Support Worker Challenging Behaviour jobs

About the Role:

As a Behaviour Therapist, you will be utilising the principles of ABA to teach functional skills and replacement positive behaviours and managing challenging behaviours of children and adolescents with autism and other related developmental disabilities. ABA is an evidence-based therapy that draws on positive reinforcement strategies to increase the likelihood of a desired behaviour from occurring naturally, while decreasing problem behaviours through redirection and teaching of functionally equivalent replacement behaviours. Your therapy sessions will generally be conducted in the client’s home, day-care or school, or in the wider community. Sessions are typically conducted 1:1 following appropriate overlap training and assessment with a psychologist or a Board-Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA). You will be responsible for performing ABA programs in a fun and engaging manner whilst collecting program and behaviour data, managing challenging behaviours, implementing positive reinforcement strategies, and modifying the environment to assist therapy flow. Furthermore, you will be required to attend and participate in clinic meetings to review program data on a monthly basis.

Our clients are located throughout metropolitan areas of major cities. Generally, therapists are assigned a service area near or around their place of residence but may be required to travel further if required.

The successful applicant will need to meet the following criteria:

Previous experience working with children is highly desirable but not essential
Studying or have studied a bachelor degree (minimum 3 years or equivalent) including learning and behaviour principles
Highly resilient and outgoing personality
Proven ability to connect with children through interactive play
Good knowledge of childhood developmental milestones
Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with staff and clients
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
Takes initiative and the ability to work independently and as a team
Openness to feedback and continuous professional development
Strong work ethic and professionalism
Possess a driver’s licence and access to own vehicle is highly desirable
Able to commit a minimum of 10 hours per week to client therapy
Completion of an ABA therapy certification is required
You must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19

Why work for us?

you will receive industry award wage remuneration and weekend loading rates
you will receive employer-contributed superannuation benefits
consistent and stable shifts where possible
in-house training provided by staff with years of experience in disability and social services, behaviour management, mental health, and academic teaching and research
working in a multi-disciplinary therapy team with like-minded individuals
opportunities to transition from casual to part-time or full-time employment
opportunities for career progression in senior clinical roles or in other business functions
we value our staff equally as we do our clients and support them with professional development such as individual supervision and team-based activities