Behaviour Therapist - Kare Clinical Team
Permanent Contract - 35 hours per week
Based in Kilcullen, Co. Kildare
Senior Supervisor/Instructor Salary Scale: starting at €39,120 to max €49,778 annually (DOE)
The Behaviour Therapist will work as part of the Behaviour Support Team that is responsible for the assessment, intervention and development of support programmes for adults who have an intellectual disability and display challenging behaviour, using a person centred approach.
Responsibilities
Conduct, lead and facilitate the implementation of comprehensive behavioural assessments
Assimilate and analyse data from observations and recordings
Lead and facilitate the development of effective behaviour support plans and reactive strategies, including the recommendations from clinical specialists
Ensure that multi-element behavioural interventions contain plans for monitoring progress using evidence-based measure of effectiveness
Promote knowledge, understanding and skills in the principles and techniques of non-aversive behavioural support in the context of community inclusion
Facilitate staff teams and families to increase the level of community inclusion for people with an intellectual disability who exhibit a challenging behaviour
Promote the rights of individuals through the use of positive approaches to support individuals with challenging behaviour
Keep up to date with the relevant changes and best practice in the field of Intellectual disability and challenging behaviour
Requirements
Applied Behaviour Analysis degree and training in the area of Positive Behaviour Support
Minimum of 2 years' experience working as a behavioural support therapist
Experience in completing behaviour assessments and developing behaviour support plans with adults/children with disabilities
Experience and skills to provide training to teams
Excellent verbal and written communication and I.T. skills
The ability to work as part of a team in dealing with difficult and complex situations
Flexibility around working some evenings and may include occasional weekend work to provide support in the different natural environments of the individual
A full clean driving licence and the use of a car is essential
Benefits
25 days annual leave
Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave (subject to service)
Rewarding work with flexible hours
Employee Assistance Programme
Contributory Pension Plan
Optional Salary Protection Plan
Personal Development, Professional Growth and Career Progression
A detailed Job Description is available on request. Informal enquires to Shiona Power. Salary is paid in accordance with the Department of Health Consolidated Salary Scales. The successful candidate will be required to provide satisfactory references and Garda Vetting and overseas police vetting, where applicable.
Offer of Employment will be subject to Recruitment Approval. A panel of successful candidates may be created.
How to Apply
Please submit your current CV and cover letter, outlining your suitability for the role. Closing date for applications is 13th November 2024.
About Kare
Kare is an innovative and progressive voluntary organisation, committed to providing an individualised service based on best practice to over 400 children and adults with intellectual disabilities and their families. Since 1967 Kare has developed and grown to provide a full range of high-quality services in Mid/South Kildare, East Offaly, and West Wicklow. Kare is an Equal Opportunities Employer committed to staff training and development. Our Values: Respect, Rights, Collaboration, Quality, Person Centred
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