Careers

We are always looking for passionate, enthusiastic and hard-working individuals to join our team, in the following roles:

• Minecraft Class Facilitator / Behaviour Therapist
• Behaviour Therapist
• Behaviour Consultant
• Speech Therapist
• Psychologist 

About Us

Freedom Social Skills provides ABA Early Intervention and Positive Behaviour Support Services to children and teens with developmental disabilities. We also specialise in Social Skills Development Groups for children and teens in our clinic, online remotely, and out in the community. Our services are currently supporting students in Western Sydney, North-western Sydney, Sutherland Shire, and St George areas. We provide flexible, individualised, evidence-based and effective services to our clients, providing services in both a clinic and home setting. We also train Behaviour Therapists to support our clients in their Home, School, and Community to implement their skills acquisition and behaviour support plans. We strive to prioritise building a positive work environment, flexible working arrangements, a great work life balance and staff development opportunities. We are passionate about working with an inclusive, diverse, and multidisciplinary team.

 

Minecraft Class Facilitator/Behaviour Therapist

The Role

We are currently looking for a talented and enthusiastic individual to work as a Behaviour Therapist/Therapy Assistant and facilitate our Minecraft classes on a casual basis.

The Minecraft sessions will be conducted in a class environment online and in our clinic, assisting our clients of ages 8 years – 16 years.

 The right candidate would need to have a minimum of 3 afternoons per week available.

 There will also be opportunities to assist with the facilitation of our other Social Skills groups in the community or in our clinic located in Caringbah. Some weekend availability is required for this.

If you are currently studying, or a graduate in a related field such as Psychology, Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Education or Social Work this opportunity might be for you. At Freedom Social Skills we can provide growth and learning opportunities to support your degree or future career and we would love to hear from you.

Freedom Social Skills prioritises staff development and team building to ensure we maintain a professional and enjoyable workplace.

Tasks & Responsibilities

• Deliver Behaviour Therapy Services under the supervision of a Behaviour Analyst
• Implement Positive Behaviour Support Procedures
• Implement evidenced based early intervention
• Increase the client’s independence, social connection, and quality of life through personalised capacity building and supported goal setting
• Assist clients to participate in community-based activities
• Building professional and meaningful relationships with clients, families, and providers
• Assist in the facilitation of a variety of social skills and group-based programs

 Key Skills

• Independence / confidence
• Time management
• Flexibility
• Ability to think on your feet
• Enjoy working with children
• Enthusiastic
• High energy

 Qualifications & Experience

• Experience with Minecraft (Bedrock & Java) and ability to teach others to play
• Preferably studying Teaching, Psychology, or Social Work
• Valid unrestricted Australian drivers’ licence or ability to travel to clients and community locations where required
• Valid First Aid and CPR Certificate
• Minimum requirement Higher School Certificate
• Valid Working With Children Check
• We are looking for passionate, enthusiastic, compassionate, and reliable people with a demonstrated reliability, willingness to learn and great interpersonal skills
• Experience in Applied Behaviour Analysis, Therapy Assistant work, Positive Behaviour Support work, or Disability Support work is highly regarded
• Preferably located in the Sutherland Shire or St George Area

 Benefits

• Above award rates of pay
• Casual role available, or part-time for the right candidate
• Promotional pathways available
• Additional Therapy Assistant work available
• Join a professional and supportive, multidisciplinary team
• On-going training and professional opportunities

 Send your cover letter and resume to [email protected] or contact us and we can reach out to you as positions become available.

 

Senior Behaviour Therapist/Junior Behaviour Therapist:

The Role

Currently we are looking for talented and enthusiastic Therapy Assistants and Senior Behaviour Therapists to join our professional and supportive team. Work will be conducted in a one-to-one capacity, assisting our clients with their independence and quality of life, from our clients’ homes in the Paramatta and Blacktown area. We need individuals with availability for a minimum of 10 hours per week.

There will also be opportunities to assist with the facilitation of our Social Skills groups in the community or in our clinic located in Caringbah.

Locations are all across Sydney, but more specifically at this point in time in areas close to North-western Sydney and Paramatta areas.

If you are currently studying in a related field and are looking for growth and learning opportunities to support your degree or career, we would love to hear from you.

Freedom Social Skills prioritises staff development and team building, to ensure we maintain a professional and enjoyable workplace.

Tasks & Responsibilities

• Deliver Behaviour Therapy Services
• Increase the client’s independence, social connection, and quality of life through personalised capacity building and supported goal setting.
• Assist clients to participate in community-based activities
• Building professional and meaningful relationships with clients, families, and providers
• Assist in the facilitation of a variety of social skills and group-based programs.

