Behavioural Specialist Role
The Behavioural Specialist plays a pivotal role in delivering high-quality, team-based clinical support to individuals with intellectual disability, behaviours of concern and complex needs.
Main Responsibilities
* Conduct comprehensive functional behavioural assessments
* Develop appropriate interventions and positive behavioural supports in line with best practice
* Monitor and evaluate positive behavioural support plans
* Collaborate with other staff on multi-disciplinary reviews
* Attend and contribute to relevant multi-disciplinary meetings
* Work within professional competence guidelines, adhering to principles of best practice and professional codes of conduct
* Design and deliver staff training in positive behavioural support
* Stay informed about advances in professional knowledge and practice through ongoing development
* Participate in Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
* Maintain confidentiality and communicate effectively with professionals, residents and staff
Requirements
Qualifications
* Primary Degree in Psychology
* Post-graduate qualification in Behavioural Analysis or equivalent
Essential Experience
* At least one year's experience working with adults with disabilities, including Intellectual Disability, Acquired Brain Injury, Mental Health and Physical Disability
Desirable
* Board Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA) certification
Benefits
* Comprehensive induction process
* Extensive training programme
* Ongoing mentoring and support
* Continuous Professional Development support
* Career progression opportunities
* Competitive salary with increments based on role scope, qualifications and experience
* 40-hour work week with all breaks paid
* Service recognition awards
* €500 refer-a-friend initiative
* Employee Assistance Programme for staff and their families
* Bike-to-Work Scheme
* Free onsite car parking