Autism Inclusion Practitioner (Developmental Educator and Social Workers)

Autism SA; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Parental leave

Professional development

Employee Assistance Program

Novated lease

Job summary

Autism SA seeks an Autism Inclusion Practitioner (Developmental Educator and Social Worker) to provide holistic 1:1 support for autistic individuals in school, clinic, home and community settings. You will collaborate with schools and parents to deliver personalised, evidence-informed supports.

The role develops SMART goals aligned with the individual's NDIS plan and may involve travel across southern and metro Adelaide to deliver services. A relevant allied health qualification is required.

Qualifications

• Relevant allied health qualification required (see above)
• Membership in relevant professional associations as defined (AHPRA, Developmental Educators Association, Australian Association of Social Workers, Speech Pathology Australia)
• Experience delivering person-centred NDIS therapeutic supports and services
• Satisfactory Working with Children Clearances and National Police Check (NDIS Worker Screening)
• Willing to obtain Catholic Education Clearance

Responsibilities

• Provide holistic 1:1 support to autistic individuals in school, clinic, home and community settings
• Collaborate with schools and parents delivering personalised strategic supports
• Develop personalised therapeutic resources/tools to support client progress and inclusion
• Set SMART goals with parents/carers aligned to NDIS plans
• Travel across southern and metro Adelaide to be based in schools and communities

Skills

Person-centred supports

NDIS experience

Education

Bachelor of Disability and Developmental Education

Bachelor of Social Work

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours)

Job description

Autism Inclusion Practitioner (Developmental Educator and Social Workers)

What we can offer you:

• Supportive workplace culture and team structure with frequent clinical supervision from a Senior Autism Inclusion Practitioner
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Attractive salary packaging benefits (an opportunity to increase our take-home pay) including options for novated lease agreements and meals and entertainment benefits.
• Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave
• Access to our employee benefits program including Employee Assistance Program for confidential counselling, recruitment referral bonus, and more!

Autism SA is committed to improving and sustaining employment outcomes for people from diverse backgrounds. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from different cultural backgrounds, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

About the role

Working under general direction from the Business Unit Lead–School Services, this role is responsible and accountable for providing holistic and strategic support to autistic individuals in educational and clinical environments, in consultation with Senior School Inclusion Practitioners, other Allied Health Professionals, and Parents/ Carers.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide holistic and strategic 1:1 support to autistic individuals in school, clinic, home and community settings
• Collaborate with schools & parents delivering evidence-informed personalised strategic supports to autistic children
• Develop personalised therapeutic resources/tools to support clients progress & inclusion within their setting
• Development of SMART goals for the individual in consultation with parents/carers and that are reflective of the individual’s NDIS plan within the allocated support timeframe.
• Work is primarily based in schools and community across southern and metro Adelaide, with travel between appointments required.

What you will need to succeed

• A relevant allied health qualification (Bachelor of Disability and Developmental Education; Bachelor of Social Work; Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours))
• Current, or eligibility for, full membership of the relevant professional association, e.g., Allied Health Practitioner Regulation Agency, Developmental Educators Association, Australian Association of Social Workers, Speech Pathology Australia (as defined by the NDIS professional qualification requirement of the relevant profession).
• Relevant expertise and experience to provide person‑centred NDIS therapeutic supports and services.
• Satisfactory DHS Working with Children Clearance, NDIS Worker Screening, and National Police Check.
• Willing to obtain a Catholic Education Clearance.

Perks and benefits

• Team environment and Recognition
• Salary Packaging and Other Benefits
• Inclusive Work Environment
• Career and Professional Development Opportunities
• Employee Wellbeing Supports
• Flexible Work Environment

Autistic individuals and their families established Autism SA in 1964. It was the first organisation of its kind in Australia. Since the beginning, Autism SA has been single‑minded in its focus on supporting the autism community.

Today the organisation has a long and rich history of being a recognised leader for the provision of specialised consulting and services to people on the autism spectrum, their families and the broader community.