Key Skills

• Independence / confidence
• Time management
• Flexibility
• Ability to think on your feet
• Enjoy working with children
• Enthusiastic
• High energy

Qualifications & Experience

• University Graduates with part-time experience in the field are highly regarded
• Valid unrestricted Australian drivers’ licence or ability to travel to clients and community locations where required
• Valid First Aid and CPR Certificate
• Experience or study in a relevant field (i.e. psychology, child-care, speech, support or social work)
• Minimum requirement Higher School Certificate
• Valid Working With Children Check
• Willingness to undertake further professional development courses
• We are looking for passionate, enthusiastic, compassionate, and reliable people with a demonstrated reliability, willingness to learn and great interpersonal skills
• Experience in Applied Behaviour Analysis, Therapy Assistant work, Positive Behaviour Support work, or Disability Support work is highly regarded

Benefits

• Above award rates of pay
• Part-time and full-time roles available for the right candidate
• Promotional pathways available
• Travel and associated costs between clients are reimbursed
• Supervision towards your Positive Behaviour Support or Behaviour Analysis
• Join a professional and supportive, multidisciplinary team
• On-going training and professional opportunities

Send your cover letter and resume to [email protected] or contact us and we can reach out to you as positions become available.

 

Behaviour Consultant:

The Role

We are seeking a passionate, professional and talented Behaviour Support Practitioner, Master’s Graduate in ABA, or Board-Certified Behaviour Analyst to join our team. The job would entail providing services to our clients in-clinic, remotely, in the community and home environment. Additionally, this person would support the development our growing team of Behaviour Therapists and Therapy Assistants. This role is available for part-time and casual work. You will need availability for after-school therapy sessions. We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements which will suit your lifestyle.

Tasks & Responsibilities

• Writing, implementing, and evaluating quality, individualised and evidence-based behaviour programs
• Conducting assessments
• Writing NDIS reports
• Training behaviour therapists
• Direct service provision
• Maintaining communication between team members and families
• Conducting functional assessments and functional behaviour assessments
• Working collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment

Required Experience, Skills, and Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in the Allied Health, Education, or Psychology Sector
• A Master’s Degree in Applied Behaviour Analysis
• A BCBA or BCaBA qualification, or a willingness to attain these qualifications is highly regarded (supervision and ongoing supervision will be provided).
• 1 – 3 years’ experience providing ABA Early intervention or Behaviour Support Services and supervision
• Previous experience with management or supervision of trainees’ experience is highly regarded
• Proven track record developing skill acquisition plans, conducting assessments, and developing behaviour support plans verified by professional references
• Experience working with children with ASD aged 4 – 12 is essential
• Experience working with teenagers with ASD is highly regarded
• Valid Working With Children Check
• Current First Aid and CPR Certificate
• Valid Australian driver’s license and access to a vehicle
• Current right to work in Australia

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Supervision from BCBA’s
• Paid access to continued educations, professional development, and external supervision
• Travel reimbursement
• Bonus structure for meeting KPI’s available

Send your cover letter and resume to [email protected] or contact us and we can reach out to you as positions become available.

 

 

Speech Therapist / Speech Language Pathologist

The Role

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Speech Pathologist to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be dedicated to enhancing the communication and language skills of young individuals. As a Speech Pathologist, you will play a crucial role in assessing, diagnosing, and providing therapeutic interventions to address various speech and language disorders.

Qualifications

• Degree in Speech Pathology
• Membership with Speech Pathology Australia
• Valid Australian driver’s licence and access to a vehicle
• Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to build rapport with clients and their parents / families
• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development
• Excellent organisational and time management skills

Experience

• 12 months experience working with NDIS participants and children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Experience working with diverse populations, including paediatric and adult clients

Key Skills

• Strong diagnostic and therapeutic skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Knowledge of a variety of therapeutic techniques and interventions
• Proficient in using assessment tools and technology relevant to Speech Pathology

Send your cover letter and resume to [email protected] or contact us and we can reach out to you as positions become available.

 

 

Child Psychologist

The Role

We are seeking a skilled and empathetic Psychologist to join our team. The ideal candidate will be passionate about promoting mental health and well-being, conducting psychological assessments, and providing therapeutic interventions. As a Psychologist, you will play a pivotal role in supporting individuals facing various mental health challenges. The role will be in our clinic in Caringbah working with children.

Qualifications

• Masters or Doctorate Degree in Psychology from an accredited program
• AHPRA Registration

Experience

• 1+ years’ experience working as a AHPRA Registered Psychologist
• Experience in conducting psychological assessments and providing therapeutic interventions
• 12 months experience working with NDIS participants and children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Key Skills

• Strong clinical and diagnostic skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Proficient in using a variety of therapeutic approaches
• Knowledge of ethical and legal standards in the field of psychology

Send your cover letter and resume to [email protected] or contact us and we can reach out to you as positions become available.