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Behaviour Therapist (Therapy Assistant)
Part-Time Position
- We provide mobile and clinic-based services, across the EASTERN SUBURBS and INNER WEST SUBURBS of Sydney. Our clinic is located in Waterloo, NSW.
- Applicants MUST have access to their own reliable mode of private transportation. Applicants MUST be available between 3-6pm, Monday to Friday; at a minimum. Experience is not essential but will be highly favourable.
- You will be working with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, and/or other developmental diagnoses or behavioural challenges; in home, school, community, and clinic settings, with frequent and high-quality ongoing training and supervision. For those qualifying at a senior Behaviour Therapist entry level: Supervision will be provided for those pursuing a Masters in Applied Behaviour Analysis and seeking the opportunity to become certified in Applied Behaviour Analysis (RBT, BCaBA, and BCBA level).
- Our students range in age from 2 years through 15 years old, and present with a wide range of interests, skills, and challenges. We teach a variety of skills, such as communication, emotional regulation, self-help, social skills, cognitive skills, and play skills; as well as reducing behaviours that are problematic to the student's life and learning. We work closely with the family, and other professionals. We take a compassionate, trauma-informed, values-based approach!
- This position requires candidates who are committed to a career in Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA).
- For those qualifying at a senior Behaviour Therapist entry level: Longer-term VISA sponsorship opportunities available for the right applicant once experience is gained working as part of our team.
- We offer performance-based pay rates; aligning with the Health Professionals and Support Services Award; as well as other individualised benefits. If you want a career with rewarding and evolving opportunities in developing this field in Australia - we want you on our team!
Requirements:
- For those qualifying at a senior Behaviour Therapist entry level: Minimum of 2 years experience working in the field of Applied Behaviour Analysis; implementing variety of teaching curriculum under direct supervision, including data collection, and in-the-moment adjustments and decision-making, exposure to assisting Behaviour Consultants/Supervisors' implementation of therapist training, parent support, administration of curriculum assessment tools. Applicants without this level of experience (or equivalent) will be applying for an entry-level Behaviour Therapist position.
- Completion of minimum 10 hour on-demand online training course on Practical Functional Assessment and Skills-Based Treatment for Implementors: https://ftfbc.com/course-list/ or willingness to complete prior to successful onboarding
- Working towards a related qualification (ABA, Education, Psychology, Speech Pathology)
- Robust work ethic
- Ability to work independently, and collaboratively as a team member
- Proficient communication ability - both vocal and written
- Strong professionalism in interactions with stakeholders
- Own mode of private transportation (applicants without a vehicle they can access will unfortunately not be considered)
- Current full and unrestricted NSW Drivers License
- Current Working with Children Check (WWCC)
- Current First Aid Certificate + CPR
- Current Mandatory Child Protection Training
- Ability to be SILLY and interact with children
- Willingness to learn and work independently as well as part of a great team
- Interest in being part of building the field of ABA in Australia
TO APPLY:
Please complete the application form below, and send this along with your CV to: admin@learningready.com.au