Job Description Applications are invited for the above full-time permanent position.
The Organization Stewarts Care is establishing a Young Adults Multi-Disciplinary Team, on behalf of HSE IHA Dublin North City and County.
This population includes people with autism and intellectual disability.
The Young Adults MDT will work collaboratively with the person, their families and day service providers to support full participation, belonging, relationships, inclusion and self-determination for people with disabilities.
The Team aspires to provide brief episodic intervention and support to individuals in the context of their existing support networks with a view to promoting the individual's well-being in line with the principles of the HSE New Directions approach to supporting adults with disability.
Role Purpose The purpose of this post is to provide specialist expertise in the area of Positive Behaviour Support to young adults in the North city and County area.
The post holder will work as a key member of a multi-disciplinary team providing a person centred and quality service.
Role requirements A Board-Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA) qualification OR eligibility to achieve this certification is an advantage OR an equivalent status.
Holds a higher qualification in the area of behavioural assessment and intervention e.g., MSc in Applied Behaviour Analysis (incorporates the principles of behaviour, functional assessment, function-based interventions, and applied settings (e.g., health services or schools).
3 years full time (or an aggregate of 3 years full time) post qualification experience working as a Behaviour Therapist.
Minimum of two years' experience working as a Behaviour Therapist for people who present with an intellectual disability/autism Experience of working with families and direct support staff teams Evidence of participation in continued professional development.
Holds a full clean driving license and access to a car.
Demonstrates competence and capability of undertaking the duties attached to the office.
Possesses the clinical, managerial and administrative capacity to properly discharge the functions of the role.
Salary and qualifications are in accordance with Department of Health consolidated pay scales.
Salary Scale is €63,279 - €74,509 To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page.
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