Job Title:
Behavioural Specialist Location:
Cork Area Disability Service:
Adult Disability Residential Service Hours:
Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm
About Talbot Group:
The Talbot Group aim to provide the highest quality of care and support to our residents to enable them to have the very best life they can and to maximise their independence.
We are appointing an individual who is enthusiastic and passionate to join our Team.
To provide services in line with our Vision, Mission, and Values, where the delivery of exceptional quality person centred care is their focus.
The successful applicant will be offered the opportunity for training and development so that we can achieve the best outcome for our residents, while at the same time supporting our staff in their professional development.
Job Objectives:
The Role of The Behavioural Specialist has a pivotal role in the delivery of effective, high quality, team based, and clinical support to individual service users with intellectual disability, behaviours of concern and complex needs.
Conducting comprehensive functional behavioural assessments Develop appropriate interventions and positive behavioural supports in line with best practice Monitor and evaluate positive behavioural support plans To work with other staff in preparation for multi-disciplinary reviews To attend and contribute to appropriate multi-disciplinary meetings To work within limits of professional competence in line with principles of best practice, professional codes of conduct and clinical governance Develop and deliver appropriate staff training in positive behavioural support Be informed of advances in professional knowledge and practice by continuing professional development Attend appropriate CPD To work within the appropriate boundaries of confidentiality To communicate well with professionals, both in the multi-disciplinary team and with other agencies To communicate effectively and sensitively with residents and staff
Administration Role Requirements:
Qualifications Primary Degree in Psychology Post-graduate qualification in Behavioural Analysis or equivalent Essential Experience Minimum one years' experience with adults with disabilities including Intellectual Disability, Acquired Brain Injury, Mental Health and Physical Disability Desirable Board Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA)
Rewards & Benefits:
Comprehensive induction process Extensive training programme On-going mentoring and support Continuous Professional Development support Career progression opportunities Competitive salary with increments based on scope of role, qualifications, and experience.
40 hour week (all breaks paid) Service based recognition awards €500 refer a friend initiative Employee Assistance Programme for staff and their families Bike-to-Work Scheme Free onsite Car Parking If you are excited by this opportunity and would like to join our team as a Behavioural Specialist we would like to hear from you.
Talbot Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer INDHP