ASD Support Specialist

Sydney - Australia

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 17 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Overview

We are seeking candidates with hands-on experience supporting individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) who are currently pursuing (or have completed) a relevant graduate degree or professional certification.

This role is ideal for graduate-level trainees or early-career professionals with direct ASD experience in clinical school therapeutic or family support settings.

We are looking to onboard selected candidates by early this week.

Key Responsibilities

Support children or adolescents with ASD in structured settings (clinical educational or home-based depending on project scope)
Assist in implementing individualized plans (e.g. IEPs therapy plans behavior intervention plans)
Document observations and provide structured feedback
Apply evidence-based strategies for ASD intervention
Collaborate with supervisors therapists or multidisciplinary teams
Support families with guidance and structured communication (as applicable)

Required Qualifications

Candidates must meet both of the following criteria:

1. ASD Experience

Direct experience working with children or adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Exposure to behavioral developmental or therapeutic interventions
Familiarity with IEPs behavior plans or structured developmental goals

2. Relevant Credential (Completed or In Progress)

One or more of the following (or equivalent):

Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) Graduate Student
- Masters student with hands-on ASD clinical experience
Occupational Therapy (OT) Graduate Student
- Pediatric fieldwork with autism-focused caseload
School Psychology Graduate Student
- Practicum experience conducting ASD evaluations or supporting IEP development
Master of Social Work (MSW) Student
- Focus on pediatrics disability services or family support for children with ASD
BCaBA (Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst)
- Certified or in training
Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)
- Advanced RBT or actively pursuing BCaBA certification

Equivalent degrees certifications or supervised training in related developmental or behavioral fields will also be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in pediatric or early childhood settings
Familiarity with ABA principles
Strong documentation and reporting skills
Experience working with families of children with ASD
Ability to work independently with supervision as needed

Overview We are seeking candidates with hands-on experience supporting individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) who are currently pursuing (or have completed) a relevant graduate degree or professional certification. This role is ideal for graduate-level trainees or early-career professionals...