• Full time, 12 month parental leave cover (part time will be considered)
• Tonsley Location
• Supportive team environment
• Work with a broad range of other highly skilled allied health professionals
• Attractive salary including salary packaging options
• Flexible working environment and on-site parking.

Your new company

Autism SA has a strong and rich history of being a recognised leader in providing specialised services to individuals on the autism spectrum, their families and the broader community. We strongly believe in a person-centred approach which puts the individual at the forefront of everything we do. With the opportunities created by the NDIS, we are further embracing the opportunity for new, different and innovative ways of providing responsive and adaptable services.

Your new role

Following the principles of Positive Behaviour Support, this position will support people on the autism spectrum and their care team to address their behaviour support needs. This may include functional behaviour assessments, therapeutic intervention and specialised positive behaviour support.

Some of the key responsibilities within this role includes, but is not limited to:

• Delivering a high quality service for individuals in line with the "United Nation Convention on the Rights of People with Disability", relevant legislation and Government Policy and according to the principles of the Disability Services Act
• Undertaking functional behaviour assessments and other appropriate standardised assessments to develop and report on individualised support interventions and plans
• Delivering 1:1, family and group therapy sessions using evidence-based principles and frameworks
• Working alongside key stakeholders to develop, implement and review support strategies for individuals displaying behaviours of concern
• Liaising, provide updates and negotiating with involved services to ensure consistency of support across settings

What you'll need to succeed

• Minimum degree in Psychology, Developmental Education or related field
• Competencies to register as a Proficient Behaviour Support Practitioner under the NDIA PBS Capability Framework
• Current registration with a relevant national professional governing body such as ACA, AHPRA, AASW, DEAI (desirable)
• Demonstrated experience in working with the Positive Behaviour Support Framework
• Demonstrated experience in family and relationship counselling and/or cognitive behaviour therapy and/or other counselling therapies
• A minimum 1 year experience working with people who display behaviours of concern and/or require behaviour therapy

Appointment is subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.

How to Apply

Please attach your cover letter and resume and complete your work history and education information on the application page. You will also need to answer the shortlisting and personality questions for your application to be considered.

Autism SA is committed to improving and sustaining employment outcomes for people from diverse backgrounds. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from different cultural backgrounds and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

For more information, please contact Helen Graham, Operations Manager, PBSC via email: [email protected], using the subject line: Behaviour Practitioner - Tonsley enquiry via EthicalJobs.

This is the perfect opportunity to join a supportive team environment where the company rewards its employees by providing great, flexible working conditions.

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