The Company:
Lizard Centre is Australia’s leading provider of evidence-based intervention and ABA/PBS therapy for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and related developmental delays.
The Role:
We are looking for two Behaviour Support Specialists to join our growing team based in Sydney. Reporting to the Senior Centre Clinician, this role will develop and supervise skill building programs for children over 3 years old with ASD and related developmental delays. If you are experienced in successfully demonstrating and implementing ABA approaches, then keep reading on!
As the Behaviour Support Specialist, you will:
Conduct all clinical aspects of a child’s program throughout their journey with Lizard. This includes conducting initial consultation & assessments, writing progress reports, and training families in behaviour management.
Design and implement individualised Behaviour Intervention Plans including training of Therapists and Parents in the use of BIP’s
Develop and maintain positive and supportive relationships with clients in a manner that promotes the clients’ overall relationship and satisfaction with the Centre
Coach, mentor and guide therapists both in-centre and in the child’s home or school with regular supervision
Maintain high levels of acquisition in the program by monitoring, and problem-solving. This includes conducting a combination of face-to-face and telehealth sessions
Liaise with children’s school/day-care/other allied health professionals and parents to ensure consistency across the child’s support network
Design and deliver training programs for parents, clinical staff & external stakeholders as required
Identify high risk behaviours and provide practical advice on complaints and Incidents
This role is based in our Sydney centre/hub with travel to clients’ homes and the community (KMs will be reimbursed)
About you
To be a successful applicant you will possess the following:
Bachelor’s Degree in special education, Psychology or related field; or be working towards or hold their BCBA/BCaBA registration
2 years+ demonstrated experience in application of ABA principles and practices, delivering and supervising ABA programs for children
Hands on experience in identifying performance gaps, training and mentoring
Ability to conduct behaviour analytic assessments, including the VB MAPP and ABLLS
Ability to conduct functional assessments and design function-based behaviour support plans
Ability to work within a team environment and adhere to professional conduct standards
Passion for working with children and families
Desirable Criteria:
Registration with the NDIS as a Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner
Experience training other staff and families in Positive Behaviour Support Plans
Qualified BCBA
Flexibility in working within a centre; as well as travelling to homes and delivering services via telehealth
Why work with us:
Rewarding experience of changing the lives of children and their families.
Opportunity to work as part of a dynamic team of like-minded ABA and PBS professionals
Opportunity to complete supervised independent fieldwork and/or receive BCBA/BCaBA supervision
You will receive regular clinical supervision as part of your role which aligns with BACB guidelines
If you would like to join a company that truly cares about its customers and making a difference in families and your life? Please apply today with an updated Resume/CV