of life goals.
Assessment & Planning:
- Conduct interviews and gather information for functional behaviour assessments and restrictive practice audits
- Collaborate with psychologists, peers, and stakeholders to develop and review PBS interventions
- Drive and support Positive Behaviour Support strategy delivery
Training & Development:
- Deliver training using various techniques including modelling, skill development, problem solving, and reflection
- Provide appropriate resourcing and support to clients and their support networks
- Ensure compliance with NDIS Quality and Safeguarding requirements in all reporting
What You'll Bring
Essential Qualifications & Experience:
- Tertiary qualification in Community Services, Disabilities, or Individual Disability Support
- 2+ years experience in a similar role working with challenging behaviours
- Minimum 12 months experience delivering Positive Behaviour Support services
- Strong understanding of the NDIS environment and disability sector
- Comprehensive knowledge of complex person-centered behaviour support delivery
Required Clearances:
- Current Working with Children card
- National police clearance (required prior to contract of employment)
- NDIS worker screening check
- Valid Driver's licence
Essential Skills:
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Experience with interviewing and information gathering for complex behaviour support plan design
- Demonstrated experience in training and teaching techniques
- Commitment to Continuing Professional Development
- Experience supporting development, implementation, monitoring, and review of complex behaviour support plans
What We Offer
Competitive Package:
- Salary: $90,000 - $120,000 (negotiable based on experience)
- Monthly and annual financial bonuses
- Salary sacrifice vehicle options
- Comprehensive professional development budget
Work-Life Balance:
- Flexible working conditions (by discussion and agreement)
- Supportive team environment with strong mentoring culture
- Career progression opportunities in our expanding organization
Team Culture:
- Quarterly social events
- Collaborative, values-driven workplace
- Access to multidisciplinary team support
- Opportunity to work with diverse client groups across metro and regional locations
Ready to Make a Difference?
Join our team of passionate professionals who are committed to creating positive outcomes for individuals with complex needs and their families. You'll be part of an organization that truly invests in both its people and the communities we serve.
How to Apply: Please submit your application through our online application form, including:
- Current resume
- Cover letter addressing the key selection criteria
- Contact details for two professional referees
Website: www.yesability.com.au
YesAbility is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve.