An Cuan is a regional support service for people with an intellectual disability that present with behaviours that challenge. This service assists individuals and their circle of support to enhance their quality of life through the implementation of an effective person-centred plan, positive behaviour support plan, and through the provision of interdisciplinary recommendations.
An Cuan works with individuals, families and professionals across Cork and Kerry in maintaining and enhancing quality of life outcome.
Positive Behaviour Support Specialist x 1 (Permanent)
Social Care Worker Grade
The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to strategies and supports required to expand opportunities for people with intellectual disability/autism and behaviours that challenge.
Applicants must possess the following:
* A minimum of two years’ experience of working with people who have an intellectual disability/autism and behaviours of concern.
* A relevant third level qualification in Positive Behaviour Supports, Applied Behaviour Analysis, etc.
* Registered with the Social Care Workers Registration Board maintained by CORU or hold a CORU-approved Social Care Worker qualification and have applied for CORU registration (evidence required).
* A working knowledge of the implementation of Positive Behavioural Support Plans, including understanding of the behavioural support assessment, implementation and evaluation procedures.
* Confidence, self-motivation, excellent interpersonal skills, planning and organisational skills with the ability to negotiate and liaise effectively with others (i.e. with families/other members of the multi-disciplinary team).
* The ability to problem solve and facilitate problem solving.
* Flexibility in their approach to service delivery.
* Very good IT skills.
* Full clean driving licence and access to own vehicle.
What we offer:
* Salary in line with the HSE consolidated pay scales.
* Supervision appropriate to experience levels.
* Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
* A flexible and supportive work environment.
* Membership of the Single Public Service Pension Scheme.
* An opportunity to make a real difference in people's lives.
Informal enquiries may be made to Joe McDonald, Regional Coordinator: Email: mcdonaldj@cope-foundation.ie
Application forms must be returned no later than Sunday 2nd March 2025. Applicants may be short listed on the basis of their application.
The Department of Health & Children Consolidated Scales apply.
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Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
Full-time
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Other
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