Autism Behavioural Support Specialist | PBS & ABA

Placements24; East London; On-site; ZAR 380,000 - 650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Certification support

Clinical supervision

Pension plan

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Behavioural Support Practitioner to deliver evidence-based interventions for individuals with ASD in East London, Eastern Cape. You will conduct FBAs, develop PBS plans, and provide direct support in homes, schools, and community settings, collaborating with families and a multidisciplinary team.

Applicants should hold a relevant Bachelor's degree or higher, have ASD experience, and be eligible for BCBA/BCaBA certification where possible.

Qualifications

• Experience with ASD and strong understanding of ASD characteristics.
• Proficiency in conducting FBAs and developing PBS plans.
• Excellent observational, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to train staff.

Responsibilities

• Conduct FBAs to identify function of challenging behaviours.
• Develop, implement, and monitor PBS plans.
• Provide direct behavioural intervention using evidence-based strategies.
• Train families and caregivers in behavioural strategies.
• Collect and analyse data to track progress and outcomes.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of professionals.
• Provide consultation to schools and community settings.
• Stay current with ABA research and best practices.
• Prepare progress reports and recommendations.
• Ensure ethical practice and advocate for ASD needs.

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Psychology

Background in ABA (Applied Behaviour Analysis)

Tools

Data collection methods

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Behavioural Support Practitioner to deliver evidence-based interventions for individuals with ASD in East London, Eastern Cape. You will conduct FBAs, develop PBS plans, and provide direct support in homes, schools, and community settings, collaborating with families and a multidisciplinary team.

Applicants should hold a relevant Bachelor's degree or higher, have ASD experience, and be eligible for BCBA/BCaBA certification where possible.