Make a difference working to make a difference in the lives of young people in Wynn Vale! Positions beginning early 2024.
Full Job Description
As a Therapy Assistant at Lizard, you implement high-quality Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) sessions in a 1:1 environment in a child's home, school or in our centre. This includes both structured and naturalistic teaching, collecting, recording, and graphing all data as advised by the Behaviour Support Specialist and implementing any Behaviour Intervention Plans.
Ideally, the successful candidate will:
- Demonstrate an ability to play & engage appropriately with children
- Have experience working with young children with Autism
- Be able to work with children who may present challenging behaviours
- Develop a positive and objective relationship with staff and families
- Deliver face to face therapy under the guidance of your supervisor
- Be committed to the role for a minimum of 12 months
- Be willing to travel between programme locations, if required
Why work for Lizard?
- The rewarding experience of transforming the lives of children & their families
- Receive full in-house and in-field training from our team of experienced Clinicians
- Career development in the fast-growing field of Applied Behaviour Analysis
- Ongoing training and development to support you grow your skills and knowledge
- Support and encouragement of a close-knit and passionate team
Essential Criteria:
- The legal right to work in Australia
- NDIS Worker Screening Check - or willingness to obtain
- Working with Children Check (Employee) – or willingness to obtain
- Valid Driver’s licence with reliable transport
- First Aid & CPR Certificates – or willingness to obtain
- Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.
If you would like to join a company that truly cares and wants to make a difference in people’s lives, then please apply today with your updated resume.