Nua Healthcare Services (Nua) is one of Irelands leading Private Healthcare Providers, specialising in Residential and Supported Living Services, to both Children and Adults with a range of complex support needs.
We support people in reaching their full potential, to have a meaningful life through the supports of the services we provide to them.
We are seeking applications from energetic and enthusiastic individuals to join our team for the above positions.
The successful candidate will be afforded all necessary training and development in line with the role.
Candidates must be highly motivated and creative, with a passion for engaging with people on a daily basis.
Candidates will contribute to enriching the lives of those we support.
The role of the Behavioural Specialist is to undertake Functional Assessments and develop Multi Element Behaviour Support Plans (MEBSP) to support individuals with their behaviour, teach new skills and improve overall quality of life.
The role is also to promote Positive Behaviour Support across the organization through the quality checking and improvement planning of Personal Plans.
This will include the following on a day-to-day basis: Live our Mission, Vision and Values.
Manage an individual caseload.
Travel to different locations as required.
Complete Functional Assessments as required.
Develop Multi-Element Behaviour Support Plans (MEBSPs) in collaboration with relevant others Oversee the implementation and monitoring of each MEBSP Assist and collaborate with relevant others to integrate recommendations to individual Personal Plans.
Provide training to front-line staff Ensure that all MEBSPs are of the highest quality and are compliant with all regulatory standards.
To quality check Personal Plans for each individual as per policy and provide structured quality improvement plans in relation to these.
To ensure an ongoing focus on continued education in relation to professional accreditation and professional development.
Engage in individual and peer and group clinical supervision.
Work collaboratively as part of a nationwide Multi-Disciplinary Team Contribute to service development under a Positive Behaviour Support framework.
Qualification: Psychology Degree or equivalent MSc ABA or equivalent BCBA preferred but not essential Knowledge: Knowledge of standards and legislation relevant to the area.
Experience: Two years minimum experience within a similar role or health / social care setting Skills: Strong leadership skills.
Strong problem-solving skills and judgement Making critical decisions and recommendations.
Capable of working within a fast-paced and flexible team.
Good listener and open to learning from others.
Excellent organisational skills / self-motivation / self-starter.
Excellent verbal and written communication and IT skills.
Dedicated, reliable and flexible approach to work.
Demonstrated history of caseload management Benefits Work within an established team that is continuing to grow.
Company Pension Continuous Professional Development Contribute to service development.
Opportunities to undertake research and contribute to professional conferences.
Fantastic development & career opportunities Life Assurance/Death-in-Service Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave Education Assistance Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Bike to work Scheme.
Refer/Retain a friend bonus.
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