Careers and Training

Duties

• Use appropriate assessment instruments to develop skills building programs that reflect identified behavioural objectives and other outcomes, and ensure treatment fidelity across behaviour technicians and behaviour support practitioners
• Implement treatment plans, document contacts and observations, and use professional knowledge and independent judgment to strategise continuous improvements
• Seek creative options for ensuring the continuity and consistency of treatment and support services across settings for the lifespan of the client
• Provide training to, and clinical supervision of, behaviour technicians through observation, meetings, performance coaching and other methods
• Provide consultation, training, modeling and assistance to team members, as needed, in strategies and methodologies for working with children on the autism spectrum and/or who have behavioural, adaptive and/or social/communication challenges
• Establish and maintain data measurement, collection and analysis systems for clients receiving behavioral interventions
• Maintain appropriate documentation and complete assessments and reports as required
• Ensure all treatment plans and programs comply with contract requirements, satisfy all relevant insurance certification and other expectations, and meet or exceed professional standards
• Maintain highly organised, consistent, thorough and systematic recordkeeping practices
• Effectively coordinate with each family, administrative personnel and colleagues
• Develop strategies for the stability of quality services when clients experience transition
• Demonstrate workplace behaviours that align with Aspire’s values and philosophy
• Other reasonable duties as directed

Essential criteria

• Current certification by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) or Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA)
  • OR significant progress towards meeting certification requirements
• A Masters degree recognised by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)
• Minimum of three years’ recent experience working with individuals who have ASD and their families
• Knowledge of early childhood and autism assessment tools and procedures, and thorough knowledge of child development 
• Experience developing positive behavior support plans and programs, and in teaching social interaction and play skills
• Knowledge of current methods and techniques of applied behavior analysis and Discrete Trial Training
• Competence in analysing assessment results, designing appropriate individual treatment plans and behavioral programs and monitoring progress
• Maintain status with the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission as a “suitable” NDIS behaviour support practitioner
• Work effectively as a team member, demonstrate flexibility and desire to learn new skills and improve professional qualifications
• Strong communication skills to work with a diverse team and a demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing
• Ability to problem-solve and assist the clinical directors in decision-making, including during emergencies or when a supervisor is not onsite
• Maintain current status regarding assigned core competencies and other required certification acquisition within established schedules and timelines
• Demonstrated ability to develop positive relationships with individuals, families and natural supports
• Excellent customer service skills
• Highly efficient with time management, able to take initiative and work independently
• Maintain a high level of organisation for file maintenance and record keeping
• Enthusiasm, flexibility and a commitment to quality delivery of services
• Competent use of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and ability to use email effectively
• An acceptable Police Check
• A valid Working with Children Check or other relevant state children’s check
• Completion of the NSW Department of Education mandatory reporting module or similar requirement in other states/territories

Career progression

Duties

• Provide regular, high quality therapy in home, (pre)school and clinical settings to individual children and assist with case management under the direction of the program manager
• Assist new families to set up the therapy environment prior to starting a program and ensure the environment is maintained during the course of therapy
• Initiate newly designed programs and probe for existing skill sets with clients prior to formal teaching, as per the direction of the program manager
• Provide high quality parent training and assist in presentations at training workshops 
• Report to the program manager on client progress and provide recommendations for changes to the program prior to team meetings
• Implement changes made by the program manager at team meetings, including adding new programs and providing specific instructions to the therapy team about how each program should proceed 
• Proactively assist families to meet administrative program requirements (e.g. scheduling hours of therapy, scheduling external meetings with (pre)schools and program managers, and providing necessary materials)
• Administrative responsibilities, including the checking and marking of therapy data and notes
• Conduct First Steps programs under the guidance of a program manager
• Undertake all internal procedures to enable timely, compliant and accurate billing to clients
• Conduct VB-MAPP, PEAK and ESDM assessments and write reports once deemed competent by a clinical director
• Demonstrate workplace behaviours that align with Aspire’s values and philosophy 
• Other reasonable duties as directed  

Essential criteria

• Completion of coursework and the majority of the supervised field experience to be eligible to sit the Behavior Analyst Certification Board exam 
  • OR a Bachelor of Psychology (or other relevant qualification)
  • OR two years’ full-time equivalent demonstrated experience as a behaviour technician or independent therapist 
  • AND within three months of starting with Aspire will enrol to commence the Behaviour Analytic coursework and supervised field experience to obtain your BCBA or Board Certified Assistant Behaviour Analyst (BCaBA) certification

• Demonstrated ability to deliver First Steps program with the theoretical knowledge of Behavioural Skills Training
• Practical and theoretical competence in teaching the Registered Behaviour Technician Task List (2nd Edition) 
• Experience working with families and children with additional needs, particularly autism spectrum disorder, utilising a family centered approach
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build rapport with families
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and implement skill-based programs for a wide variety of abilities
• Practical competence in managing problem behaviour
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
• Enthusiasm, flexibility and a commitment to quality delivery of services 
• A demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing
• A current driver licence and access to a roadworthy and registered car
• Competent use of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and ability to use email effectively
• An acceptable Police Check 
• A valid Working with Children Check or other relevant state children’s check 

• Completion of the NSW Department of Education mandatory reporting module or similar as required by other states/territories

Career progression

Duties

• Adhere to the behaviour-analytic programs and techniques as specified in each child’s program
• Collect and accurately record data during programs and after problem behavior
• Clean up and re-organise materials after sessions 
• Practise under the close supervision of a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst or Board Certified Assistant Behaviour Analyst
• Attend and take notes at team meetings
• Provide appropriate feedback and suggestions during clinic meetings
• Provide therapeutic intervention in a caring and nurturing manner and diligently follow a current Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) as written
• Immediately communicate any unusual incidents or concerns regarding the child’s program to the program manager
• Demonstrate workplace behaviours that align with Aspire’s values and philosophy
• Other reasonable duties as directed, such as attending workshops, meeting deadlines and promptly responding to calls and emails

Essential criteria

• Registered as a behaviour technician with the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) 
  • OR currently studying a Bachelor of Psychology (or other relevant qualification) and committed to undertaking the required prerequisites, training (internal and external) and competency assessments of the BACB Registered Behaviour Technician exam
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build rapport with families
• Commitment to quality delivery of services
• A demonstrated ability to work independently
• A positive attitude and willingness to be flexible
• A demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel and the ability to use email effectively
• A current driver licence and access to a roadworthy and registered car
• Current First Aid certificate
• An acceptable Police Check
• A valid Working with Children Check or other relevant state children’s check
• Completion of the NSW Department of Education mandatory reporting module or similar requirement in other states/territories

Career progression