Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) Practitioner at Aspect

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 May, 26

Salary

116000.0

Posted On

27 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Positive Behaviour Support (PBS), Autism Support, Evidence-Informed Solutions, Person-Centred Practice, Family-Focused Support, Functional Goals, Support Strategy Development, Capacity Building, Community Setting Support, Transferrable Skills, NDIS Commission Registration, Allied Health Discipline, Driver's Licence, NDIS Worker Screening Check, Working With Children Check, NDIS Worker Orientation Module

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Company Description Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) is one of Australia’s largest autism-specific service providers, with one of the biggest autism-specific school programs in the world. A not-for-profit organisation, we work in partnership with people of all ages on the autism spectrum, and their families to deliver evidence-informed solutions that are person-centred, family-focused and customer driven. At Aspect we recognise a different brilliant®, where we seek to understand, engage and celebrate the strengths, interests and aspiration of people on the autism spectrum. Job Description Are you passionate about supporting the quality of life of Autistic individuals & their families? Do you want to work for a profit-for-purpose organisation with great values? Are you curious about working in the community rather than a clinic? Do you want the security and support of a well-established organisation with a proven track record? Part time (3 days per week) role based at our Paramatta site We aim to support and empower individuals on the spectrum and their families to bring about meaningful change based on functional goals. We work in partnership with the individual and their support network to identify strengths, areas of need, and develop support strategies that build capacity and work with participant's interests. We meet participants in their community setting to support building inclusive environments to suit their needs and work on transferrable skills that relate to their everyday lives. Qualifications What you bring: Registration (mandatory) with the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission Tertiary qualification in a relevant allied health discipline (Psychology, Speech Pathology, Occupational Therapy, Social Work etc.) or Education Current driver’s licence, use of own vehicle for business purposes (reimbursed per km) and willingness to travel across your local community NDIS Worker Screening Check clearance Working with Children Check for paid employment for the state you reside in NDIS Worker Orientation Module ‘Quality, Safety and You’ certificate. If you have not already completed the free module, click here to access it. You may be required to provide an international police clearance Click here to view the position profile. Additional Information What we offer: $78K - $116,000K pa FTE inclusive of super + phone + laptop + reimbursement of daily work kms travelled + tolls Salary packaging options to increase your take home pay A comprehensive and tailored induction program to support you as you develop your own caseload A strong individualised support and supervision structure so you know we have your back Leave entitlements including paid parental leave, generous sick/carer's leave, and an annual personal day for wellbeing Practical internal and external professional development opportunities to keep you at the top of your game Internal, yearly National Conference for ongoing career development and networking Access to comprehensive training in Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) and specialised training in autism to enhance your skill set Discounted membership to fitness facilities through Fitness Passport Access to a wide range of discounts through Perkbox on everyday purchases To apply: Click on the "I'm Interested" button and attach your resume (not compulsory) and complete the candidate questionnaire; cover letter is optional. We do not accept CV's directly via email. Applications close: Aspect reserve the right to interview and appoint at any stage during the recruitment process. Enquiries should be directed to: Simone Armstrong, Operational Leader, 1800 277 328. Aspect is committed to increasing the number of Autistic staff and providing an inclusive workplace where everyone can feel that they belong. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds including, but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, neurodivergent people, people with a disability, the LGBTQIA+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, to apply. We have a range of universal strategies to meet the needs of different people in our hiring processes, and are happy to individualise these. Learn more about us: www.autismspectrum.org.au Department: Individual & Community Services

Responsibilities

The practitioner will support and empower Autistic individuals and their families to achieve meaningful change based on functional goals, working in partnership to develop support strategies that build capacity. This involves meeting participants in their community setting to foster inclusive environments and develop skills relevant to everyday life.