AddressThis is an amazing opportunity to take on a new challenge as a Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner and extend your clinical practice to support children and families reach their full potential.
About the role:
We are seeking an experienced Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner with a passion for working with individuals with Autism and / or developmental delays.
You will work within a multidisciplinary context to support your clients and their families/support team to develop their skills. We support clients with a range of presentations, allowing us to tailor your caseload to your areas of interest, knowledge and skill. Services can be provided in our fantastic clinic space, client homes, schools, community settings and via telehealth.
This role is offered on a full-time or part-time basis and will provide you with an opportunity to take your career to the next level with plenty of professional development opportunities, both locally and nationally.
What we offer you:
We believe our teams are our most important asset. We want to support your health, happiness, wellbeing, and recognise your hard work. We understand the pressures of juggling family and personal commitments with work and want to make this as smooth as possible for our people.
- Top of the list, no billable hours!
- Do the things you love to do by taking advantage of our additional leave policy (up to 12 weeks leave per year),
- A structured training program to support your leadership and clinical development aspirations,
- 100 hours + rostered CPD hours per year including regular in-house training with industry leading clinicians,
- Generous PD allowance plus 3 days professional development leave to pursue your clinical interests and passions,
- Up to $15,000 in grants to pursue independent research projects or attend events/conferences that support your learning and growth,
- Dedicated hands-on admin support means more time spent with clients, supporting children and families to live a better life,
- Other great benefits to support your mental health and wellbeing, flexible work options including clinic wellbeing budgets and reduced prices and benefits through Perkbox.
What you will bring:
- Have a tertiary degree in Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Social Work or Psychology and be registered or eligible for registration with AHPRA or other relevant regulating body.
- Demonstrated skills as either a Core Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner, working towards Proficient; Proficient Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner; or Advanced Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner.
- At least 12 months experience working as a Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner is required.
- A passion for working with individuals who have disabilities to help each client to achieve their own goals, potential and participate in their community in a way that is meaningful for them.
- Exceptional communication skills that enable you to work in a culturally rich and diverse environment and collaborate in a multidisciplinary team environment
- Passion for making a difference with a focus on making therapy fun, engaging and meaningful for clients and families!
- Experience in working with children and adolescents and confidence in your role working closely with their families is highly valued.
- Compliance – Current Working with Children Check, National Police Check, NDIS Worker Screening Check, CPR and First Aid Certificate, Driver’s License & reliable vehicle.
What we're about:
Early Start Australia is a growing, national, multidisciplinary organisation committed to delivering evidence-based early intervention and therapy services to children and their families. We employ people who are smart, experienced, empathetic, driven by the desire to help children and like to have some fun. We offer financial security and the benefits that come with being backed by a national company, while placing significant value on building fantastic team culture and environment at our individual clinic.
Apply Now or get in touch with Yasmin on 0448292*** for a confidential conversation.
Early Start Australia places a high priority on the principles of respect, equity and diversity. As an employer of choice, we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.
